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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
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 ................................. 34
Winter use ..................................................................... 34
Heated handles ............................................................. 35
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 36

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data ............................................................... 37
Saw chain filing and file gauges .................................... 38

FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 39

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety precautions for chain saw users ........................ 40