Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ........................ 3
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chainsaw? ............................ 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chainsaw ............................... 7
Important .............................................................. 8
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................. 12
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 19
Fueling .................................................................. 20
Fuel safety ............................................................ 20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ............................................ 21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ............................................................ 23
General working instructions ................................ 23
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 29
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 30
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chainsaw
safety equipment .................................................. 31
Muffler ................................................................... 33
Starter housing ..................................................... 34
Air filter .................................................................. 35
Spark plug ............................................................. 36
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 36
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 36
Cooling system ..................................................... 36
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ......................... 37
Winter use ............................................................. 37
Trouble shooting ................................................... 39
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 40
Technical data ....................................................... 41
Recommended cutting equipment ........................ 41
Filing equipment and filing angles ........................ 42
4 – English
CONTENTS
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 43
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 45