Product Manual

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KICKBACK
WARNING: Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden
movement of the guide bar that
occurs when the guide bar contacts
an object or when the wood closes in
and pinches the saw in the cut. The
saw contacting a foreign object in the
wood can also result in a loss of
control.
Rotational kickback occurs when
the moving chain contacts an object
with the upper tip of the guide bar.
This can cause the chain to dig into
the object, which then stops the
chain for a moment. The result is a
reverse reaction, which kicks the
guide bar up and back towards the
operator.
Pinch kickback occurs when the
woods closes in on the moving chain
along the top of the guide bar. The
sudden stop of the chain results in
the saw to move in the opposite
direction of the rotation and the saw
is driven straight back towards the
operator.
Pull in occurs when the moving
chain comes in contact with a foreign
object in the wood along the bottom
of the guide bar. This sudden stop
pulls the saw forward and away from
the operator and could possibly
cause the operator to lose control of
the saw.
Avoiding Kickback
Be aware of situations or objects that
can cause the material to pinch the
top of or stop the chain.
Do not cut more than one log at a
time.
Do not twist the saw when the bar is
withdrawn from an undercut.
Always begin cutting with the engine
at full speed and with the saw
housing resting against the wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or
wood to hold the cut open. Never
use metal.
Stay alert. Realize kickback can
occur and keep the cutting area free
from foreign objects.
Keep your chain properly tensioned
and sharp, along with properly
maintaining the chainsaw. Failure to
do so can increase the chance of
kickback occurring.
Begin and continue the cut with the
engine running at full speed. Use
caution while re-entering a previous
cut. Do not attempt a plunge cut
(starting a cut with the tip of the
blade).
INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR
AND SAW CHAIN
WARNING: The saw chain has very
sharp edges. Use thick protective
gloves for safety.
1. Pull the guard towards the front
handle to check that the chain brake
is not engaged.
2. Loosen the nuts and remove the
chain cover.
3. Gear the chain to the sprocket
and, while fitting the saw chain
around the guide bar, mount the
guide bar to the power unit. Adjust
the position of the chain tensioner.
NOTE: Pay attention to the
correct direction of the saw
chain
4. Fit the chain cover to the
power unit and fasten the nuts
to finger tightness.
5. While holding up the tip of
the bar, adjust the chain
tension by turning the tensioner
screw until the tie straps just
touch the bottom side of the
bar rail.
6. Tighten the nuts securely
with the bar tip held up (12 ~
15 Nm). Then check the chain
for smooth rotation and proper
tension while moving it by
hand. If necessary, readjust
with chain cover loose.
7. Tighten the tensioner screw.
NOTE: A new chain will
expand its length in the
beginning of use. Check and
readjust the tension frequently
as a loose chain can easily
derail or cause rapid wear of
itself and the guide bar.
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