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• ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS
1. Fill the fuel tank (B) with correct fuel mixture
(Fig. 8).
2. Fill the oil tank (C) with correct chain and bar oil
(Fig. 8).
3. Be certain the chain brake is disengaged (A) before
starting unit (Fig. 8).
• TO START ENGINE
The choke has 3 positions: RUN (A), HALF (B) and
CHOKE (C) (Fig. 9A).
1. Slide red STOP switch (D) up for starting (Fig. 9B).
2. Move the yellow choke lever (E) to (CHOKE)
(Fig. 9C).
3. Push the primer bulb (F) 10 times (Fig. 9D).
4. Latch throttle advance: depress latch and hold (A)
squeeze throttle trigger (B) release trigger and then
the latch (Fig. 10A).
5. Place saw on a firm, flat surface. Hold saw firmly as
shown. Pull starter rapidly 4 times. Beware of
moving chain! (Fig.10B)
6. Move yellow choke lever (D) to (HALF)
(Fig.10C).
7. Hold saw firmly and pull starter rapidly 4 times.
Engine should start (Fig. 10D).
8. Warm up for 10 seconds. Depress and release
trigger (E) for IDLE, then go to step 9 (Fig. 10E).
9. Move yellow choke lever (F) to (RUN) (Fig. 10F).
If engine failed to start, repeat these instructions.
• RE-STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to
(HALF).
3. Depress the primer bulb 10 times.
4. Set the throttle latch.
5. Pull the starter rope rapidly 4 times. The engine
should start.
6. Move the choke lever to (RUN).
7. Release the throttle latch.
• TO STOP ENGINE
1. Release trigger and allow engine to return to idle
speed.
2. Move STOP switch down to stop engine.
NOTE: For emergency stopping, simply activate chain
brake and move STOP switch down.
• CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST
Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper
function.
Perform a chain brake test prior to initial cutting,
following extensive cutting, and definitely following any
Chain brake service.
TEST CHAIN BRAKE AS FOLLOWS (Fig. 11) :
1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.
2. Start engine.
3.
Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand.
4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not
chain brake lever (C)] firmly.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then
immediately activate the chain brake lever (C).
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does,
immediately release the throttle trigger.
7. If chain brake functions properly, turn the engine off
and return the chain brake to the DISENGAGED
position.
A
B
C
WARNING: If chain does not stop, turn
engine off and take your unit to the nearest.
Authorized Service Center for service.
WARNING: Activate the chain brake slowly
and deliberately. Keep the chain from touching
anything; don t let the saw tip forward.
F
B
D
A
WARNING: Never start or operate the saw
unless the bar and chain are properly
installed.
• FUEL FILTER
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire.
3. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line.
Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening until
you can reach it with your fingers.
NOTE: Do not pull hose completely out of tank.
4.
Lift filter (A) out of tank (Fig. 19).
5. Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.
6. Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank
opening. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner of
tank. Use a long handle screwdriver to aid in filter
placement if necessary.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Section
FUEL AND LUBRICATION. Install fuel cap.
• SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN (Fig. 20A)
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically
reduce engine performance.
1.
Remove the 2 bar retaining nuts (A) and loosen the
2 screws (B) that secure the chain brake cover
(Fig. 20A).
2. Remove the chain brake cover. Remove the 3
screws that hold the muffler to the cylinder. The
muffler will lift off after retaining screws are removed
(Figure 20B).
3. Separate muffler halves (C). Remove the metal
baffles (D) and spacer tubes (E).
4. Discard the used spark arrester screen and replace
it with a new one (F) (Fig. 20B).
5. Reassemble the muffler components and install the
muffler to the cylinder. Tighten screws securely.
• SPARK PLUG
NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine, spark plug
must be kept clean and properly gapped.
1.
Push STOP switch down.
2. Disconnect the wire connector (A) from the spark
plug (B) by pulling and twisting at the same time
(Fig. 21).
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug socket wrench.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL.
4. Reinstall a new spark plug, gapped at .635mm.
• CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum
performance. If further adjustments are necessary,
please take your unit to the nearest professional.
• STORING A CHAIN SAW
Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requires
storage maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are
followed, fuel remaining in the carburetor will evaporate,
leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead to difficult
starting and result in costly repairs.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any
pressure in tank. Carefully drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to
remove fuel from carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
4. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
5. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-stroke oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly
several times to coat internal components. Replace
spark plug (Fig. 22).
NOTE: Store the unit in a dry place and away from
possible sources of ignition such as a furnace, gas hot
water heater, gas dryer, etc.
Fig. 18
CAUTION: Never operate your saw without
a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced
after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank
completely before changing filter.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20A
A
B
Fig. 20B
E
C
D
F
Fig. 21
A
B
CAUTION: Never store a chain saw for
longer than 30 days without performing the
following procedures.
Fig. 22
A
B
C
WARNING: Only start the machine as the person shows in the
figure. Always follow the next steps before start sawing!
o Always place the machine on the ground to avoid the machine
can drop during starting.
o When the engine is started, depress and release the trigger:
now the stick (throttle latch) on the main switch (throttle trigger)
is released.
o Now the saw turns off automatically ones the finger is taken off
the switch.
Fig. 8 Fig. 9A
D
F
E
Fig. 10A
Fig. 10B
Fig. 10C
Fig. 10D
Fig. 10E
Fig. 10F
Fig. 11
A
B
C
Fig. 9B
Fig. 9D
Fig. 9C