Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it from
being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this
packaging can be reused or recycled.
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them at all times. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the unit, its proper use and the
important safety regulations.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person,
make sure that you pass on these operating
instructions as well.
We can accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-compliance
with these instructions.
1. General safety instructions
Read carefully before using the machine.
The general safety instructions and explanations of
the information signs on the equipment are set out in
the enclosed booklet.
2. Layout (Fig. 1)
1. Chain
bar
2. Saw
chain
3. Chain tensioning screw
4. Spark mesh(inside exhaust)
5. Chain brake lever / front hand
guard
6. Front
handle
7. Starter
handle
8. Spark
plug
9. Air filter cover
10. Fuel pump (primer)
11. Safety lock
12. Oil tank cap
13. Fan housing
14. Fuel tank cap
15. Rear handle / bootstrap
16. ON/OFF switch
17. Choke / (carburetor setting)
18. Bar fastening nut
19. Throttle lever
20. Chain catch
21. Clutch cover
22. Stop claw
23. Chain guard
Safety features (fig.1)
2
LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly
reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due
to specially designed depth gauges and guard
links.
5
CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD protects
the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the
front handle while saw is running.
5
CHAIN BRAKE is a safety feature designed to
reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback by
stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is
activated by the CHAIN BRAKE lever.
11
SAFETY LOCK prevents accidental acceleration
of the engine. Throttle trigger (19) cannot be
squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed.
16
STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine
when tripped. Stop switch must be pushed to ON
position to start or restart engine.
20
CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in
the event saw chain breaks or derails during
operation. The chain catcher is designed to
intercept a whipping chain.
Note:
Study your saw and be familiar with its parts.
3. Proper use
The chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood.
You may only fell trees if you have received the
appropriate training. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for damage caused by improper or
incorrect usage.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
4. Environmental protection
Dispose of soiled maintenance material and
operating materials at the appropriate collection
point.
Recycle packaging material, metal and plastics.
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