Fuel and oil
• NEVER store the unit with fuel in the tank in an environment
where petrol fumes could come into contact with a flame, spark
or sources of extreme heat.
• Store the unit in a clean and dry environment.
• Allow the motor to cool before storing.
• If fuel tank needs to be drained, do so outdoors when the motor
is cold.
• Respect the environment and do not dispose of oil or petrol by
pouring into the drainage system or into the ground.
• Do not add, remove or modify any of the units components.
To do so could result in:
Injuries to the operator and other persons present.
Damage to the unit.
Moreover this will invalidate the warranty.
Extended storage
• Inspect, clean and repair if necessary.
• Remove all fuel from tank safely.
• Remove spark plug and pour one tea spoon of clean oil into spark
plug hole cylinder replace spark plug.
• Store in clean, dry area.
DANGER THIS UNIT PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE THIS PRODUCT INDOORS.
Maintenance of saw chain and guide bar
Saw chain
WARNING!
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the
cutters sharp.
Your cutters need to be sharpened when:
• Saw dust becomes powder-like
• You need extra force to saw
• The cut way does not go straight
• Vibration increases
• Fuel consumption increases
Cutter setting standards
WARNING!
Be sure to wear safety gloves
Before filing:
• Make sure the saw chain is held securely
• Make sure the engine is stopped
• Use a round file of proper size for your chain
File size:
5
/
32
in (4.0mm)
Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file
position as illustrated. (Fig. 13)
After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to
the proper level as illustrated. (Fig. 14).
WARNING!
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of
kickback or tie-strap breakage.
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as
illustrated (Fig. 15).
Guide bar
•
Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.
• The bar rail should always be a square. Check for wear of the bar
rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a gap is
observed between them the rail is normal. Otherwise, the rail
requires re-setting or replacement. (Fig. 16).
• The guide bar is provided with a sprocket at the tip, this must be
lubricated with grease at all times.
• Keep the bar groove and lubrication hole clean.
• Check the bar rails frequently for wear and if necessary remove
the burs and square up the rails using a flat file.
WARNING!
NEVER mount a new chain on a worn sprocket
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Fig.16
Failures such as difficulty starting unit, poor performance can normally be prevented if careful attention is paid to all operating instructions and
maintenance procedures.
Checking the spark plug
Remove the spark plug cap and clean any dirt or debris from around the plug. Remove the spark plug and install it in the spark plug cap. Set
the plugs electrode on the cylinder head. Crank the engine and sparks should jump across the gap.
Spark gap 0.6 - 0.7mm (.23” .028”)
WARNING!: Be sure that there is no spilled fuel around the spark plug. Split fuel may ignite.
WARNING!: Petrol is extremely flammable and is potentially explosive under certain circumstances. Do not smoke or allow sparks or
flames in the area.
WARNING!: Never try to repair the unit, take to an authorised service centre.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Engine does not start
Is there fuel in the tank?
There is no spark from the spark
plug?
Is the compression correct?
Refill the fuel tank
Replace/check the spark plug
Check compression
Engine smokes or runs poorly
Is the correct fuel being used?
Check the mix is 25:1 Unleaded
petrol to oil
Motor stalls
Water in fuel
Spark gap is wrong
Replace fuel
Adjust spark gap
Trouble Shooting Guide
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