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Contents Operator’s manual 55 EPA Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockChain catcher Stop switch Cutting equipmentVibration damping system MufﬂerGeneral rules Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar ChainSharpening cutting teeth Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oilFilling with chain oil Checking chain lubricationChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Assembly Fitting the bar and chainFuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsGeneral rules Terms Basic cutting techniqueGeneral Limbing CuttingTree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatFelling Directional cutsGeneral advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionCutting the trunk into logs How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking brake band wearChecking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake releaseThrottle lock Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Air ﬁlter Tensioning the recoil springChanging a broken recoil spring Fitting the starterSpark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemTemperature 0C 32F or colder Winter useMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsAmerican Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions´z+R7y¶5m¨ Page 1150238-95 ´z+R7y¶5m¨ ´z+R7y¶5m¨