Raider RDP-GCS07, User Manual

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fall. Be very careful, otherwise a body injury may occur.
1.6.27. On a sloped terrain the operator should stay on upper part of the slope with respect to the
tree being cut, never lower.
1.6.28. Watch out for logs that may roll down towards you. Jump away!
1.6.29. Operating saw tends to rotate when tip of the chain guide bar touches processed material.
In such case the saw may get out of control and move towards the operator (risk of body injury!).
1.6.30. Do not use the saw above your shoulder level, or when standing on a tree, ladder, scaffold,
trunk etc.
1.6.31. Avoid touching the muffler. Hot muffler may cause severe burns.
1.7. To prevent saw recoil follow below instructions.
1.7.1. Never start or guide a cut with the tip of the guide bar!
1.7.2. Always start cutting with saw previously switched on!
1.7.3. Ensure the cutting chain is sharp.
1.7.4. Never cut more than one branch at a time. When cutting off, watch out for surrounding
branches. When cutting a tree through, watch out for nearby tree trunks.
2. Construction and use.
Petrol chain saw is a hand-held tool. It is driven by an air cooled, two-stroke combustion engine.
Tool of this type is designed for tasks in home garden. The saw can be used for cutting down trees,
cutting branches, firewood, wood for fireplace and other tasks where cutting wood is necessary. Petrol
chain saw is a tool for amateur use only.
Use the device according to the manufacturer’s instructions only.
3. Preparation for operation.
3.1. Carrying the chain saw.
Prior to carrying the chain saw slide chain cover onto guide bar and chain. When carrying the chain
saw, hold it by front handle. Do not carry the saw when holding main handle. If several cuttings are to
be made, switch off the chain saw with the ignition switch between consecutive tasks.
3.2. Installation of guide bars and saw chain.
Prior to guide bar installation remove plastic transport spacer, placed on guide fixing screws under
the guard. Use pin and adjustment screw for adjustment of chain tension. It is very important that the
bolt located on adjustment screw falls into hole in the guide bar during installation of the guide bar.
You can move the bolt to the front and back by turning the adjustment screw. Those parts must be
set appropriately prior to starting guide bar installation in the saw.
Guide bar and chain are supplied separately.
Brake lever (6) must be in the upper (vertical) position.
Unscrew the guide bar fixing nuts (7) and remove the casing (10).
Put the chain (21) onto driving chain wheel located behind the clutch.
Install the guide bar (20) (slide it behind the clutch) onto guiding screws and push towards driving
chain wheel.
Put the chain (21) onto guide bar chain wheel (22) from below.
Move the guide bar (20) away from the driving chain wheel, so chain guiding links are placed in the
guide bar groove.
Ensure the pin of the chain tension adjustment screw is in the middle of the lower hole of the guide
bar (20), adjust when necessary.
Place the casing (10) in its place and fix by slightly tightening guide bar fixing nuts (7).
Strain the chain appropriately using the chain tension adjustment screw (8). Chain tension is
appropriate when the chain can be lifted by 3 to 4 mm in the middle of the guide bar in horizontal
position.
Firmly tighten guide bar fixing screws (7) while holding the guide bar tip.
Prior to guide bar and chain installation ensure that position of chain cutting blades is appropriate
(correct position of the chain on the guide bar is shown on the tip of the guide bar). Always wear
protective gloves during checks and installation of the chain to prevent cuts from sharp edges of the
chain.