Ryobi HLCS01 User manual

HLCS01 40V
Brushless Chain Saw
Scie à chaîne sans balai
Motosierra de sin escobillas
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
General Power Tool Safety Rules 2
Chain Saw Safety Warnings 4-7
Symbols 8-9
Glossary of Terms 9-10
Features 10
 Assembly 11-12
 Operation 12-20
Maintenance 21-27
Bar and Chain Combinations 27
Troubleshooting 27
 Parts/Service
 Backpage
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Avertissementsrèglesdesécurité 2-3
relativesauxoutilsélectriques
Avertissementsdesécuritérelatifsauscieàchaîne 3-8
Symboles 8-9
Glossaire 9-10
 Caractéristiques 10-12
 Assemblage 12
Utilisation 13-21
Entretien 22-29
Combinaisonsdeguideetchaîne 29
 Dépannage 29
 Commandedepiècesetdépannage
  Pagearrière
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
 Advertenciasdeseguridadpara 2-4
 herramientaseléctricas
Advertenciasdeseguridaddelamotosierra 3-8
Símbolos 8-9
Glosariodetérminos 10-11
Características 11-13
 Armado 13
Funcionamiento 14-22
Mantenimiento 23-30
Combinaciones de barra y cadena 30
 Correccióndeproblemas 30
 Pedidosdepiezasyservicio
  Pág.posterior
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE
READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
CE LIVRET D’INSTRUCTIONS CONTIENT DES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.
VEUILLEZ LE LIRE ET LE CONSERVER POUR
TOUTE RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour
réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur
doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel
d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
ESTE FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONES CONTIENE
INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LÉALO Y CONSÉRVELO PARA REFERENCIA
FUTURA.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y
comprender el manual del operador antes de
usar este producto.

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WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
mayresultinelectricshock,fireand/orserious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.Theterm“powertool”inthewarnings
referstoyourmains-operated(corded)powertool
orbattery-operated(cordless)powertool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
ordarkareasinviteaccidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
toolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodifiedplugsandmatching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-
ed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Waterenteringapowertoolwill
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.Amomentofinattentionwhile
operatingpowertoolsmayresultinserious
personalinjury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat,orhearingprotectionusedforappropriate
conditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connect-
ing to power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
powertoolswithyourfingerontheswitchor
energisingpowertoolsthathavetheswitchon
invitesaccidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. Awrenchorakey
leftattachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertool
mayresultinpersonalinjury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better con-
trolofthepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
movingparts.
If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferat
the rate for which it was designed.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Anypowertoolthatcan-
not be controlled with the switch is dangerous
andmustberepaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskof
startingthepowertoolaccidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
powertools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Proper-
lymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
powertoolforoperationsdifferentfromthose
intendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. Achargerthatissuitable
foronetypeofbatterypackmaycreatearisk
offirewhenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
Use power tools only with specifically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandfire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or
a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with wa-
ter. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquidejectedfromthebattery
may cause irritation or burns.
Stopthemotor,waituntilallmovingpartscome
toacompletestop,and remove the battery
packbeforecleaningorperforminganymain-
tenance.
Never use water or any liquids to clean or
rinse off your product and do not expose
the product to rain or wet conditions. Store
indoors in a dry area. Corrosiveliquids,wa-
ter,and chemicals can enter the product’s
electroniccomponents and/or battery com-
partmentanddamageelectroniccomponents
and/orthebatterypack,whichcanresultina
short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious
personalinjury.Removeanybuildupofdirtand
debrisbywipingtheproductcleanwithadry
cloth occasionally.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
thepowertoolismaintained.
When servicing a power tool, use only iden-
tical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Useofunauthorizedpartsorfailuretofollow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
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reversedhandconfigurationincreases
theriskofpersonalinjuryandshouldneverbe
done.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces 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.
Wear safety glasses and hearing protec-
tion. Further protective equipment for
head, hands, legs and feet is recommend-
ed. Adequateprotectiveclothing will reduce
personalinjury by flying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Opera-
tionofachainsawwhileupinatreemayresult
inpersonalinjury.
Always keep proper footing and operate
the chain saw only when standing on fixed,
secure and level surface. Slipperyorunstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of
balance or control of the chain saw.
When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the
woodfibresisreleasedthespringloadedlimb
maystriketheoperatorand/orthrowthechain
saw out of control.
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings. The slender material may catch the
sawchainandbewhippedtowardyouorpull
you off balance.
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fittheguidebarcover.
Properhandlingofthechainsawwillreducethe
likelihoodofaccidentalcontactwiththemoving
saw chain.
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain ten-
sioning and changing accessories. Improp-
erly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease. Greasy,oilyhandlesareslippery
causing loss of control.
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for
purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry
or non-wood building materials. Use of the
chainsawforoperationsdifferentthanintended
couldresultinahazardoussituation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF
KICKBACK
Kickbackmayoccurwhenthenoseortipofthe
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
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barrapidlybacktowards
theoperator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose
control of the saw which could result in serious
personalinjury.Donotrelyexclusivelyuponthe
safetydevicesbuiltintoyoursaw.Asachainsaw
user,youshouldtakeseveralstepstokeepyour
cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickbackistheresultoftoolmisuseand/orincor-
rectoperatingproceduresorconditionsandcan
beavoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgiven
below:
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers
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op-
erator,ifproperprecautionsaretaken.Donot
let go of the chain saw.
Do not overreach and do not cut above
shoulder height. Thishelpspreventunintend-
edtipcontactandenablesbettercontrolofthe
chainsawinunexpectedsituations.
Only use replacement bars and chains
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect re-

