User manual MTD 6010-1

[. . . ] You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. 8 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. [. . . ] 5 the extension WARNING: Ensure of the proper cord is size and type for your saw. Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the front /handle (DO NOT HOLD CHAIN BRAKE®) and the right hand holding the rear handle. Thumbs and fingers should encircle both handles (Fig. The WARNING: Make surecord does extension not come in contact with the guide bar and saw chain. With your right thumb, depress the LOCK/OFF button (C) on the top of the rear handle, and at the same time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw, release the trigger (Fig. NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor is running. The LOCK/OFF button is a safety device to avoid accidental starting. 6 C STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is released. To restart the motor, you will have to depress the LOCK/OFF button and squeeze the trigger. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk. The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible. 10 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (overbuck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground (Fig. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. Second, underbuck to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 11 LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs (A) until after the log is bucked (cut) into lengths (Fig. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw. [. . . ] Over a period of time, however, the moving parts of the saw chain will become worn, resulting in what is called CHAIN STRETCH. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See your Authorized Service Center to have this repair performed. CHAIN REPLACEMENT INFORMATION There may be other quality equivalent replacement components for achieving kickback protection. [. . . ]