• Turn the chain-tensioner screw (21) in a clockwise direction
using the flat-blade screwdriver (31) to increase the tension.
• Tighten the two locking nuts (20) firmly using the spark plug
spanner (31).
• The saw chain (17) must lie against the underside of the
blade. Check whether the saw chain (17) (chain brake off,
pull front hand guard (1) to the rear) can be drawn over the
guide rail (16) by hand.
NOTE
A new saw chain (17) stretches and must be tightened more
regularly.
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m CAUTION!
Please pay attention to the statutory provisions in the relevant
noise protection regulations.
Before starting the appliance, always check that:
• The fuel system is not leaking.
• The protective equipment and cutting equipment is complete
and in perfect working order.
• All screw connections are firmly tightened.
• All moving parts can move smoothly and freely.
Starting when the engine is cold
m WARNING!
Engage the chain brake before every use (push hand guard
(1) forwards).
m CAUTION!
Never allow the starter pull cord (4) to whip back. This could
cause damage.
• Remove the cover (27) from the guide rail (16).
• Place the chainsaw on a firm, level surface. The saw chain
(17) must not touch the ground.
• Push the front hand guard (1) forwards until it clicks into
place. The saw chain (17) will be locked by the chain brake.
• Press the fuel pump "Primer" (7) 6 times.
• Switch the On/Off switch (6) to "ON".
• Pull the choke (8) out ( ).
• Place the tip of your shoe into the rear hand guard (12) (see
fig. C).
• Hold the chainsaw firmly by the front handle (2) and pull the
starter pull cord (4) slowly until you feel resistance.
• Now pull the starter pull cord (4) quickly so that the engine
starts. If the engine does not start, repeat the process. As
long as the choke (8) is out ( ), the engine will only run for
a short time and then switch off.
• As soon as the engine is off, press the throttle control lock (9)
and the throttle control (10) simultaneously. The choke (8)
automatically jumps to the "warm start" operating position.
• Now pull the starter pull cord (4) quickly again so that the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, read the
"Troubleshooting".
m CAUTION!
Always pull the starter pull cord (4) straight out. Hold the han-
dle of the starter pull cord (4) firmly when the starter pull cord
(4) retracts. Do not allow the starter pull cord (4) to whip back.
NOTE
At very high outdoor temperatures it is possible that even a cold
engine has to be started without using the choke!
• Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard (1)
backwards (see fig. D). CAUTION! The chain brake is now
released and the saw chain (17) now runs freely.
NOTE
If the saw chain (17) moves when it is idling or the engine
goes out when you release the throttle, you need to adjust the
carburettor (see section "Maintaining the carburettor settings").
• Lift the chainsaw.
• Hold the front handle (2) firmly in your left hand.
• Hold the rear handle (11) firmly in your right hand. The ball
of your hand now lies on the throttle control lock (9) and your
index finger operates the throttle control (10) (see fig. E).
• After pulling the throttle (10), once, the engine should idle.
• Run the engine to warm it up.
Starting when the engine is hot
(The appliance has been turned off for less than
15–20 minutes)
• Push the front hand guard (1) forwards until it clicks into
place. The saw chain (17) will be locked by the chain brake.
• Switch the On/Off switch (6) to "ON".
• The choke lever (8) does not need to be pulled out to start
a warm motor.
• Place the tip of your shoe into the rear hand guard (12) (see
fig. C).
• Hold the chainsaw firmly by the front handle (2) and pull the
starter pull cord (4) slowly until you feel resistance.
• Now pull the starter pull cord (4) quickly. The appliance
should start after 1–2 pulls. If the appliance still hasn't start-
ed after 6 pulls, repeat the process as described in "Starting
when the engine is cold".
Turning the engine off
Emergency stop sequence
If you need to stop the appliance immediately, switch the On/
Off switch (6) to "OFF".
Normal sequence
• Release the throttle control (10) . The engine idles. Then
switch the On/Off switch (6) to "OFF".
m CAUTION!
When idling, the saw chain (17) should not move. If the saw
chain (17) moves, you need to adjust the idling speed!
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