Attaching The Plug Clip; Switch Operations; Checking For Chain Oil Ejection - Hitachi Koki CS 40Y Mode D'emploi

1. Raise the end of the guide bar and rotate the tension
dial to adjust the saw chain's tension. (Fig. 8)
Tension dial
Tighten
Loosen
2. Adjust the saw chain tension so that the gap between
the edge of the chain's drive links and the guide bar
is between 0.02" and 0.04" (0.5–1 mm) when the
chain is lightly raised from the center of the guide bar.
(Fig. 9)
0.02-0.04"
(0.5-1 mm)
Drive link
Saw chain
Guide bar
3. Once adjustment has been completed, raise the end
of the guide bar and fi rmly tighten the knob. (Fig. 8)
4. Rotate the saw chain approximately one half of a
rotation while wearing gloves to reconfi rm that the
tension on the chain is correct.
CAUTION
If it is not possible to rotate the saw chain, check
to make sure that the chain brake has not been
applied.
Guide bar
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

ATTACHING THE PLUG CLIP

The cord leading from the power plug is prevented from
being pulled out by the plug clip. (Fig. 10)
Extension cord
Plug clip
Fig. 10

SWITCH OPERATIONS

WARNING
Do not secure the switch lock off button while
it is pressed. Accidently pulling the switch may
result in the chain saw unexpectedly starting up,
which could lead to injuries.
1. Make sure that the chain saw is not switched on, and
then insert the power plug into a power socket.
2. The chain saw is switched on when the lock off button
is pulled, and switched off when it is released. (Fig.
11)
Lock off button
Fig. 11
CHECKING FOR CHAIN OIL
EJECTION
○ The saw chain and guide bar are automatically
lubricated with chain oil when the chain saw is
switched on. Check to make sure that chain oil is
being applied from the end of the guide bar normally.
(Fig. 12)
English
Plug
Switch
13