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placementbarsandchainsmaycausechain
breakageand/orkickback.
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasingthedepthgaugeheightcanleadto
increased kickback.
Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhaveaclearwork
area,securefooting,andaplannedretreatpath
fromthefallingtree.Clutteredareasinviteac-
cidents.
Keep ALL children, bystanders, visitors, and
animals out of the work area while starting or
cuttingwiththechainsaw.Donotletvisitors
contactchainsaworextensioncord.
Donotoperatechainsawinexplosiveatmo-
spheres,suchasinthepresenceofflamma-
bleliquids,gases,ordust.Chainsawscreate
sparkswhichmayignitethedustorfumes.
DressProperly- Wear snug fitting clothing.
Alwayswearheavy,longpants,longsleeves,
overalls,jeansorchapsmadeofcutresistant
material or ones that contain cut resistant
inserts.Wearnon-slipsafety footwear. Wear
non-slipheavyduty gloves to improve your
gripandtoprotectyourhands.Donotwear
jewelry,shortpants,sandals,orgobarefoot.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could
be drawn into the motor or catch the chain or
underbrush.Securehairsoitisaboveshoulder
level.Wearhearingandheadprotection.
Heavyprotectiveclothingmayincreaseoper-
ator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke.
Duringweatherthatishotandhumid,heavy
work should be scheduled for early morning
orlateafternoonhourswhentemperaturesare
cooler.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwithsideshields
markedtocomplywithANSIZ87.1aswellas
headandhearingprotectionwhenoperating
thisequipment.
Alwaysbeawareofwhatyouaredoingwhen
using the chain saw. Use common sense. Do
notoperatethechainsawwhenyouaretired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
Donotexposethechainsawtorain.
Donotusethechainsawindamporwetloca-
tions.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
Stayalertandpayattentiontowhatyouare
doing. Use common sense when using this unit.
Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfromthesaw
chain when the unit is running.
Neverletanyoneuseyourchainsawwhohas
notreceivedadequateinstructionsinitsproper
use.Thisappliestorentalsaswellasprivately
owned saws.
Before you start the unit, make sure the saw
chain is not contacting any object.
Stopthechainsawbeforesettingitdown.
Toavoidaccidentalstarting,nevercarrythe
unit with your finger on the switch trigger.
Maintaintheunitwithcare.Keepthecutting
edgesharpandcleanforbestperformanceand
to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Donot operate a chain saw with one hand!
Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers en-
circling the chain saw handles. Serious injury
to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any
combinationofthesepersonsmayresultfrom
one-handedoperation.Achainsawisintended
for two-handed use.
Guard against electric shock - Avoid body
contact with grounded surfaces such as metal
pipesandwirefences.Thereisanincreased
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Donotoperateachainsawthatisdamaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Chain should slow to a
stopwhentheswitchtriggerisreleased.Ifthe
chain continues to turn after the switch trigger
hasbeenreleased,havetheunitservicedby
anauthorizedservicecenter.
Checkfordamagedparts.Checkforalignment
ofmovingparts,bindingofmovingparts,break-
ageofparts,mounting,andanyothercondi-
tionsthatmayaffectitsoperation.Aguardor
otherpartthatisdamagedshouldbeproperly
repairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
Allchainsawservice,otherthantheitemslist-
edintheoperationandmaintenancesections,
shouldbeperformedbyanauthorizedservice
center.

