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CHAIN BRAKE MECHANICAL TEST
Your chain saw is equipped with a Chain brake that
reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The
brake is activated if pressure is applied against brake
lever when, as in the event of kickback, operatorʼs
hand strikes the lever. When the brake is actuated,
chain movement stops abruptly.
WARNING
: The purpose of the chain brake is to reduce
the possibility of injury due to kickback; however, it cannot
provide the intended measure of protection if the saw is
operated carelessly. Always test the chain brake before
using your saw and periodically while on the job.
TO TEST CHAIN BRAKE:
1. The Chain brake is DISENGAGED (chain can
move) when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK
AND LOCKED (Fig. 7A).
2. The Chain brake is ENGAGED (chain is stopped)
when brake lever is in forward position. You
should not be able to move chain (Fig. 7B).
NOTE:
The brake lever should snap into both
positions. If strong resistance is felt, or lever does not
move into either position, do not use your saw. Take
it immediately to a professional Service Center for
repair.
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
FUEL
Use regular grade unleaded fuel mixed with 40:1
custom 2-stroke cycle oil for best results.
Start the machine at least 3 m away from the
refueling site to avoid the possible risk of fire.
Do not smoke whilst refueling or working with the
machine.
Do not use the hedge trimmer near inflammable
liquids or gases. This could result in an explosion
and/or fire.
WARNING
: Never use straight fuel in your unit. This will
cause permanent engine damage and void the
manufacturerʼs warranty for that product.
WARNING
:Never use a fuel mixture that has been
stored for over 90 days.
WARNING
: If 2-cycle lubricant is to be used, it must be
a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines mixed
at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a
recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. If insufficient
lubrication is the cause of engine damage, it voids the
manufacturerʼs engine warranty for that occurrence.
MIXING FUEL
Mix the fuel with the enclosed mixing bottle.
Pour the correct quantities of petrol and 2-stroke oil
into the mixing bottle (see scale printed on the
bottle). Then shake the bottle well.
WARNING
: Lack of lubrication voids engine
warranty.
FUEL AND LUBRICATION
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Some conventional fuels are being blended with
oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to
meet clean air standards. Your engine is designed to
operate satisfactorily on any fuel intended for
automotive use including oxygenated fuels. It is
recommended to use unleaded petrol as fuel.
CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION
Always refill the chain oil tank each time the fuel tank
is refilled. We recommend using Chain, Bar and
Sprocket Oil, which contains additives to reduce
friction and wear and to assist in the prevention of
pitch formation on the bar and chain.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS
WARNING
: Never start or operate the saw unless
the bar and chain are properly installed. Ensure that
chain brake is unlocked.
1.
Fill the fuel tank (A) with correct fuel mixture
(Fig. 8).
2.
Fill the oil tank (B) with correct chain and bar oil
(Fig. 8).
3.
Be certain the chain brake is disengaged (C)
before starting unit (Fig. 8).
GB
Fig. 7A
Fig. 7B
Fuel and Oil Mix 40:1
Oil Only
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