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back towards the front handle before operation
FILLING THE BAR AND CHAIN OIL RESERVOIR (4)
IMPORTANT!
Bar and chain oil prevents pre-
mature wear. Never operate the chainsaw if
oil is not visible in the inspection window.
Check oil level frequently and fill as needed.
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Bar and chain oil is required to properly lubricate the
chain bar and saw chain. The chainsaw is equipped
with an automatic oiler that deposits oil on the bar
and chain when running, keeping them properly
lubricated. It is specially designed to provide low
friction and faster cuts.
NEVER
use oil or other lu-
bricants that have not been specifically designed for
use on the bar and chain. This can lead to a clogged
oil system which may cause premature wear of the
bar and chain.
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Place the chainsaw on a firm, flat surface so that the
oil cap
(4)
is on top.
Clean any debris from the cap area.
Remove the cap
(4)
.
Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the res-
ervoir.
Replace the cap and make sure oil is visible in the
reservoir.
PRIMING THE OILER
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, never
run the chainsaw without the side cover.
CAUTION:
Keep hands, clothing, and hair
away from the drive sprocket when priming
the oiler.
If this is the first time filling the bar and chain oil
reservoir, or if the chainsaw has been stored for a
long period of time without use, prime the oiler.
Wear gloves.
Unplug the chainsaw.
Loosen the side cover release knob
(8)
slightly,
but do not remove the side cover
(7)
.
Loosen the chain tensioning ring
(9)
(turn it anti-
clockwise) as far as it will go.
Loosen the side cover release knob
(8)
and re-
move the side cover
(7)
.
Remove the chain bar
(10)
and saw chain
(11)
.
Plug in the chainsaw.
Install the side cover
(7)
, then lightly tighten the
side cover release knob
(8)
.
Run the chainsaw for about two minutes.
Unplug the chainsaw, remove the side cover and
check for oil on the oil outlet
(17)
.
If no oil is present on the oil outlet
(17)
, replace
the side cover
(7)
and run for another 30 sec-
onds.
When oil begins to seep from the hole, unplug
the chainsaw and replace the bar and chain as
described in “Maintaining the Chain Bar”.
If oil is not visible in the reservoir, additional bar
and chain oil is necessary.
TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN
WARNING:
An electric power tool that is
plugged in can start accidentally. Unplug the
chainsaw before preparing for use or per-
forming maintenance.
WARNING:
If the chain is still loose when the
saw is at maximum tension, replace the chain.
IMPORTANT!
Only tension the saw chain
when the chain is cool. A hot chain may con-
tract and damage the chain bar or chain as it
cools.
Wear gloves.
Unplug the chainsaw before tensioning.
Loosen the side cover, release knob
(8)
slightly,
but do not remove the side cover
(7)
.
Hold up the nose of the chain bar
(F1)
and turn
the chain tensioning ring
(9)
clockwise.
Tighten the chain tensioning ring until the low-
est cutters underneath the bar solidly contact
the bar
(F2)
.
Tighten the side cover release knob.
Lightly pull on the chain. The tension is correct
when the chain snaps back after being pulled 3
mm away from the chain bar.
After a short period of use, allow the chain to
cool, unplug the chainsaw and check the tension
again. Watch tension carefully for the first half-
hour of use and periodically throughout the life
of the chain readjusting as required when the
chain and bar are cool to the touch. Never ten-
sion chain when it is hot.
Chain will stretch as a result of normal use, how-
ever, insufficient oil, aggressive use, or failure to
perform recommended maintenance can lead to
premature stretching.
OPERATING THE CHAINSAW
GENERAL OPERATION
DANGER!
To avoid serious personal injury, do
not overreach and do not stand on a ladder,
step stool, or any raised position that is not
fully secured. Never cut above shoulder
height.
GRIP (I)
Always grip the tool with both hands. Grasp the
front handle with the left hand and the rear han-
dle with the right
(I)
. Wrap the fingers over the
top of the handle with the thumb below the han-
dle.
STOPPING THE CHAINSAW
Release the On/Off switch to stop the chainsaw.
STARTING THE CHAINSAW
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, never
defeat the interlock by taping, wiring or tying
down the trigger lock-out.
To start the machine, first push the lock-off but-
ton for the On/Off switch
(3)
and then press the
On/Off switch
(2)
and keep it pressed. When the
machine is running, the lock-off button can be re-
leased again. To switch off the machine, release
the On/Off switch.
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