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Alwaysmaintainaproperstance.
Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn it
onandoff.Haveswitchreplacedbyanautho-
rizedservicecenter.
Donotadaptyourpowerheadtoabowguide
oruseittopoweranyattachmentsordevices
not listed for the saw.
Disconnectchainsawfrompowersupplywhen
notinuse,beforeservicing,andwhenmaking
adjustments and changing attachments, such
as saw chain and guard.
Donotcutvinesand/orsmallunderbrush.
Donotoperatea chain saw in a tree, on a
ladder,rooftop,scaffold,or other unstable
support;thisisextremelydangerous.
NOTE: Thesizeoftheworkareadependson
thejobbeingperformedaswellasthesizetree
orworkpieceinvolved.Forexample,fellinga
treerequiresalargerworkareathanmaking
bucking cuts.
Do not force the chain saw. The job can be
performedbetterandsaferattherateforwhich
it was intended.
Alwaysusetherightproductforyourapplica-
tion. The chain saw should be used for cutting
woodonly.Neverusethechainsawtocutplas-
tic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Store chain saw when not in use. Chain saw
should be stored in a dry and high or locked
area out of the reach of children. When storing
chainsawplacethescabbardonthebarand
chain.
Usethisproductonlywithbatteriesandchar-
gerslistedintool/appliance/batterypack/
chargercorrelationsupplement995000885.
Battery operated units do not have to be
pluggedintoanelectricaloutlet;therefore,they
arealwaysinoperatingcondition.Beawareof
possiblehazardsevenwhenunitisnotoper-
ating.
Removethebatterypackfromthechainsaw
beforecleaning,servicing,storing,removing
material from the unit, changing accessories
such as the bar and chain, or when not in use.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
KICKBACK
See Figures 1 - 3.
WARNING!
Kickback may occur when the moving chain
contactsanobjectattheupperportionofthe
tipoftheguidebarorwhenthewoodclosesin
andpinchesthesawchaininthecut.Contactat
theupperportionofthetipoftheguidebarcan
causethechaintodigintotheobjectandstop
the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning
fast,reversereactionwhichkickstheguidebar
up and back toward the operator. If the saw
chainispinchedalongthetopoftheguidebar,
theguidebarcanbedrivenrapidlybacktoward
theoperator.Eitherofthesereactionscancause
loss of saw control which can result in serious
injury. Do not relyexclusivelyupon the safety
devicesbuiltintothesaw.Asachainsawuser,
youshouldtakeseveralstepstokeepyourcut-
ting jobs free from accident or injury.
The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback:
 •Alwaysgripthesawfirmlywithbothhands.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands when
the unit is running. Place your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle with your thumbs and fingers
encirclingthechainsawhandles.Afirmgrip
togetherwithastiffleft arm will help you
maintain control of the saw if kickback oc-
curs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cut-
ting is free from obstructions. Do not let the
nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch,
fence, or any other obstruction that could be
hitwhileyouareoperatingthesaw.
 •Alwayscutwiththeunitrunningatfullspeed.
Fullysqueezethethrottletriggerandmaintain
asteadycuttingspeed.
 •Usereplacementpartssuchaslowkickback
chainandspecialguidebarsthatreducethe
risks associated with rotational kickback. Use
onlythereplacementguidebarsandlowkick-
backchainsspecifiedbythemanufacturerfor
the saw.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you
canreduceoreliminatetheelementofsurprise.
Suddensurprisecontributestoaccidents.

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CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
Donot overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Do not cut above chest height or overreach
when cutting. Do not let the nose of the guide
bar contact a log, branch, ground, or any other
obstructionwhileyouareoperatingtheunit.
Followthesharpeningandmaintenancein-
structions for the saw chain.
Push and Pull - This reaction force is always
oppositetothedirectionthechainismoving
wherewoodcontactismade.Thus,theoper-
ator must be ready to control the PULL when
cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and
PUSHwhencutting alongthetopedge.See
Figure 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY
DEVICES
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN
Therakers(depthgauges)aheadofeachcutter
canminimizetheforceofakickbackreactionby
preventingthecuttersfromdiggingintoodeeply
atthekickbackzone.Onlyusereplacementchain
thatisequivalenttooriginalchain or has been
certifiedaslowkickbackchainperANSIB175.1.
Low kickback saw chain is chain that has met
thekickbackperformancerequirementsofANSI
B175.1- 2012 (American National Standard
for Power Tools - Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws-SafetyRequirements)whentestedonthe
representativesampleofchainsawsbelow3.8
c.i.d.specifiedinANSIB175.1-2012.
Assawchainsaresharpenedduringtheiruseful
life,theylosesomeofthelowkickbackqualities
andextracautionshouldbeused.
GUIDE BARS
Generally,guidebarswithsmallradiustipshave
somewhatlowerkickbackpotentials.
Whenmaking a replacement, be sure to order
one of the HART bars listed for the saw in this
operator’smanual.
Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quentlyandusethemtoinstructotherswho
mayusethisproduct.Ifyouloansomeonethis
product,loanthemtheseinstructionsalso.
ROTATIONAL
KICKBACK
KICKBACK
DANGER ZONE
PULL
PUSH
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their mean-
ing. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicatesapotentialpersonalinjuryhazard.
Read
Operator’s
Manual
Toreducetheriskofinjury,usermustreadandunderstandoperator’s
manualbeforeusingthisproduct.
Wear Eye,
Hearing, and
Head
Protection
WeareyeprotectionwithsideshieldsmarkedtocomplywithANSIZ87.1
aswellashearingandheadprotectionwhenoperatingthisequipment.
Wet
Conditions
Alert
Riskoffireandburns.Donotexposebattery,batterycompartment,or
electroniccomponentstorain,water,orliquids.Donotchargebattery
orexposeproducttorainordamplocations.
Operate With
Two Hands Holdandoperatethesawproperlywithbothhands.
One Handed Donotoperatethesawusingonlyonehand.
Kickback DANGER! BEWAREOFKICKBACK.
Bar Nose
Contact Avoidbarnosecontact.
Wear Gloves Wearnon-slip,heavy-dutyprotectivegloveswhenhandlingthechainsaw.
Wear Safety
Footwear Wearnon-slipsafetyfootwearwhenusingthisequipment.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicatesahazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicatesahazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeath
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicatesahazardoussituation,that,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE: (WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol)Indicatesinformationconsideredimportant,
butnotrelatedto apotentialinjury (e.g.messagesrelatingtoproperty
damage).

