4. Use good quality ecological chain oil to ensure long life
for the moving parts. Do not use recovered or preused
oil containing impurities.
Make sure that no dirt gets into the oil tank.
Checking the automatic oil function
Check the automatic operation of the chain lubrication by
pointing the tip of the switched-on saw towards a piece of
paper laying on the ground. If a patch of oil appears and
becomes larger, then the automatic oil function is working.
If there are no traces of oil even though the oil tank is
full, then the automatic oil function is not working.
If the automatic oil function is not working, remove the
chain bar and clean out the oil ways of the chainsaw
and chain bar. On reassemble if the chainsaw is still not
working take it to an autorised service centre.
Avoiding kickback
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Be constantly aware of the position of the upper
quadrant of the blade tip. This is the part that triggers
a kickback when it hits resistance.
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Never engage the upper quadrant of the guide bar with
whatever you are cutting and avoid contact with any
hidden branches or obstructions. Ensure there is a clear
work area.
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Always clear away brush, vegetation and any
obstructing debris before attempting a cut that might
trigger a kickback.
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Avoid cuts that will cause the chainsaw to jam in a tree
trunk or limb.
Avoid jamming
Always cut into the compression wood first until the cut
starts to close. Always make the compression cut beneath
if the log or limb is suspended from one end, and on top
if it is supported at both ends. Cut from the other side
towards the compression cut. Make a habit of using a
wedge to prevent the compression cut jamming tight on
the chainsaw blade.
Extension cord support
During use of the chainsaw, the extension cord will
continually be pulled as you move from one area to another.
A cord retention hook (17) has been provided on the
housing of the chainsaw to assist in preventing the
electrical connection between the extension cord and
chainsaw plug being forced apart.
Note.
The support is for the extension cord, and not the
cable from the chainsaw.
1. To fit the extension cord to the support, make a tight
loop in the extension cord, approximately 300mm from
the socket on the extension cord.
2. Fit the loop into the rectangle recess in the back
portion of the chainsaw.
3. Push the loop all the way through the housing by
approximately 25mm.
4. Push each side of the loop downwards so each side of
the loop fits over the cord retention hook.
5. To seat the cable firmly, gently pull one of the two lengths
of extension cable on the right hand side of the chainsaw.
6. After, and only after the cable is correctly seated, plug the
chainsaw plug into the socket of the extension cable.
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