Chainsaw User Manual

8
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts
Guide Ba
r
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
S Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Nuts
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury .
WARNING:Muffleris very hotduring
and after use. Do not touch the muffleroral-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
informationinthesafety rulesbeforeyoube-
gin.Ifyoudonot understandthesafetyrules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
BAR AND CHAIN LUB RICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownbysmokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
Only useBarand ChainOilforbar andchain
lubrication.
Oil Cap
Fuel mix cap
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of
40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125
liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline. DO
NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage.Acidicgascandamagethefuelsys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, empty the fuel systembe-
fore storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front handguard back towardthe fronthan-
dle as far as possible. The chain brake must
be disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine, hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 15″--- 1 8 ″ o
f
rope per pull.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
Whenpullingthestarterrope,donotuse thefull
extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to
break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For coldweather starting, start the unit atfull
choke; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:Donotcut materialwith thechoke/fast
idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.