RUN
BRAKE ON
BRAKE OFF
STOP
3. OIL
4. SWITCHING ON/OFF
OPERATION
Running in the Chain
Prior to operation, a new chain should be run in for 2–3 minutes and then its
tension should be checked and adjusted as detailed in “MAINTENANCE”.
Chain Brake
The chain brake operates automatically in the event of kick back.
The chainsaw is fitted with a hand guard/chain brake which when operated brings
the chain to a stop within a tenth of a second.
The chain brake can be operated manually by pushing it forward or
automatically as a result of kickback.
Kickback occurs if the chain catches on the wood being cut and the chainsaw
recoils back suddenly.
In the event of kickback, your hand (which is on the front handle during
operation) jerks forward causing the back on your hand to push the guard
forward, engaging the chain brake and quickly stopping the chain.
Note:
Chain bar oil may leak if the tool is left for long periods. This is
normal. If the tool is to be left unused for an extended time, drain the
oil from the tool. Refill before use.
Switching ON
1. Pull the hand guard/chain brake towards
you.
2. Hold the front handle with your left
hand and the rear handle with your
right hand.
Switching OFF
1. Release the trigger switch, the chain
and motor will quickly stop.
3. Press the lock-off button with your
thumb, then squeeze the trigger
switch. The chainsaw starts after a
short delay.
4. The chain will now be running,
ready to make a cut. Release the
lock-off switch.
5. To check the lubricating system,
switch on the chainsaw and hold it
with the guide bar and chain above
some light coloured paper such as
newspaper. A steadily increasing
stain caused by oil spray shows
the lubricating system is working.
Oil will take around 90 seconds to
flow.
2. Fill the tank with chain bar oil.
The capacity of the chain oil
tank is 220ml. Do not over fill.
4. Always fill the oil tank when the
oil level is below the minimum
mark on the oil level window.
WARNING!:
NEVER START WORK UNLESS THE
CHAIN AND BAR ARE LUBRICATED
1. Remove the chain bar oil cap.
3. Refit cap and clean any oil
spillage.
IMPORTANT:
ONLY USE OIL THAT IS EXPRESSLY LABELLED
“CHAIN BAR OIL”.
