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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Thank y

ou for purchasing the Forest Master FM16E chainsaw, here you will find everything

you need to know about setting up your new chainsaw. Please remember to read and
understand the manual and any safety information supplied with it.

Box Contents:

Part No. Desc.

Quantity

Part No. Desc.

Quantity

Chainsaw

Manual

Chains

Replacement Brushes

16” Bar

Plastic Oil Can

Chainsaw Cover

Sharpening Tool

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Summary of Contents for FM16E

Page 1: ...for setting up your chainsaw and general safety information Ensure you read and understand this manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your power tool Remember to keep this manual as you may...

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Page 3: ...w about setting up your new chainsaw Please remember to read and understand the manual and any safety information supplied with it Box Contents Part No Desc Quantity Part No Desc Quantity 1 Chainsaw 1...

Page 4: ...1 Locate the cover plate handle Fig 1 and lift it Fig 2 2 While pushing in the handle rotate the handle counter clockwise 3 Keep pressing in and rotating counter clockwise until the cover plate is loo...

Page 5: ...ke the 16 bar and wrap one of the chains around it make sure the teeth Fig 3 go into the slot Fig 4 Fig 4 Fig 3 Also remember when putting the chain on the bar to make sure the chain rotation is corre...

Page 6: ...Now place the bar onto the chainsaw Fig 6 7 Fig 6 Fig 7 4...

Page 7: ...Remember to ensure the teeth of the chain are lined up correctly and set in the grooves on the wheel Fig 8 Fig 9 5...

Page 8: ...ing hole Fig 10 this can be done by adjusting the tensioning pin Fig 11 clock wise to tighten and counter clock wise to loosen Fig 11 Fig 10 Once aligned place the cover plate back on to the machine a...

Page 9: ...3 clock wise to tighten and counter clock wise to loosen Fig 13 A properly tensioned chainsaw chain should still be just a little loose on the chainsaw guide bar but the chain needs to be tight enough...

Page 10: ...end SAE 30 oil in summer and SAE 10 in winter should you use SAE 30 in the winter you should keep the chainsaw in a warm location so the oil stays a thinner viscosity failure to do this could result i...

Page 11: ...operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious perso...

Page 12: ...that is under tension be alert for spring back When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and or throw the chainsaw out of control Use extreme cauti...

Page 13: ...ain bar may become hot handle with care Safety of others This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience...

Page 14: ...total weight of logs User can make a longer base if required Drop down securing chain patented design automatically stops logs jumping Easily Rotates giving flat storage Quickfire Saw Horse Holds logs...