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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their mean-
ing. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Keep Tool
Away From
Electrical
Lines/ Keep
Bystanders
Away
DANGER!Riskofelectrocution!Keeptool50feetawayfromelectrical
lines.Keepallbystandersatleast50ft.awayortwicetheheightofthe
largest trees in the felling area when felling.
Oil Indicator Pour bar and chain lubricant into oil tank where indicated. Do not use
any other fluids.
Recycle
Symbol
Thisproductuseslithium-ion(Li-ion)batteries.Local,state,orfederal
lawsmayprohibitdisposalofbatteriesinordinarytrash.Consult your
localwasteauthorityforinformationregardingavailablerecyclingand/
ordisposaloptions.
Direct Current Typeoracharacteristicofcurrent
VVolts Voltage
SYMBOLS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BUCKING
Theprocessofcrosscuttingafelledtreeorlog
into lengths.
CHAIN SAW POWER HEAD
Achainsawwithoutthesawchainandguidebar.
DRIVE SPROCKET OR SPROCKET
Thetoothedpartthatdrivesthesawchain.
FELLING
Theprocessofcuttingdownatree.
FELLING BACK CUT
Thefinalcutinatreefellingoperationmadeon
theoppositesideofthetreefromthenotching
undercut.
FRONT HAND GUARD
Astructuralbarrierbetweenthefronthandleof
achainsawandtheguidebar,typicallylocated
closetothehandpositiononthefronthandle.
FRONT HANDLE
Thesupporthandlelocatedatortowardthefront
of the chain saw. This handle is for the left hand.
GUIDE BAR
Asolidrailedstructurethatsupportsandguides
the saw chain.
KICKBACK
Thebackwardorupwardmotion,orboth,ofthe
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the
noseofthetopareaoftheguidebarcontactsany
object such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closesinandpinchesthesawchaininthecut.
KICKBACK (PINCH)
Therapidpushbackofthesawwhichcanoccur
whenthewoodclosesinandpinchesthemoving
sawchaininthecutalongthetopoftheguidebar.
KICKBACK (ROTATIONAL)
Therapid upwardandbackwardmotionofthe
sawwhichcanoccurwhenthemovingsawchain
neartheupperportionofthetipoftheguidebar
contacts an object, such as a log or branch.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
Amovable stopthatpreventstheunintentional
operationoftheswitchuntilmanuallyactuated.

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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor................................................................................................................................... 40 Volt DC
Bar Length....................................................................................................................................14 in.
Chainoiltankcapacity..................................................................................................................6oz.
NOTE: This saw was designed for occasional light duty use and has some limitations as to what it can cut.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN
A chain that complies with the kickback
performancerequirementsofANSIB175.1when
testedonarepresentativesampleofchainsaws.
NORMAL CUTTING POSITION
Thosepositionsassumedin performingthe
bucking and felling cuts.
NOTCHING UNDERCUT
Anotchcutinatreethatdirectsthetree’sfall.
REAR HANDLE
Thesupporthandlelocatedatortowardtherear
of the saw. It normally contains the switch trigger.
This handle is for the right hand.
REDUCED KICKBACK GUIDE BAR
Aguidebarwhich has been demonstratedto
reduce kickback significantly.
REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN
A chain that complies with the kickback
performancerequirementsofANSIB175.1when
testedwithspecificchainsaws.Itmaynotmeet
theANSIperformancerequirementswhenused
with other saws.
SAW CHAIN
Aloopofchainhavingcuttingteeththatcutthe
wood,andthatisdrivenbythemotorandissup-
portedbytheguidebar.
SPRINGPOLE
Asmalltree(sapling)orlimbthatisbentortrapped
undertension.Itmay“springback”rapidlywhen
cut, causing a dangerous situation.
SWITCH TRIGGER
Adevice that when operated will complete or
interruptanelectricalpowercircuittothemotor
of the chain saw.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
See Figure 4.
Thesafeuseofthisproductrequiresanunder-
standing of the information on the tool and in this
operator’smanualaswellasaknowledgeofthe
project you are attempting. Before use of this
product,familiarizeyourselfwithalloperating
features and safety rules.
CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW
This feature allows user to adjust the tension of
the chain.
GUIDE BAR
The factory-equipped guide bar has a small
radiustipthatoffersasomewhatlowerkickback
potential.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
Acontrolfeaturedesignedtopreventthemotor
from being accidently started.
LOW KICKBACK CHAIN
Thelowkickbackchainhelpsminimizetheforce
ofakickbackreactionbypreventingthecutters
fromdiggingintoodeeplyatthekickbackzone.
QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR
Semi-transparentoilreservoirthatallowsuserto
see when to add oil.
SWITCH TRIGGER
Squeezetheswitchtriggertooperatetheunitafter
switchlock-outhasbeenpushedin.Releasethe
switchtriggertostoptheunit.

