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CONTENTS
Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: .............................................. 2
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ................................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ....................................................................... 3
INTR ODUCTION
Dear Customer , ............................................................. 4
WHA T IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain sa w? ................................... 5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
Bef ore using a new chain saw ...................................... 6
Important ....................................................................... 6
Always use common sense .......................................... 6
Personal protective equipment ...................................... 7
Machine
′
s safety equipment ......................................... 7
Cutting equipment ......................................................... 10
ASSEMBL Y
Fitting the bar and chain ............................................... 16
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ............................................................................... 17
Fuelling ......................................................................... 18
Fuel safety .................................................................... 18
ST ARTING AND STOPPING
Star ting and stopping .................................................... 19
W ORKING TECHNIQUES
Bef ore use: .................................................................... 21
General working instructions ........................................ 21
How to avoid kickback ................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE
Gener al ......................................................................... 29
Carburettor adjustment ................................................. 29
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety
equipment .....................................................................
30
Muffler ........................................................................... 32
Starter ........................................................................... 32
Air filter .......................................................................... 33
Spark plug ..................................................................... 34
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ..................................... 34
Needle bearing lubrication ............................................ 34
Adjustment of the oil pump ........................................... 34
Cooling system ............................................................. 35
Winter use ..................................................................... 35
Heated handles ............................................................. 35
Maintenance schedule .................................................. 36
TECHNICAL D ATA
T echnical data ............................................................... 37
Bar and chain combinations ......................................... 38
Saw chain filing and file gauges .................................... 38
EC-declaration of conformity ......................................... 38