Fig. 11
4)
Lift up the tip of the guide bar (13) and tighten the rear retaining nut (16) first followed by the
front retaining nut (16) (Fig. 9).
5)
By hand, pull the saw chain (14) along the top of the guide bar (13) from one end to the other,
several times. The chain should feel tight but still move freely.
Tension test
Check the chain tension using one hand to lift the saw chain (14) against the weight of the product.
The correct chain tension is achieved when the saw chain can be lifted by approximately 2 - 4 mm
from the guide bar (13) in the centre (Fig. 13, 14).
Fig. 13
Adjust the tension if you find that the chain saw is too loose or tight.
WARNING!
Do not over tension the chain as this will lead to excessive wear and will reduce the life of bar and
Fig. 12
Fig. 14
chain. Over tensioning also reduce the amount of cuts you should get.
OPERATION
Before use
Please always read the instruction manual carefully and check the machine before operating.
WARNING!
Ensure that the engine has oil. When leaving the factory. This machine has NO OIL in the engine.
Check the saw chain, never use chain that are dull, cracked or damaged.
Make sure the handle and safety features are in good working order. Never use a machine that
lacks a part or has been modified outside its specifications.
The enclosures must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine.
WARNING!
Please always use quality gloves, foot, ear and eye protector. They should with CE mark and tested
according to PPE (Person Protective Equipment) directive.
The poor equipments may reduce the protection and result in person injure during working.
Engine fuel
WARNING!
The chain saw is fitted with a two-stroke engine; use fuel mixed with oil only.
Only fuel the machine in well-lit areas. Avoid fuel spillage. Never refuel the machine during
operation. Let the engine cool down for about two minutes before refueling.
Refueling must not be carried out near naked flames, control lamps or spark producing electrical
equipment such as electric tools, welders or sanders.
1.
Make sure the machine is turned off, by turn the ignition switch to the "off" position.
2.
Check the fuel by a visual check , remove the fuel tank cap and reviewing the fuel level.
3.
Full unleaded fuel mixed with oil from an approved fuel container into the fuel tank, because
of fuel expands, please fill the tank to the neck of tank only.
4.
Turn the fuel cap clockwise to assembly it in position.
WARNING.
1)
Do not refill fuel while engine is running or hot.
2)
Make sure fuel is not leaking.
3)
Use quality two-stroke oil and make a mixture of 40 parts petrol to one part oil only (2,5% oil
mixed in fuel).
Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines.
Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may jeopardize function and decrease the life time of
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