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MAINTENANCE

Throttle lock

• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting

when the throttle lock is released.

• Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its

original position when you release it.

• Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely

and that the return springs work properly.

• Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the

throttle control and check that the chain stops and

remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle

control is in the idle position you should check the

carburetor idle adjustment.

Chain catcher

Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is ﬁrmly

attached to the body of the chain saw.

Right hand guard

Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that there

are no visible defects, such as cracks.

Vibration damping system

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or

deformation.

Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached

to the engine unit and handle unit.

Stop switch

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you

move the stop switch to the stop setting.

Contents

Main KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operators manual: CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION Dear customer! WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Before using a new chain saw Important Always use common sense Personal protective equipment Chain brake and front hand guard s safety equipment Machine Page Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback? Vibration damping system Right hand guard Chain catcher Will my inetria activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback? Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback? Throttle lock Stop switch Cutting equipment 11 Chain Some terms that describe the bar and chain Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teeth General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting Adjustment of depth gauge setting Tensioning the chain 14 Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil Filling with chain oil Checking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipment ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain FUEL HANDLING Fuel Gasoline Environment fuel Running-in FUEL HANDLING Fueling Fuel safety Transport and storage Long-term storage STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping A Cold engine Warm engine STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Before use: General working instructions Basic safety rules General rules Basic cutting technique General Terms There are ve important factors you should consider before making a cut: 24 Limbing Cutting Tree felling technique Safe distance Felling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat 26 Felling Freeing a tree that has fallen badly Freeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tension General advice: 28 How to avoid kickback What is kickback? Limbing Cutting the trunk into logs General LH T 30 Correctly adjusted carburetor Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment Chain brake and front hand guard Checking brake band wear Checking the front hand guard Checking the inertia brake release Page Mufer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Air lter Spark plug Lubricating the bar tip sprocket Needle bearing lubrication Adjustment of the oil pump Cooling system + Air Injection centrifugal cleaning Winter use C (32 Temperature 0 F) or colder: Maintenance schedule TECHNICAL DATA Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Recommended original and replacement bar and chain combinations Bar and chain combinations Page 40 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety precautions for chain saw users Kickback safety precautions Other safety precautions