56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS1600
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Start the chain saw.
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Push the chain kickback brake handle towards the front of the saw. A properly
functioning hand brake will stop the movement of the chain immediately. If the
chain brake is not working properly, do not use the chain saw until it has been
repaired by a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
Confirm that the chain brake works properly before each use.
WARNING:
If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, the function of the
chain brake may deteriorate. Always keep the device clean.
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 a replacement chain that is equivalent to the original chain or has been certified as a
low kickback chain per ANSI B175.1. A low kickback tooth saw chain is a chain that has
met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 (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.
CAUTION:
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some
of the low kickback qualities and extra caution should be used.
GUIDE BAR
This saw comes equipped with a guide bar that has a small radius nose. Small radius
noses generally have less potential for kickback. When replacing the guide bar, be sure
to order the bar listed in this manual.
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