The Operator's Manual Your operator's manual is for your protection. READ IT. Keep it handy for reference. Know what you are doingbefore you begin assembly of the unit. Proper preparation and upkeep go hand-in-hand with satisfactory performance of the saw and safety. This manual should be considered a permanent part ofyour machine and should remain with the machine if yousell it. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, bir

These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall. Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall. A B B 3. Cut a notch (C) about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the sideof the tree. Make the cuts of the notch so they intersect at aright angle to the line of fall. This notch should be cleaned outto leave a straight line. To keep the weight of the wood off thesaw, always make the lower cut of the notch before the upper cut. 4. The backcut is always

When making a replacement be sure to order one of the JOHNDEERE bars listed for your saw in this operator's manual. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP® nose guard comes installed on thebar. Use only guide bars that have a provision for mounting theSAFE-T-TIP®. Chain Brake Chain brakes are designed to rapidly stop the chain fromrotating. When the chain brake lever / hand guard is pushedtoward the bar, the chain should stop immediately . A chain brake does not prevent kickback. B) RUN POSITION C) BRAKE PO

26 English STORAGE (1 month or longer) Storing Chain Saw (1 month or longer) 1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-oil mix which could become stale and leave varnish and gum in the fuel system. 2. Clean all foreign material from the saw. Store it in a well- ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep awayfrom corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icingsalts. 3. Abide by all Federal and local