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1. Pull kickback guard back against the front handle to ensure that the chain 

brake is not applied.

2. Screw out the guide bar nut and remove the chain drive cover.

3. Fit the chain around guide bar nose with the top cutters facing forwards.

4. Holding the chain over the guide bar nose, position the back end of the guide 

bar against the drive sprocket at a 45° angle to the power head. Pass the 
free end of the chain around the drive sprocket, swing the guide bar into 
place over the mounting bolt and against the power head, and guide the 
chain into the guide bar groove.

5. Seat the guide bar tensioner pin in its hole in the guide bar.

6. Replace the chain drive cover and screw the mounting nut hand tight.

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MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND ADJUSTING CHAIN

CAUTION!
Always wear gloves when handling chain.

CAUTION!
A loose chain can jump out of its groove during operation and cause serious or even
fatal injury.

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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English page 1 22 Manuele do utilizador Portugês página 23 44 Manual del operador Espanol página 45 66 Oδηγιες χρησεως Ελληνικά σελίδα 67 88 315 320 Electric 114 01 96 30 ...

Page 2: ...HE CHAIN SAW CAUTION Chain saws are dangerous Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury Read operating instructions and make certain you understand them thoroughly before using the chain saw Always use Approved helmet Approved hearing protection Approved safety goggles or face mask The chain saw is double insulated MAX 400 Do not expose saw to rain or moisture Disconnect power...

Page 3: ...ction check 11 Chain catcher 12 Right handguard 12 Slip clutch 12 Electronic overload protection 2000W 12 Mounting guide bar and adjusting chain 13 Cutting equipment 14 Chain and guide bar lubrication 15 Chain oil 15 Filling chain oil 15 Checking automatic chain lubrication system 15 Checking chain wear 16 Checking drive sprocket 16 Starting and stopping 17 Filing chain 17 Crosscutting 19 Limbing ...

Page 4: ...min 0 1 20 min Oil pump auto auto Noise levels Equivalent noise intensity at operator s ear according to international standards dB A 81 81 Noise emissions Sound power measured LW dB A 102 102 Sound power guaranteed LWA dB A 103 103 Vibration Front handle m s2 4 5 4 5 Rear handle m s2 7 0 7 0 Chain guide bar Recommended bar length inches cm 12 30 12 30 inches cm 14 35 14 35 inches cm 16 40 16 40 E...

Page 5: ...r 11 Chain 12 Guide bar 13 Chain brake inside chain drive cover 14 Kickback guard 15 Chain drive cover 16 Right handguard protects right hand in case chain breaks or derails 17 Drive sprocket concealed by chain drive cover 18 Chain catcher deflects chain in case chain breaks or derails 19 Guide bar nut 20 Nose sprocket 21 Scabbard 22 Combination tool 23 Operator s manual CHAIN SAW PARTS XXXXXX ...

Page 6: ...uant to Directive 98 37 EC Annex VI 4 The chain saw submitted is identical to the samples submitted for EU type examination The measured and guaranteed sound power levels in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC are set forth under Technical Data in the User s Manual Sarpsborg 25 March 2003 Jan Hansen President IMPORTANT BEFORE USING CHAIN SAW CAUTION The chain saw must not be modified in any way u...

Page 7: ...e Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs which may affect vision judgement or physical control Keep all body parts well away from the chain as long as the motor is running Always ensure that the chain is not touching anything before starting the chain saw Be on your guard against electric shock Avoid touching metal objects imbedded in or in elect...

Page 8: ...between you and the guide bar when moving forward Do not bear down hard when cutting With the chain properly sharpened light pressure is sufficient Forcing the saw at the end of a cut can make you lose control when you break through Secure short logs before sawing Show particular care when cutting small branches and avoid sawing bushes or many small branches at once Small branches can get caught i...

Page 9: ...is a sudden reaction in which a chain saw is thrown back as a result from contact with the upper part of the bar nose known as the kickback danger zone The direction of a kickback is always in the same plane as the guide bar The most common reaction is that the guide bar and saw are thrown up and back towards the operator The saw can be thrown in other directions too however depending on the posit...

Page 10: ... the top side of the log pulls the saw forward This presses the power head firmly against the tree providing a steady support and giving the operator added control over the saw and consequently over the kickback danger zone Follow the maintenance and sharpening instructions for the chain and guide bar When replacing chains and guide bars use only combinations recommended by us See Technical Specif...

