○ Clean the side case of saw dust.
○ Check that the saw chain is sharp.
○ Check that the bar nuts are suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the chain transport guard is
undamaged and that it can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently
tightened.
Especially inspect the bolt of muffl er and ensure that
they are properly tightened before starting engine.
Should any of the bolts be loose, retighten them
immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious
hazard.
○ Check the tip of the bar. Please exchange it for the
new one when it is worn out.
○ Check the band of chain brake. Please exchange it
for the new one when it is worn out.
Weekly maintenance
○ Check the recoil starter, especially cord and return
spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap.
Adjust it to 0.024" (0.6 mm) or change the spark plug.
○ Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder and check that
the air intake at the recoil starter is not clogged.
○ Clean the air fi lter.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel fi lter.
○ Clean chain oil fi lter.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space
around it.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
○ Clean the muffl er of carbon.
NOTE
When ordering the parts to your nearest dealer,
please use the item numbers showing on the parts
breakdown section in this instruction.
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