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WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-

strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

ENG

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530163638

11/22/02

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

For Occasional Use Only

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

Summary of Contents for 2002-11

Page 1: ...NT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 530163638 11 22 02 R Electrolux Canada Corporation 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga Ontario L5R 4C2 Copyright E2002 Electro...

Page 2: ... and operating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual S Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or fac...

Page 3: ...fore refueling S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw S Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly ...

Page 4: ...rip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked S Posit...

Page 5: ...dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light ning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator S Either of these reactio...

Page 6: ...ce dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratories Inc and the Canadian Standards Association in accordance with ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw Safety Requirements CSA Z62 1 1995 Chain Saws Occupa tional Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc cupational Health and Safety ASSEMBLY Pro...

Page 7: ... Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chain stretches during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw An adjusting screw located on the guide bar is used to adjust the tension of the chain see illustration 1 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until ...

Page 8: ...igger This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or refueled starting The choke provides addi tional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a dev...

Page 9: ...dic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See STORAGE section for addi tional information STARTING WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at id...

Page 10: ...the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible S When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gine running Place the ...

Page 11: ...e of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to ...

Page 12: ...k and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutt...

Page 13: ...ting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job S Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the b...

Page 14: ...resting screen 7 Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush Replace screen if any wires are broken or screen is blocked after cleaning 8 Reinstall spark arresting screen 9 Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws En sure outlet cover and both screws are re installed correctly see illustrations to prevent damage to the saw The ex haust outlet must face the chain brake bar side of the saw Exhaust...

Page 15: ...over 3 Pull off the spark plug boot 4 Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card 5 Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inches 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws TIghten securely Screws Spark Plug Boot Spark Plug Cylinder Cover STORAGE WARNING Stop engine and allow to coo...

Page 16: ...inal date of pur chase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Pro ducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not spec...

Page 17: ...C TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COV ERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any war ranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an appr...

Page 18: ...el indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours ...

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