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NOTE:
 The declared vibration emission value has been 
measured in accordance with the standard test method 
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: 
The declared vibration emission value may 
also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: 
The vibration emission during actual 
use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission 
value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures 
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking 
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as 
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is 
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
 Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided with this 
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 
mayresultinelectricshock,reand/orseriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your 
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated 
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless Chain saw safety warnings
1. 
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw 
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before 
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain 
is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention 
while operating chain saws may cause entanglement 
of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
2. Always hold the chain saw with your right 
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on 
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a 
reversedhandcongurationincreasestheriskof
personalinjuryandshouldneverbedone.
3. 
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because the saw chain may contact 
hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a "live" wire 
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool 
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. 
Further protective equipment for head, hands, 
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protec-
tiveclothingwillreducepersonalinjurybyying
debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
5. 
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a 
chainsawwhileupinatreemayresultinpersonalinjury.
6. Always keep proper footing and operate the 
chain saw only when standing on xed, secure 
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces 
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or 
control of the chain saw.
7. 
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert 
for spring back.Whenthetensioninthewoodbres
is released the spring loaded limb may strike the 
operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
8. 
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and sap-
lings. The slender material may catch the saw chain 
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
9. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with 
the chain saw switched off and away from your 
body. When transporting or storing the chain 
saw always t the guide bar cover. Proper 
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood 
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
10. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten-
sioning and changing accessories. Improperly 
tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or 
increase the chance for kickback.
11. 
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. 
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
12. 
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes 
not intended.Forexample:donotusechainsawfor
cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materi-
als. Use of the chain saw for operations different than 
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
13. Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the 
guidebartouchesanobject,orwhenthewood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. 
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden 
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and 
back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain 
along the top of the guide bar may push the guide 
barrapidlybacktowardstheoperator.Eitherof
these reactions may cause you to lose control of 
the saw which could result in serious personal 
injury.Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthesafety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, 
you should take several steps to keep your cutting 
jobsfreefromaccidentorinjury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be 
avoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow:
• Maintainarmgrip,withthumbsandngers
encircling the chain saw handles, with both 
hands on the saw and position your body 
and arm to allow you to resist kickback 
forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by 
the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 
Do not let go of the chain saw.
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• Donotoverreachanddonotcutabove
shoulder height. This helps prevent unin-
tended tip contact and enables better control 
of the chain saw in unexpected situations.
• Onlyusereplacementbarsandchainsspec-
iedbythemanufacturer.Incorrectreplace-
ment bars and chains may cause chain 
breakage and/or kickback.