Forest King 20120, Manual

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6) Store the saw and fuel in an area
where sparks or open flame will not
reach it.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: The chain must not move
when the engine is running at an idle
speed. If the chain moves, the
carburetor must be adjusted. Avoid
contact with the muffler because a
hot muffler can cause serious burns
or injury.
Operation Safety Instructions
1) Do not operate a chainsaw with
one hand.
2) Only operate the chainsaw in a
well-ventilated, outdoor area.
3) Make sure that the chainsaw will
not come into contact with any object
while starting the engine. Do not start
the saw when the guide bar is in the
4) Do not apply pressure to the saw
at the end of a cut. It can cause you
to lose control of the saw when the
cut is complete.
5) Make sure the engine is stopped
before setting down the saw.
6) Make sure your chainsaw is in
good condition before operating. Do
not operate a saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
7) Do not carry the saw with the
engine running. Carry the saw with
the engine stopped and the muffler
pointing away from you, with the
guide bar and chain facing behind
you. The chain should be covered
with a bar cover to ensure the blade
will not cause harm.
8) Do not run while operating the
chainsaw.
Starting A Cold Engine
Hold the saw firmly against the
ground and make sure the chain is
free to move without contacting any
object.
1) Move the ON/OFF switch to the
ON position.
2) Pull the choke lever out to its full
extent.
3) Pull the starter rope quickly with
your right hand a maximum of 5
times. If the engine sounds as
though it is trying to start before the
5
th pull, do not pull any more and
immediately go to the next step.
4) Push the choke lever fully in.
5) Pull the starter rope quickly with
your right hand until the engine
starts.
6) Allow the engine to run for
approximately 30 seconds before
squeezing and releasing the throttle
trigger, which will allow the engine to
return to idle speed.
Starting a Warm Engine
1) Place the ON/OFF switch into the
ON position.
2) Push the choke lever full in.
3) Pull on the starter rope quickly
with your right hand until the engine
starts.
4) After the engine starts, squeeze
and release the throttle trigger, this
will allow the engine to return to idle
speed.
Flooded Engine
If your engine does not start after 10
pulls, it may be flooded. It can be
cleared of the excess fuel by
following the warm engine starting
process. Make sure the
ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
The amount of flooding in the engine
will determine how many pulls are
necessary for it to start.
Checking the Chain Brake
The chain brake should be checked
several times during use. The
engine needs to be running while
this is done and it is the only time
the saw should be set on the
ground with the engine running.
1) Place the saw on the ground.
2) Grasp the rear handle with your
right hand and the front with your
left.
3) Apply the full throttle with your
right hand.
4) Activate the chain brake by
turning your left wrist against the
hand guard without letting go of the
front handle.
The chain should stop immediately.
If the chain brake fails to activate,
take the saw to an authorized
dealer to have the chain brake
replaced or repaired.
CUTTING METHOD
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
Check the chain tension before
using the saw for the first time and
after 1 minute of operation
Do not cut any material other than
wood. Do not cut metal, plastic,
masonry, non-wood building
materials, etc.
If the chain strikes a foreign object,
stop the saw and inspect the chain
for damage. If damage is present,
repair or replace the necessary
parts.
Keep the saw clear of dirt or sand
because even a small amount
could dull the blade and possibly
cause kickback.
Before starting a major project,
practice cutting a few logs.
middle of a cut.