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CHAIN OIL
TANK CAP
REAR
HANDLE
FRONT HANDLE
GUIDE
BAR
LOW KICKBACK
CHAIN
CHAIN
TENSIONING
SCREW
FRONT HAND
GUARD
CHAIN
COVER
SWITCH TRIGGER
SCABBARD
BATTERY PORT
WRENCH
STORAGE
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
QUICK VIEW OIL
INDICATOR
FIG. 4
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
Thisproducthas been shipped completely
assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any
accessoriesfromthebox.Makesurethatall
items listed in the Packing List are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts in the
Packing List are already assembled to your
product when you unpack it. Parts on this
listarenotassembledtotheproductbythe
manufacturerandrequirecustomerinstallation.
Useofaproductthatmayhavebeenimproperly
assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
FEATURES

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ASSEMBLY
Inspecttheproductcarefullytomakesureno
breakageordamageoccurredduringshipping.
Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyou
havecarefully inspected and satisfactorily
operatedtheproduct.
Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,pleasecall
1-800-776-5191forassistance.
PACKING LIST
Chain Saw with Scabbard
Combination Wrench
Operator’sManual
WARNING:
Ifanypartsaredamagedormissingdonotop-
eratethisproductuntilthepartsarereplaced.
Useofthisproductwithdamagedormissing
partscouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
DANGER:
Nevercutnearpowerlines,electriccords,or
other electric sources. If bar and chain jams on
anyelectricalcordorline,DONOTTOUCHTHE
BARORCHAIN!THEYCANBECOMEELEC-
TRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the chain saw by the insulated
rear handle or lay it down and away from you in
asafemanner.Disconnecttheelectricalservice
tothedamagedlineorcordbeforeattempting
to free the bar and chain from the line or cord.
Contactwiththebar,chain,otherconductive
partsofthechainsaw,orliveelectriccordsor
lines will result in death by electrocution, elec-
tricshock,orseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict seri-
ous injury.
WARNING:
Donotattempttomodifythisproductorcreate
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
conditionleadingtopossibleseriouspersonal
injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could
causeseriouspersonalinjury,alwaysremove
the battery pack from the product when
assemblingparts.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwithsideshields
markedtocomplywithANSIZ87.1aswellas
headandhearing protectionwhenoperating
thisequipment. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possibleseriousinjuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product.Theuseofattachmentsoraccesso-
ries not recommended can result in serious
personalinjury.
WARNING:
Neverfellatreeorcutalogorlimbthathasa
diameter greater than the length of the guide
bar.Onlyproperlytrainedprofessionalsshould
performthesecuts.Performingthesetypesof
cuts can cause an accident and result in death
orseriouspersonalinjury.

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OPERATION
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product
fordamaged,missing,orloosepartssuchas
screws,nuts,bolts,caps,etc.Tightensecurely
allfastenersandcapsanddonotoperatethis
productuntilallmissingordamagedpartsare
replaced.Pleasecontactcustomerserviceor
anauthorizedservicecenterforassistance.
APPLICATIONS
Youmay use this product for the following
purposes:
Limbingandpruningbranchesfromtrees
Felling small trees
Bucking the fallen tree into shorter lengths
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, carrying, transporting
orwhennotinuse.Removingbatterypackwill
prevent accidental starting that could cause
seriouspersonalinjury.
NOTE: Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,always
removethebatterypackandkeephandsclearof
thelock-outbuttonwhencarryingortransporting
the tool.
To install:
Placethebatterypackinyourchainsaw.Align
raisedribonbatterypackwithgrooveinchain
saw’sbatteryport.
WARNING:
Makesurethelatchonthebatterypacksnaps
inplaceandthebatterypackisfullyseatedand
secureinthepowerheadbatteryportbefore
beginningoperation.Failureto securelyseat
thebatterypackcouldcausethebatterypack
tofallout,resultinginseriouspersonalinjury.
To remove:
Locate latch on bottom of battery pack and
depressto release the battery pack from the
chain saw.
BATTERY
PACK
LATCH
BATTERY
PORT
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
NOTICE:
Whenplacingbatterypackinyourchainsaw,
besureraisedribonbatterypackalignswith
grooveinchainsaw’sbatteryportandlatches
snapinplaceproperly.Improperassemblyof
battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
Forcompletecharginginstructions,seetheoper-
ator’smanualsforyourbatterypackandcharger.
CHAIN OIL SYSTEM
See Figure 6.
NOTICE:
Removebatterypackfromunit.Filloiltankwith
barandchainlubricant(notprovided)before
starting the chain saw. Failure to lubricate the
chain will cause damage to the bar and chain.
Use bar and chain lubricant (not provided).
Thatisformulatedtoperformoverawide
temperaturerangewithnodilutionrequired.

