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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
WARNING!
: All maintenance work on the chainsaw apart from the work described in
this manual shall only be carried out by authorised service personnel.
WARNING!
: Before performing any repair work, always turn off engine, Do
not carry out maintenance when the engine is running or hot.
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 following any chain brake service. Test chain
brake as follows:
1. Place chainsaw 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) firmly.
[not the chain brake lever (C)].
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then
immediately activate the chain brake lever (C) by
pushing it forward with your thumb.
6. The 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.
WARNING!
If chain does not stop, turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest
authorised service centre for service.
Do not operate saw without the air filter. Dust and
dirt will be drawn into the engine and damage it. The
air filter must be cleaned after 20 hours of service.
Cleaning the air filter (C)
Remove the top cover by undoing the cover fastening
screw on the cover. You can then remove the cover.
Lift out the air filter and wash filter in clean warm soapy
water. Rinse in clear cool water. Air dry completely.
Refit the air filter, fit the cover for the air filter.
Make sure that the cover fits perfectly. Tighten the
fastening screw for the cover.
SPARK PLUG
To ensure that the saw’s engine retains its power,
the spark plug must be clean and have the correct
electrode gap (0.6-0.7 mm). The spark plug (D) must be
cleaned or replaced after every 20 hours of service.
Set the engine On/Off switch to Stop.
Remove the top cover by undoing the fastening screw
on the cover.
You can then remove the cover.
Disconnect the ignition cable from the spark plug by
