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 chain saw? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 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 ........................................... 30
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 31
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment .................................................. 32
Muffler ................................................................... 33
Starter ................................................................... 34
Air filter .................................................................. 35
Spark plug ............................................................. 36
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 36
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 36
Cooling system ..................................................... 36
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 37
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 38
Bar and chain combinations ................................. 39
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 39
4 – English
CONTENTS
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS ...................................................... 40
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 42