Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ........................ 2
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 .............................................................. 7
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 8
Cutting equipment ................................................. 11
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 ........................................... 30
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chainsaw
safety equipment .................................................. 32
Muffler ................................................................... 34
Starter housing ..................................................... 35
Air filter .................................................................. 36
Spark plug ............................................................. 36
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 36
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 37
Cooling system ..................................................... 37
Centrifugal cleaning "Turbo" .................................. 37
Troubleshooting schedule ..................................... 38
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 39
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 40
Recommended cutting equipment ........................ 40
Filing equipment and filing angles ........................ 41
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
4 – English
CONTENTS
Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 42
AMERICAN ST ANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Saf ety precautions for chain saw users ................ 44