Symbols on the Chainsaw
For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indicators, take
care to follow the instructions and avoid mistakes.
The refuelling port.
Position: Fuel Cap.
The oil reservoir port.
Position: Oil Cap.
Set the switch to the I position to start the engine.
Set the switch to the O position to stop the engine immediately.
Position: front top of the rear handle.
When starting the engine, pulling out the choke knob on the back-right of the rear handle, you can
set the starting mode as follows:
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First-stage: starting mode when the engine is warm
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Second-stage: starting mode when the engine is cold
Position: upper-right of the air filter cover.
H
The screw under the “H” stamp is the high-speed adjustment screw.
L
The screw under the “L” stamp is the slow-speed adjustment screw.
T
The screw to the left of the “T” stamp is the idle adjustment screw.
Position: left side of the rear handle.
Shows the direction for the train brake being released (white arrow) or activated (black arrow).
Position: front of the chain cover.
If you turn the rod with a screwdriver to follow the arrow direction to the MAX position, more chain
oil will flow. If you turn the rod backwards towards the MIN position, less chain oil will flow.
Position: bottom of the power unit.
Safety Precautions
Before Use
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Read this owner's manual carefully to understand how to operate this unit properly.
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You should never use the product when under the influence of alcohol, when suffering from
exhaustion or lack of sleep, when suffering from drowsiness as a result of having taken cold
medicine, or at any other time when a possibility exists that your judgement might be impaired or
that you might not be able to operate the machine properly and in a safe manner.
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Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.
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Never use the product under circumstances like those described below:
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When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it not possible to
maintain a steady posture
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At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited
and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the area.
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During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any
other times when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product.
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When using this product for the first time, before beginning actual work, learn to handle it from
skilled worker.
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Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower attention spans, and this in turn
leads to accidents and injury. Limit the amount of time of using the machine continuously to
somewhere around 10 minutes per session, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of rest between work
sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work performed in a single day under 2 hours or
less.
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Be sure to keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions
arise.
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Always be sure to include this manual when selling, lending or otherwise transferring the
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