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OPERATION
NOTE: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise
contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the
bar or chain.
Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the
tank.
Check and fill the oil tank when battery is
recharged, or as needed.
NOTE:Itisnormalforlubricanttoseepfromthe
sawwhennotinuse.Topreventseepage,empty
the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit
foralongperiodoftime(threemonthsorlonger)
besure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will
preventrustonthechainandbarsprocket.
NOTICE:
Before each use, check to make sure that the
chainisproperly tensioned.Acoldchain is
correctly tensioned when there is no slack on
the underside of the guide bar, the chain is
snug, and it can be turned by hand without
binding.Duringnormalsawoperation,thetem-
peratureofthechainincreases.Thedrivelinks
of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang
approximately.050in.outofthebargroove.
See the Adjusting the Chain Tension instruc-
tions in the Maintenance section of this manual
toproperlyadjustthechaintension.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
See Figure 7.
WARNING:
Keepbodytotheleftofthechainline.Never
straddlethesaworchain,orleanoverpastthe
chainline.Improperoperationofthechainsaw
couldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Starting the chain saw:
Slide and hold the lock-out button. This makes
theswitchtriggeroperational.
Press and hold the switch trigger, release the
lock-outbuttonandcontinuetosqueezethe
switchtriggerforcontinuedoperation.
Stopping the chain saw:
Release the switch trigger to stop the chain
saw.
Uponreleaseoftheswitchtrigger,thelock-out
button will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
This cordless chain saw is designed for limbing
andpruningtypecutting,aswellascuttingsmall
trees.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
See Figures 8 - 10.
Refer to General Power Tool Safety Rules earlier
inthismanualforappropriatesafetyequipment.
Wear non-slip glovesfor maximum grip and
protection.
Holdthesawfirmlywithbothhands.Always
keepyourlefthandonthefronthandleandyour
right hand on the rear handle so that your body
is to the left of the chain line.

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WARNING:
Neverusealeft-handed(cross-handed)grip,
oranystancewhichwouldplaceyourbodyor
armacrossthechainline.Improperoperation
ofthechainsawcouldresultinseriouspersonal
injury.
Maintainapropergriponthesawwhenever
the unit is running. The fingers should encircle
thehandleandthethumb is wrappedunder
thehandlebar.Thisgripis least likely to be
broken(byakickbackorothersuddenreaction
ofthesaw).Anygripinwhichthethumband
fingers are on the same side of the handle, is
dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can
cause loss of control.
WARNING:
Donotoperatetheswitchtriggerwithyourleft
hand and hold the front handle with your right
hand.Neverallowanypartofyourbodytobe
inthechainlinewhileoperatingasaw.Improper
operationofthechainsawcouldresultinseri-
ouspersonalinjury.
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
See Figures 11 - 12.
WARNING:
Alwaysusethepropercuttingstancedescribed
in this section. Never kneel when using the
chainsaw,exceptwhenfellingatreeasillus-
trated in Figure 16. Kneeling could result in
loss of stability and control of the chain saw,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjury.
Weight should be balanced with both feet on
solid ground.
Keepleftarmwithelbowlockedina“straight
arm”positiontowithstandanykickbackforce.
Yourbodyshouldalwaysbetotheleftofthe
chain line.
Thumb should be on underside of handlebar.
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
Practice cutting a few small logs using the follow-
ingtechniquetogetthe“feel”ofusingthesaw
beforeyoubeginamajorsawingoperation.
OPERATION
STRAIGHT ARM
POSITION
CHAIN LINE
CHAIN LINE
FIG. 9
FIG. 11
FIG. 10
FIG. 12

