Skil 0780 RT: • Lubrication ! • Cutting logs • Cord restraint @ • On/o # • Kickback brake $ • Bucking a log (cutting a log into lengths) • Operating the tool %

- the chain life of the saw chain mainly depends upon

reposition at a lower level to continue sawing; do not

sucient lubrication and correct tensioning

remove the saw completely from the wood

- avoid tensioning the chain if it is hot, as this will cause

- do not force the chain while cutting; let the chain do

the chain to become overtensioned when it cools

the work, using gripping teeth V to apply minimum

down

leverage pressure

• Lubrication !

- use the chain saw only with secure footing

Chain life and cutting capacity depend on optimum

- hold the chain saw at the right-hand side of your body

lubrication; therefore the chain is automatically oiled

%b

during operation via oil outlet L 2

- do not operate the chain saw with arms fully extended

! thechainsawisnotsuppliedfilledwithoil;itis

or attempt to saw areas which are dicult to reach, or

essentialtofillwithoilbeforeuse

on a ladder %c

! neveroperatethechainsawwithoutchainoilor

- never use the chain saw above shoulder height %d

atanemptyoilreservoirlevel,asthiswillresult

- sawing is optimized when the chain speed remains

inextensivedamagetotheproduct

steady during cutting

- set chain saw on any suitable surface with oil reservoir

! bewarewhenreachingtheendofthecut;the

cap M facing upward

weightofthesawmaychangeunexpectedlyasit

- unscrew cap and add chain saw oil (not included) until

cutsfreefromthewood(accidentsmayoccurto

reservoir is full

legsandfeet)

- avoid dirt or debris entering oil reservoir

! alwaysremovethesawfromawoodcutwhilethe

- mount oil reservoir cap and tighten

sawisrunning

! checkoillevelpriortostartingandregularly

• Cutting logs

duringoperation;refilloilwhenoillevelisbelow

- support logs so that the face sides at the cut do not

indicatorN

close in against each other, which would result in the

- the oil reservoir lling will last approx. 15 minutes,

chain being jammed or pinched

depending on sawing intensity and stops

- position and set short logs safely prior to sawing

- never use recycled/old oil

- when sawing, always take care to avoid hitting stones,

• Cord restraint @

nails, etc., as these could be thrown up or cause

- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint P as

damage to the chain or serious injury to the operator

illustrated

or bystanders

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

! keeparunningchainclearofwirefencingorthe

• On/o #

ground

- switch on tool by rst pressing safety switch Q and

- length cuts must be carried out with care, as leverage

then pulling trigger switch R

with gripping teeth V 2 is not possible; saw at a at

- switch o the tool by releasing trigger R

angle to avoid kickback

! donotstopchainsawaftersawingbyactivating

- there is a high risk of accidents when sawing wood,

fronthandguardS2(=kickbackbrake)

branch or trees under tension; be extremely careful

• Kickback brake $

(leavesawjobslikethesetoprofessionalsl)

The kickback brake is a safety mechanism activated

• Bucking a log (cutting a log into lengths)

through front hand guard S, when kickback occurs ->

- when possible, the log should be raised and supported

chain stops immediately

by the use of limbs, logs or chocks

The following function check should be carried out at

- it is important to make sure your footing is rm and

regular intervals:

your weight is evenly distributed on both feet

- push front hand guard S forward and start the chain

- when the log is supported along its entire length as

saw -> the chain must not start

illustrated, it is cut from the top (overbuck) ^a

- to deactivate the kickback brake, release trigger switch

- when the log is supported on one end as illustrated,

R and pull hand guard S backwards

cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck);

• Operating the tool %

then make the nished cut by overbucking to meet the

- always hold the chain saw rmly with both hands (front

rst cut ^b

handle T with the left hand and rear handle U with the right

- when the log is supported on both ends as illustrated,

hand); never operate chain saw using only one hand %a

cut 1/3 the diameter from the top (overbuck); then

- ensure power cord is located to the rear, away from the

make the nished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to

chain and wood and so positioned that it will not be

meet the rst cut ^c

caught on branches or the like during cutting

- when bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill

! thechainmustberunningatfullspeedbeforeit

side of the log

makescontactwiththewood

- when “cutting through”, to maintain complete control

- use metal gripping teeth V to secure the saw onto the

release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut

wood before starting to cut %a

without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles

- use the gripping teeth as a leverage point “✱” while

! donotletthechaincontacttheground

cutting %a

- after completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop

- reset the gripping teeth at a lower point when sawing

before you move the chain saw

thicker logs by pulling the chain saw slightly

- always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree

backwards until the gripping teeth release, and

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