Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ........................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTR ODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the chainsa w? ............................ 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Bef ore using a new chainsaw ............................... 7
Important .............................................................. 8
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine ' s safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................. 12
ASSEMBL Y
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 19
Fueling .................................................................. 20
Fuel safety ............................................................ 20
ST ARTING AND STOPPING
Star ting and stopping ............................................ 21
W ORKING TECHNIQUES
Bef ore use: ............................................................ 23
General working instructions ................................ 23
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 29
MAINTENANCE
Carb uretor adjustment .......................................... 31
Checking, maintaining and servicing chainsaw
safety equipment .................................................. 32
Muffler ................................................................... 35
Starter ................................................................... 35
Air filter .................................................................. 36
Spark plug ............................................................. 37
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 37
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 37
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 37
Cooling system ..................................................... 38
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ......................... 38
Winter use ............................................................. 38
Heated handles ..................................................... 39
Trouble shooting ................................................... 40
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 41
TECHNICAL D ATA
T echnical data ....................................................... 42
Guide bar and saw chain combinations ................ 43
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 43
4 – English
CONTENTS
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
Y OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 44
AMERICAN ST ANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Saf ety precautions for chain saw users ................ 46