Switching On and Off

Pull the hand guard/lever for activating the front brake (4) from position to position  in the direction of the front handle (3) (see figure E). If you have not operated the hand guard/lever for activating the front brake (4), the front brake has not been deactivated before use and the power tool will not start up.

Remove the chain guard (7).

Hold the power tool as described in the "Working with the Power Tool" section.

To start the power tool, first press the lock-off button (14), then press and hold the on/off switch (2).

If the power tool is running, you can release the lock-off function.

To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (2).

Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (2) cannot be locked; it must remain pressed throughout operation.

Note: Do not slow down the power tool by activating the front brake (4).