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OPERATION
Taketheproperstanceinfrontofthewoodwith
the saw off.
Squeezetheswitchtriggerand letthechain
acceleratetofullspeedbeforeenteringthecut.
Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
Keeptheunitrunningtheentiretimeyouare
cutting,maintainasteadyspeed.
Allowthechaintocutforyou;exertonlylight
downwardpressure.Ifyouforcethecut,dam-
age to the bar, chain, or unit can result.
Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut
iscompleted,allowingthechaintostop.Ifyou
run the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary
wear can occur to the chain, bar, and unit.
Donotputpressureonthesawattheendofcut.
WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS
See Figure 13.
Cut only wood or materials made from wood,
nosheetmetal,noplastics,nomasonry,no
non-wood building materials.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethesaw.Allow
nopersontousethischainsawwhohasnot
readthisOperator’sManualorreceivedade-
quateinstructionsforthesafeandproperuse
of this chain saw.
45°
45°
PLANNED LINE
OF FALL
RETREAT PATH
RETREAT PATH
FIG. 13
Keepeveryone-helpers,bystanders,children,
and animals - a safe distance from the cutting
area.During felling operations, the safe dis-
tance should be a least twice the height of the
largest trees in the felling area. During bucking
operations,keepaminimumdistanceof15feet
between workers.
Alwayscutwithbothfeetonsolidgroundto
preventbeingpulledoffbalance.
Donotcutabovechestheight,asasawheld
higher is difficult to control against kickback
forces.
Do not fell trees near electrical wires or build-
ings.Leavethisoperationforprofessionals.
Cutonlywhenvisibilityandlightareadequate
for you to see clearly.
FELLING TREES
See Figures 13 - 16.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WARNING:
Donotfelltreesduringperiodsofhighwindor
heavyprecipitation.Wait untilthehazardous
weather has ended.
WARNING:
Closely check for broken or dead branches,
which could fall while cutting and do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you do not
know the direction of tree fall. Do not cut at
night or during bad weather conditions, such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, which can reduce
visibilityandcontrolofthechainsaw.Ifthetree
you are felling makes contact with any utility
line, you should discontinue use of the chain
sawandimmediatelynotifytheutilitycompany.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
indeathorseriouspersonalinjury.
Whenfellingatree,itisveryimportantthatyou
closely follow these warnings and instructions to
preventpossibledeathorseriouspersonalinjury.
Donotcutdowntreeshavinganextremelean
or large trees with rotten limbs, loose bark,
orhollowtrunks.Havethesetreespushedor
draggeddownwithheavyequipment,thencut
themup.
Do not cut trees near electrical wires or buildings.

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HINGE
2 in. OR 1/10 DIA
NOTCH -
APPROX. 1/3
DIAMETER OF
TRUNK
BACK CUT
2 in.
NOTCH
BACK CUT
HINGE
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
Check the tree for damaged or dead branches
that could fall and hit you during felling.
Periodicallyglanceatthetopofthetreeduring
the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in
the desired direction.
If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction,
orifthesawgetscaughtorhungupduringthe
fall,leavethesawandsaveyourself!
 Fellingatree— When bucking and felling op-
erationsare being performed by two or more
persons,atthesametime,thefellingoperation
shouldbeseparatedfromthebuckingoperation
by a distance of at least twice the height of the
tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a
mannerthatwouldendangeranyperson,strike
anyutilitylineorcauseanypropertydamage.If
the tree does make contact with any utility line, the
utilitycompanyshouldbenotifiedimmediately.
Beforeanycutsarestarted,pickyourescape
route(orroutesincasetheintendedrouteis
blocked);cleartheimmediateareaaroundthe
tree and make sure there are no obstructions
inyourplannedpathofretreat.Clearpathsof
saferetreatshouldextendbackanddiagonally
(45°)totherearoftheplannedlineoffall.When
the tree begins to fall, you should retreat away
fromthedirectionoffallalongaretreatpathand
at least 20 feet away from the trunk in case it
kicksbackoverthestump.See Figure 13.
Before felling is started, consider the force and
direction of the wind, the lean and balance of
the tree, and the location of large limbs. These
things influence the direction in which the tree
will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line dif-
ferent from its natural line of fall.
The chain saw operator should keep on the
uphillsideoftheterrainasthetreeislikelyto
roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails,staples,
and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to
be made.
Notched Undercut.Cuta notch about 1/3
thediameterofthetree,perpendiculartothe
direction of fall. Make the cuts of the notch so
they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall.
Thisnotchshould becleanedouttoleavea
straightline.Tokeeptheweightofthewood
off the saw, always make the lower cut of the
notchbeforetheuppercut.See Figure 14.
Felling Backcut. The backcut is always made
level and horizontal, and at a minimum of 2
in.abovethehorizontalcutofthenotch.See
Figures 14 - 15.
Nevercutthroughtothenotch.Alwaysleavea
band of wood between the notch and backcut
(approximately2in.or1/10thediameterofthe
tree).Thisiscalled“hinge”or“hingewood.”It
controlsthefallofthetreeandpreventsslip-
pingortwistingorshoot-backofthetreeoff
thestump.See Figures 14 - 15.
OPERATION
WEDGE
FIG. 16

