CONTENTS
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: .............................................. 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ................................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ....................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ............................................................. 4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw ...................................... 6
Important ....................................................................... 6
Always use common sense .......................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ...................................... 7
Machine ' s safety equipment ......................................... 7
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ............................................................................... 17
Fueling .......................................................................... 18
Fuel safety .................................................................... 18
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping .................................................... 19
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: .................................................................... 21
General working instructions ........................................ 21
How to avoid kickback ................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
General ......................................................................... 29
Carburetor adjustment .................................................. 29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment ..................................................................... 30
Muffler ........................................................................... 32
Starter ........................................................................... 32
Air filter .......................................................................... 33
Spark plug ..................................................................... 33
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ..................................... 34
Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 34
Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 34
Cooling system ............................................................. 34
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ................................. 34
Winter use ..................................................................... 34
Heated handles ............................................................. 35
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 36
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ............................................................... 37
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ...... 39
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ........................ 40
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