Owner's manual

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Always check that the chain oil reservoir is properly filled before use.
• Alwaysusegoodquality,chainoil(30weight).Donotattempttouse
motor oil, 2 stroke oil, or any other type of alternative lubricant.
• Toaddoil,stoptheengineandremovetheoilllercap(5).Fillthe
reservoir with 260ml of oil. Replace the filler cap.
• Starttheengine,andrunthesawwiththechainapprox200mmfromthe
ground. Oil should be thrown off of the chain onto the ground.
• Ifoilisnotdeliveredproperly,usetheadjustmentscrewwhichcanbe
located on the underside of the main body next to the clutch assembly.
NOTE: The delivery passageways may need cleaning. Stop the engine,
remove the side cover from the machine, remove the cutting bar, and
clean all wood chips or dust from the machine. Reassemble and test.
• Donotallowthereservoirtorundryduringuse.
Fuelling
• Always refuel in a safe place, well away from the work area, and any
source of heat or ignition. Avoid any contact with the fuel. DO NOT
SMOKE.
• Onlyaddfuelwhentheengineisstopped,andhascooledfully.
• Fuelshouldalwaysbepremixed,donotmixfuelinthepetroltank.Only
mix as much fuel as you intend to use. Use 25 parts unleaded petrol to
every 1 part two stroke oil. Always use proper 2 stroke oil.
• Tipthechainsawontoit’sside,petrolllercap(9)uppermost.
• Removethepetrolllercap(9),llthetankwithfuelmixturetothelevel
of the filler hole.
• Replacethellercap.
• Makesurethatanyfuelspillageisproperlycleanedup.
• Movethechainsawwellawayfromthefuellingareabeforestarting
engine.
• Keepextrafuelwellawayfromtheworkarea.
Starting the engine
WARNING: This chainsaw will produce toxic fumes as soon as it is running.
Never attempt to start the engine indoors, or in any kind of enclosed space.
Always wear proper safety protection, use of this tool requires goggles,
gloves, ear defenders, face mask, and sturdy clothing. Wearing a hard hat,
and safety boots, is also advisable.
• Place the chainsaw onto the ground, ensuring that the chain blade is not
in contact with any object.
• Pullthechokelever(6)out(Iftheengineisalreadywarm,pushthechoke
lever in).
• Settheignitionswitch(9)tothe“ON”position.
• Pressdownonthefronthandle(4)tosteadythechainsaw.Griptherecoil
starter (11), and pull gently to remove slack.
• Pullthestartinghandlermlytostarttheengine.Donotwrapthestarter
cord around your hand, always guide the cord back into the casing.
• Theengineshouldstartafterafewpulls.
• Astheenginewarms,pushthechokelever(6)in.
NOTE: The engine may not require and choke to start even if cold. If you are
finding it difficult to start, push the choke lever fully in and try again.
Stopping the engine
• Release the trigger throttle (8), and allow the engine to idle.
• Movetheignitionswitch(9)tothe“OFF”position.
• Theenginewillstop.
Engine adjustments
• Whenadjustedproperly,theengineshouldidlesmoothlyandaccelerate
without hesitation. The saw chain should not move when the engine is
idling.
Checking chain brake operation
• This machine is equipped with a chain brake system. This is designed
to stop the chain in the event of a severe kickback. The chain brake is
activated when contact with the users hand or arm knocks the blade
guard (3) forwards.
• Thechainbrakeshouldbecheckedforcorrectoperationbeforeeach
use.
• Tocheckthechainbrakeoperation,runthemachineatfullspeed,and
push the blade guard (3) forwards. The chain should stop immediately
(less than 1 second). If the chain brake does not operate satisfactorily, the
saw should be serviced at an authorised service centre.
• Toresetthechainbrake,returnthebladeguard(3)toitsrearward
position.
NOTE: Do not run the engine with the chain brake engaged for more than a
few seconds. Permanent damage to the brake mechanism may occur.
Using Your Chainsaw
WARNING: Using a chainsaw correctly is a technical skill. A chainsaw used
incorrectly can be highly dangerous. The information presented below is
general guidance only. If you are not entirely confident in your ability to use
this tool safely DO NOT USE.
Cutting
• Always maintain a secure footing, if it is not possible to reach the cutting
area from a secure position, do not cut.
• Carefullyassesthesafestwaytocut(see“avoidingkickback”section
below). Every cut made using a chainsaw is unique, every cut presents
its own safety considerations. Always consider how the wood may move
or fall when it has been cut. Make sure that the wood will not fall or roll
towards you, and that the blade will not become trapped.
• Alwaysholdthesawsecurely,keepingyourleftarmasstraightasis
practical. Do not raise the saw above chest height.
• Withthesawrunningatfullspeed,lowerthebladeintothewood.Always
use the part of the cutting bar nearest to the body of the machine.
• Allowthebladetoworksteadilythroughthewood.Itshouldnotbe
necessary to use force to make the saw cut. Slow cutting indicates a
blunt blade.
• Donotallowthebladetocontacttheground,oranyobjectotherthan
that which you intend to cut.
• Releasethetriggerthrottle(8)assoonasthecutiscomplete.Running
the engine at full throttle without a load will cause rapid wear to the
engine, saw chain, and guide bar.
Avoiding kickback
• Kickback is usually caused when the chain teeth near the tip of the
cuttingbar“bite”intoasolidobject.Theresultingreactionaryforcemay
make the saw violently accelerate up and back, towards the user.
• Modernchainsawshavenumerousfeaturesdesignedtoreduce
kickback, but careful use is the best guarantee of safety.
• Alwaysuseasharpchainsawblade.Bluntbladesaremorelikelytojam
in the wood.
• Alwayscutatfullspeed.Atpartspeedthesawmaynotbeabletodrive
the blade through the wood, resulting in jamming and kickback.
• Checkthecuttingareaforforeignbodies.Contactingwire,concrete,
brick, or other materials can cause sudden loss of control.
• Checkbehindthecuttingarea.Iftheteethatthetipofthecuttingbar
make contact with other wood, they will drive the chainsaw up, and back.
• Donotattempttomakecutsthroughmaterialthickerthanrecommended
above. The recommended cutting length is intentionally less than the
overall bar length so that the teeth at the bar tip are not in the wood.
• Alwaysholdthesawsecurely,keepyourleftarmasstraightasis
practical when cutting.
• Aproperlyfunctioningchainbrakeisimportantispreventinginjuryinthe
event of kickback. Always test the chain brake before use.
Maintenance
Always stop the engine, and allow to cool fully, before performing any
cleaning or maintenance.
Blade maintenance
• Aftereveryuse,unsurethatallwastematerialisremovedfromtheblade.
• Ifcuttingspeedisreduced,orifcuttingproducespowderratherthan
wood chips, the blade is probably blunt. The blade should be regularly
sharpened using an appropriately sized chainsaw file.
• Tomaximisetheservicelife,periodicallyturntheguidebaroverwhen
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