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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Before using the product for the first time, you should know how it works. If it is possible ,
learn the proper use of the machine from a person with experience.
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Do not use in conditions such as; rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds, or when the
weather conditions make it unsafe to use this product.
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Do not allow other person to be near the chainsaw when starting and stopping it.
Keep bystanders and animals out of the working area.
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Keep all body parts away from the saw when the engine is running.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that the saw is not in contact with any objects.
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Do not use a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not correctly installed.
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Make sure that the chain stops moving when the throttle is released.
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Follow the instructions in the manual on how to start a chain saw and make sure to hold the
chain saw with a firm grip on the handles.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil. A chainsaw should never be carried around with
the engine running.
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When transporting your chain saw you must use appropriate protective guards which
should be provided for the guide bar or chain.
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Protection against kickback hazard. Kickback occurs when the bar makes an upward move-
ment. This occurs when the chainsaw, at the front of the bar, come into contact with an
object. Kickback can cause you to lose control of the saw and can be very dangerous.
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A chainsaw is intended to be use with two hands. Careless use of the chainsaw can result a
serious injury to the operator, helpers, and / or by standers.
• Pull the cover (Fig. 1) towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not activated.
• Remove the screw-nuts (A) and the chain guard (B) (Fig. 2)
• Remove and discard plastic spacers from the pins (C) (3)
• Move chain tension pin (D) all the way to the gear (E) (Fig. 3) using chain tension screw (L)
(Figure 5).
• Place the bar (F) on the pins so that tension pin (D) fits into the groove (G) (Fig. 3)
• Install the chain (H) on to the gear (E) and around the guide bar (M) (Fig. 4)
• Pay attention to the chain direction (Fig. 6)
• Reinstall the chain guard and nuts, but do not tighten them completely.
• Thighten the chain using by turning tensioning screw (L) (Figure 5)
• Keep the top of the bar upwards and tighten the nuts completely on the chain guard (Fig. 7).
• The chain should be taut but still can move (Fig. 8)
• The chain is correctly tensioned when it can be pulled up by a few millimeters (Figure 8)
