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Warning:
Chainsaws pose a very significant health and safety risk
even to careful and trained operators.
9.4
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
(PPE) - FIG. 16
Due to the nature and ferocity of a petrol driven
chainsaw, no PPE can provide 100% protection against
chainsaw cuts.
Equipment specifically designed for use with a
chainsaw shall be worn, consisting of:
– A safety helmet with mesh visor and ear defender to
protect against falling/thrown debris and the high
levels of noise generated.
– Gloves with additional protective guard material on
the back of the left hand to defend against chain
whip in the event of breakage.
– Trousers or chaps with leg protection incorporated
into the front/side. In case of contact with a moving
saw chain the clogging material is designed to stop
the chain before it penetrates fully through and into
flesh.
– Safety boots with a good non-slip tread incorporating
protection to toes & shins.
– High visibility jacket. Some jackets incorporate the
clogging material like the trousers, but in any event
should be close fitting.
All this equipment should be tested to relevant
international and European standards and marked
accordingly. The gloves, boots and trousers should be
additionally marked with symbol, also indicating the
chain speed to which they have been tested.
Attention:
Fully read and understand the general
safety instructions section of this manual before
proceeding
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9. OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
8. ASSEMBLY
– Elevate the tip of the guide bar,
keeping light pressure down on the
front of the power head while
tightening the clutch cover nuts
fully.
– When secure, ensure the chain
brake is disengaged and check to
see that the chain runs freely in the
guide bar groove.
– When operating a new saw chain,
stop and check the tension after a
few minutes work (with the engine
stopped and blade brake applied). This is necessary due to initial stretch being taken up in the
chain links.
–
WARNING:
A loose saw chain is dangerous and may result in a serious accident.
FIG. 10
8.2 FUEL & LUBRICATION -
FIGS. 10 - 11
This chainsaw is equipped with a 2 stroke air cooled
petrol engine.
This type of engine requires a mixture of fuel and
oil to perform and function. Failure to use the
correct oil, fuel or mixture ratio will cause
permanent damage to the engine. Only use fresh,
clean, good quality unleaded fuel mixed with a high
quality 2 stroke oil. Do not use any other types of
oil e.g. engine oil as this will cause damage to the
engine.
A mix ratio of 25:1 must be used. To mix a ratio of 25:1,
add 0.2 litres (200ml) of 2 stroke oil into 5 litres of
unleaded fuel (2.5%).
– Attention:
Always handle fuel with caution.
Pour the fuel/oil mixture into a specifically designed
mixing receptacle before replacing the cap and
shaking gently. Remove the fuel tank cap
by
turning it anti-clockwise.
With the aid of a funnel pour the fuel/oil mixture into
the fuel tank before replacing the cap firmly. Avoid
spillage and do not over fill.
–
Note:
Always mix and refuel in a well ventilated area
away from sources of ignition.
The chain lubrication system must provide a continuous flow of specific oil onto the guide bar
and chain. No lubricating oil at all will result in damage to the guide bar. Overheating will
generate smoke.
– Only use oil specifically designed for lubricating chainsaw guide bars and chains.
– Remove the chain oil tank cap
by turning it anti-clockwise.
– With the aid of a funnel pour the lubricant into the oil tank, before replacing the cap firmly.
– Do not use 2 stroke oil, engine oil or used oil.
– Wipe any spilt fuel or oil immediately.
FIG. 11
FIG.16
FIG. 9