Page 11: ...he event of a kickback the chain brake may also be activated manually and must be activated in the event of any inadvertent contact with a rotating chain An activated chain brake is released by pulling the kickback guard back towards the front handle As pointed out on page 9 a kickback can be extremely violent and lightning fast Most kickbacks are small and do not activate the chain brake When thi...

Page 12: ...ing the running saw firmly with the left hand on the front handle and the right hand on the rear handle twist your left wrist pushing the kickback guard to activate the chain brake without letting go of the front handle The chain should stop instantaneously If the chain brake does not perform as required have it serviced by authorized personnel Inertia chain brake function check Hold the running s...

Page 13: ...hapter on Assembly and Adjustment of Guide Bar and Chain and the chain and guide bar properly maintained Ensure that the CHAIN CATCHER is undamaged The right handguard protects the right hand in the event that the chain breaks or jumps out of its groove as well as keeping twigs and branches from interfering with your grip on the handle Ensure that the RIGHT HANDGUARD is undamaged The 2000W electri...

Page 14: ...e sprocket at a 45 angle to the power head Pass the free end of the chain around the drive sprocket swing the guide bar into place over the mounting bolt and against the power head and guide the chain into the guide bar groove 5 Seat the guide bar tensioner pin in its hole in the guide bar 6 Replace the chain drive cover and screw the mounting nut hand tight 45 4 6 5 MOUNTING GUIDE BAR AND ADJUSTI...

Page 15: ...lar tensioning is important to compensate for this wear Check the chain tension at least every time you refill the chain oil reservoir This section explains how correct maintenance and use of the right cutting equipment Reduces kickback tendencies Reduces the frequency of chain derailing and breakage Achieves maximum cutting effect Increases the service life of the chain The five basic rules Use o...

Page 16: ...he oil pump and cause parts to fail As a manufacturer of chain saws we have developed an ideal chain oil which being based on vegetable oils is completely biodegradable We recommend our oil for the sake of your chain and guidebar and for the sake of the environment Where chain oil is not available EP 90 gear oil may be used If you need help choosing chain oil contact your service dealer Never use ...

Page 17: ...ure that the nose sprocket turns easily and is not clogged Clean and grease if necessary Checking chain wear Inspect chain every day for Visible cracks in rivets or links Stiffness Abnormal wear in rivets or links Min 3 mm 1 8 horizontal cutter length Any deviation on any of these points indicates a worn chain which must be discarded Checking drive sprocket Check drive sprocket wear regularly and ...

Page 18: ... secure and that the chain touches nothing but the wood you are cutting Keep bystanders away from your work area FILING CHAIN CAUTION Improperly filed cutters heighten kickback tendencies General instructions regarding cutters Never cut wood using a dull chain Having to press hard is a sure sign of a dull chain as are very small chips A very dull chain will produce sawdust rather than chips A shar...

Page 19: ... cutters correctly a ROUND FILE and a FILE GUIDE are required Look under Technical Specifications for the correct file diameter and file guide for your saw and chain File only with the chain properly tensioned A loose chain wiggles making it difficult to file Always file from the inside of each cutter towards the outside Lift the file on the return stroke File the cutters on one side first Then tu...

Page 20: ...rough the log Turn the log and cut the remaining section from above Cutting a log supported at one end The log is more than likely to splinter if cut straight through from the top down Make an initial cut from below approx 1 3 of the diameter Finish the cut from above Cutting a log supported at both ends The saw is more than likely to jam in the kerf if cut straight through from above Make an init...

Page 21: ...g their guide bar length Danger zone A danger zone surrounds the tree to a distance of 2 1 2 times the height of the tree See to it that no one is standing within this zone while you are felling the tree Felling direction When felling a tree one always aims to place it where neither objects nor difficult terrain will hamper limbing and cutting Unobstructed movement and secure footing are essential...

Page 22: ...ing the bottom of the guide bar pulling chain make a 45 downward angled cut at right angles to the intended direction of fall Next do the BOTTOM NOTCH CUT ensuring that it meets the bottom of the TOP NOTCH CUT precisely Notch depth should be around 1 4 of the diameter of the tree and the angle should be around 45 The line defined by the inside angle of the notch must be precisely horizontal and at...

Page 23: ...aw If you are in doubt on any of these points contact your service dealer 1 Inspect power cable and plug for defects A damaged power cable or plug must be replaced 2 Clean ventilation openings and keep them open 3 Clean the chain brake and ensure that it works correctly 4 Check automatic chain lubrication 5 Turn guide bar over at regular intervals to distribute the wear on both sides Check to see ...

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