9. OPERATION & USE
Grip the rear handle
, covering the throttle
trigger lockout
with the palm of your hand.
Pull the throttle
to release the throttle advance.
The engine will now idle at normal tick over.
If pausing for more than a few seconds, engage the
chain brake. Do not move more than three paces
without engaging the chain brake and stopping the
engine.
Transport the chainsaw with the bar guard in place.
WARNING: The saw chain continues to move for a
period after the throttle has been released.
9.2 WARM STARTING THE ENGINE.
Position the stop switch up. Pull out the choke to engage the throttle advance (midway
position).
Pull the recoil starter cord to start the engine.
Operate the throttle trigger lockout and throttle to release the throttle advance.
9.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE.
To stop the engine depress the stop switch in to the “O” position.
NOTE: If the chainsaw has been running at full speed for a prolonged period allow the saw
to idle for a few minutes before stopping the engine.
The engine shall be stopped while carrying out any other operation such as:
– Refuelling.
– Topping up chain oil.
– Making checks or adjustments.
– Cleaning.
– Moving from one place to another by foot.
– Transporting.
FIG.15
16
17
Warning:
Chainsaws pose a very significant health and safety risk
even to careful and trained operators.
9.4
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE) - FIG. 16
Due to the nature and ferocity of a petrol driven
chainsaw, no PPE can provide 100% protection
against chainsaw cuts.
Equipment specifically designed for use with a
chainsaw shall be worn, consisting of:
A safety helmet with mesh visor and ear defender to
protect against falling/thrown debris and the high
levels of noise generated.
Gloves with additional protective guard material on
the back of the left hand to defend against chain
whip in the event of breakage.
Trousers or chaps with leg protection incorporated
into the front/side. In case of contact with a moving
saw chain the clogging material is designed to stop
the chain before it penetrates fully through and into
flesh.
Safety boots with a good non-slip tread
incorporating protection to toes & shins.
High visibility jacket. Some jackets incorporate the
clogging material like the trousers, but in any event
should be close fitting.
All this equipment should be tested to relevant
international and European standards and marked
accordingly. The gloves, boots and trousers should
be additionally marked with symbol, also
indicating the chain speed to which they have been
tested.
ATTENTION: Fully read and understand the general
safety instructions section of this manual before
proceeding.
9. OPERATION & USE
FIG.16