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CONTENTS
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: .............................................. 2
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ................................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ....................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ............................................................. 4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw ...................................... 6
Important ....................................................................... 6
Always use common sense .......................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ...................................... 7
Machine
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s safety equipment ......................................... 7
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ............................................................................... 17
Fueling .......................................................................... 18
Fuel safety .................................................................... 18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping .................................................... 19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: .................................................................... 21
General working instructions ........................................ 21
How to avoid kickback ................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
General ......................................................................... 29
Carburetor adjustment .................................................. 29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment ..................................................................... 30
Muffler ........................................................................... 32
Starter ........................................................................... 32
Air filter .......................................................................... 33
Spark plug ..................................................................... 33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ..................................... 34
Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 34
Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 34
Cooling system ............................................................. 34
”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ................................. 35
Winter use ..................................................................... 35
Heated handles ............................................................. 35
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ............................................................... 37
Bar and chain combinations ......................................... 38
Saw chain filing and file gauges .................................... 39
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ........................ 41