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1. Stop engine and screw in both H and L needles clockwise
until they stop. Do not force them.
2. Set the needles back the number of turns as shown be -
low:
3. H needle: 1⅜ turns
4. L needle: 1¼ turns
5. Start engine and allow it to warm up at half-throttle.
6.Turn L needle slowly clockwise to find a position where
idling speed is maximum, then set the L needle back a quar -
ter (1/4) turn counter clockwise.
7. Turn idle adjusting screw (T) counter clockwise until the
saw chain does not turn. If idling speed is too slow, turn the
screw clockwise.
8. Make a test cut and adjust the H needle for best cutting
power, not for maximum speed.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CORRECT USE OF THE CHAIN
SAW
REMOVING BRANCHES (Fig.15)
 Ensure that you are standing properly.
 Cut a deep notch from below into the branch about 15cm
from the trunk.
 Now cut the branch from above about 5cm further out -
wards from the lower notch until the branch drops off.
 In order to remove the remaining stub, cut from below
about 1/3 into the remaining branch close to the trunk.
 Cut into the branch from above until the branch has been
removed completely.
 WARNING: Do not remove free-hanging branches from
below.
 Always stand at the side of the tree during felling (not in
front!)
 Decide the felling direction of the tree by considering the
wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of
job after felling and other factors.
The felling notch is cut on this side of the trunk.
 First cut 1/3 of the trunk diameter horizontally into the tree
at the intended felling notch (Fig.17 No.1).
 Now cut the second part of the felling notch from above at
an angle of 45 degrees to the first cut (Fig.17 No.2).
 Now make the felling cut exactly opposite to the felling
notch. The felling cut must run horizontal and at a level
slightly higher than the bottom of the felling notch (Fig.17
No.3).
 Do not cut completely through the tree. Leave about 1/10
of the trunk diameter.
 Put wedges into the felling cut to bring the tree to fall
(Fig.17 No.4). Note the felling direction of the tree (Fig.17
No.5).
 WARNING: When felling a tree, be sure to warn neigh -
boring workers of the danger.
CUTTING A LOG LYING ON THE GROUND (Fig.18)
Saw down halfway, then roll the log over and cut from the
opposite side.
CUTTING A LOG HANGING OFF THE GROUND (Fig.16)
 If cutting in area A (see figure 16), saw up from the bot -
tom one-third and finish by sawing down from the top. If
cutting in area B, saw down from the top one-third and finish
by sawing up from the bottom.
 This technique must be following to ensure the chain
bar does not jam. If the chain saw does become jammed,
switch it off immediately. Use wedges to free the bar.