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On large diameter trees, stop the back cut
beforeitisdeepenoughforthetreetoeither
fallorsettleback on the stump. Then insert
softwoodenorplasticwedgesintothecutso
they do not touch the chain. The wedges can
bedrivenin,littlebylittle,tohelpjackthetree
over.See Figure 16.
 Astreestartstofall,stopthechainsawandput
it down immediately. Retreat along the cleared
path,butwatchtheactionincasesomething
fallsyourway.Bealertforoverheadlimbsor
branches that may fall and watch your footing.
WARNING:
Nevercutthroughtothenotchwhenmakinga
backcut. The hinge controls the fall of the tree,
this is the section of wood between the notch
and backcut.
BUCKING
See Figures 17 - 20.
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to
the desired log length.
Alwaysmakesureyourfootingissecureandyour
weightisdistributedevenlyonbothfeet.
Cut only one log at a time.
Supportsmalllogsonasawhorseoranotherlog
while bucking.
OPERATION
Keepaclearcuttingarea.Makesurethatnoob-
jects can contact the guide bar nose and chain
during cutting, this can cause kickback.
Whenbuckingonaslope,alwaysstandonthe
uphillsideofthelog.Tomaintaincompletecontrol
of the chain saw when cutting through the log,
releasethecuttingpressureneartheendofthe
cutwithoutrelaxingyourgriponthechainsaw
handles. Do not let the chain contact the ground.
Aftercompletingthecut,waitforthesawchain
tostopbeforeyoumovethechainsaw.Always
stopthemotorbeforemovingfromtreetotree.
Sometimesitisimpossibletoavoidpinching(with
juststandardcuttingtechniques)or difficult to
predictwhichwayalogwillsettlewhencut.To
avoidpinchingwhilecutting,rotateormovethe
logsothatthepinchiseliminated.
BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
See Figures 19 - 20.
Whenthelogissupportedalongitsentirelength,it
shouldbecutfromthetoporoverbucking.
Whenthelogissupportedononeend,cut1/3the
diameter from the underside or underbucking. Then
makethefinishingcutbyoverbuckingtomeetthe
first cut.
LOAD
1ST CUT
1/3 DIA
LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END:
LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS:
FINISHING CUT
LOAD
1ST CUT 1/3 DIA
FINISHING CUT
FIG. 19
KICKBACK
FIG. 17
FIG. 18

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CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS
UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT
4
1
3
2
OVERBUCKING
UNDERBUCKING
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
Asthelogisbeingcut,itwilltendtobend.Thesaw
canbecomepinchedorhunginthelogifyoumake
thefirstcutdeeperthan1/3ofthediameterofthelog.
Givespecialattentiontologsunderstresstoprevent
thebarandchainfrompinching.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED
See Figure 20.
OVERBUCKING
Beginonthetopsideofthelogwiththebottomofthe
sawagainstthelog;exertlightpressuredownward.
Notethatthesawwilltendtopullawayfromyou.
UNDERBUCKING
Beginontheundersideofthelogwiththetop
ofthesawagainstthelog;exertlightpressure
upward.Duringunderbucking,thesawwilltend
topushbackatyou.Bepreparedforthisreaction
and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
LIMBING
See Figure 21.
WARNING:
Neverclimbintoatreetolimborprune.Donot
standonladders, platforms,alog,or inany
positionwhichcancauseyoutoloseyourbal-
ance or control of the saw, which could result
indeathorotherseriouspersonalinjury.
Limbingisremovingbranchesfromafallentree.
Workslowly,keepingbothhandsonthechain
sawwithafirmgrip.Alwaysmakesureyour
footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenlyonbothfeet.
Leavethelargersupportlimbsunderthetree
tokeepthetreeoffthegroundwhilecutting.
Limbsshouldbecutoneatatime.Removethe
cutlimbsfromtheworkareaoftentohelpkeep
the work area clean and safe.
Branches under tension should be cut from the
bottomuptoavoidbindingthechainsaw.
Keepthetreebetweenyouandthechainsaw
whilelimbing.Cutfromthesideofthetreeop-
positethebranchyouarecutting.
PRUNING
See Figure 22.
Pruningistrimminglimbsfromalivetree.
Workslowly,keepingbothhandsonthechain
sawwithafirmgrip.Alwaysmakesureyour
footing is secure and your weight is distributed
evenlyonbothfeet.
Donotcutfromaladder,thisisextremelydan-
gerous.Leavethisoperationforprofessionals.
OPERATION
FINISHING CUT
FIRST CUT
1/3 DIAMETER
SECOND CUT
LOAD
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Donotcutabovechestheightasasawheld
higher is difficult to control against kickback.
Whenpruningtreesitisimportantnottomake
thefinishingcutnexttothemainlimbortrunk
untilyouhavecutoffthelimbfurtheroutto
reducetheweight.Thispreventsstrippingthe
bark from the main member.
Underbuckthebranch1/3throughforyourfirst
cut.
Yoursecondcutshouldoverbucktodropthe
branch off.
Now make your finishing cut smoothly and
neatly against the main member so the bark
will grow back to seal the wound.
WARNING:
If the limbs to be pruned are above chest
height,hireaprofessionaltoperformtheprun-
ing. Failure to do so could result in death or
seriouspersonalinjury.
SPRINGPOLES
See Figure 23.
Aspringpoleisanylog,branch,rootedstump,or
saplingwhichisbentundertensionbyotherwood
sothatitspringsbackifthewoodholdingitiscut
orremoved.Onafallentree,arootedstumphas
ahighpotentialofspringingbacktotheupright
positionduringthebuckingcuttoseparatethe
logfromthestump.Watchoutforspringpoles,
they are dangerous.
WARNING:
Springpolesaredangerousandcouldstrikethe
operator,causingtheoperatortolosecontrol
ofthechainsaw.Thiscouldresultinsevereor
fatalinjurytotheoperator.
OPERATION
SPRINGPOLE
FIG. 23