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 .............................................................. 7
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine's safety equipment ................................. 8
Cutting equipment ................................................. 11
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 18
Fueling .................................................................. 19
Fuel safety ............................................................ 19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ............................................ 20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ............................................................ 22
General working instructions ................................ 22
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 30
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 30
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment .................................................. 31
Muffler ................................................................... 33
Starter ................................................................... 33
Air filter .................................................................. 34
Spark plug ............................................................. 35
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 35
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 35
Adjustment of the oil pump ................................... 35
Cooling system ..................................................... 36
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ......................... 36
Winter use ............................................................. 36
Heated handles ..................................................... 37
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 38
4 – English
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ...................................................... 39
Bar and chain combinations ................................. 40
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 40
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS ..................................................... 41
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 42