F.F. Group 46 358, Original Instructions Manual

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GCS 425T PRO
SAW CHAIN
WARNING
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to
keep the cutters always sharp.
Your cutters need to be sharpened when:
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Sawdust becomes powder-like.
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You need extra force to saw in.
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The cut way does not go straight.
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Vibration increases.
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Fuel consumption increases.
CUTTER SETTING STANDARDS:
Be sure to wear safety gloves.
Before filing:
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Make sure the saw chain is held securely. (Fig. 20).
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Make sure the engine is stopped.
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Use a round file of proper size for your chain.
File size: 5/32”(4.0mm) for all models.
Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward.
Keep the file position as illustrated.
After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge
and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the
chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge
angles as illustrated.
GUIDE BAR
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Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.
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The bar rail should always be a square. Check for wear
(Fig. 22) of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and
the outside of a cutter. If a gap is observed between
them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is
worn. Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced.
(1) Ruler (2) Gap (3) No gap
STORAGE
1. Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel.
2. Empty the oil tank.
3. Clean the entire unit.
4. Store the unit in a dry place out of the reach of children.
WASTE DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Never pour remainders of chain lubricant or 2-stroke
fuel mixture in the drain or sewerage system or soil,
but dispose of it in a proper, environmentally friendly
way, e.g., at a special collecting point or dump. If your
device should become useless somewhere in the fu -
ture or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose
of the device together with your domestic refuse, but
dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Thoroughly empty the oil/lubricant and fuel tanks and
dispose of the remainders at a special collecting point
or dump. Please also dispose of the device itself at
an according collecting/recycling point. By doing so,
plastic and metal parts can be separated and recycled.
Information concerning the disposal of materials and
devices are available from your local administration.
WARRANTY
This product is warranted in accordance with the legal/
country specific regulations, effective from the date of
purchase by the first user. Damage attributable to normal
wear and tear, overload or improper handling will be ex -
cluded from the warranty. In case of a claim, please send
the machine, completely assembled, to your dealer.
Type of
chain
File diameter Top plate angle Down angle Head angle (55°)
Depth gauge
standard
Vise rotate angle Vise angle Side angle
Ε1 5/32" 30° 10° 85° 0.025"
Depth gauge File