RedMax G621AVS manual Sawing, Guard Against Kickback F20

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8. Sawing

F20

WARNING

•Before proceeding to your job, read "For Safe Operation" section It is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit.

•Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut other types of material. Vibrations and kickback vary with different materials and the requirements of the safety regulations would not be respected. Do not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or splitting objects. Do not lock it over fixed stands. It is forbidden to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that are not specified by the manufacturer.

•It is not necessary to force the saw into the cut. Apply only light pressure while running the engine at full throttle.

•When the saw chain is caught in the cut, do not attempt to pull it out by force, but use a wedge or a lever to open the way.

■GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK (F20)

•This saw is equipped with a chain brake that will stop the chain in the event of kickback if operating properly. You must check the chain brake operation before each usage by running the saw at full the throttle for I -2 seconds and pushing the front hand guard forward. The chain should stop immediately with the engine at full speed. If the chain is slow to stop or does not stop, replace the brake band and clutch drum before use.

•It is extremely important that the chain brake be checked for proper operation before each use and that the chain be sharp in order to maintain the kickback safety level of this saw. Removal of the safety devices, inadequate maintenance, or incorrect replacement of the bar or chain may increase the risk ot serious personal injury due to kickback.

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Contents G621AVS 3369-93110Safety First ContentsParts location SpecificationsG621AVS Power unit Symbols on the machine Engine Family 5KZXS MnemFor safe operation Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain SAW Users Moving Direction Installing guide bar and saw chainChain cover Chain tensioner nut Loosen TightenRecommended Mixing Ratio Gasoline 50OIL HOW to MIX FuelFuel and Chain oil Chain OIL Fueling the UnitFor Your Engine LIFE, Avoid Starting Engine Chain oil Fuel SwitchOperation Throttle interlock Latch Choke knobAdjusting Carburetor F13 Checking OIL SupplyIcing Prevention System ANTI-FREEZE PartsChain Brake How to confirmF19 Front handle Released Braking Brake leverSawing Guard Against Kickback F20F21 Felling a Tree F21Cutting Limb of Fallen Tree F24 F22 F23 F24 F25 Log lying on the ground F22Log hanging off the ground F23 Oiling port MaintenanceMaintenance After Each USE Oiling port Guide barPeriodical Service Points NGK BPM7A SAW Chain Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide BarF34 F35 Oregon BAR StorageGuide BAR GB BARCase 3. Oil does not come out Troubleshooting GuideCase 2. Lack of power/Poor acceleration/Rough idling Parts list Fig.A-1 Power Unit G621AVS Fig.A-2 Power Unit  27  Fig.B Carbburetor Fig.D Cutting Head Chain Saws Limited Warranty RedMax Garantie limitée des tronçonneuses
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