Operators Manual
Table Of Contents
- Symbols on the machine:
- Symbols in the operator’s manual:
- Contents
- Dear Customer,
- Before using a new chainsaw
- Important
- Always use common sense (2)
- Personal protective equipment
- Machine¢s safety equipment
- Chain brake and front hand guard
- Will my hand always activate the chain brake during a kickback?
- Will my inertia activated chain brake always activate during kickback in the event of a kickback?
- Will my chain brake always protect me from injury in the event of a kickback?
- Throttle trigger lockout
- Chain catcher
- Right hand guard
- Vibration damping system
- Stop switch
- Muffler
- Cutting equipment
- Fitting the bar and chain
- Fuel
- Fueling
- Fuel safety
- Starting and stopping
- Before use: (50)
- General working instructions
- How to avoid kickback
- General
- Carburettor adjustment
- Checking, maintaining and servicing chainsaw safety equipment
- Muffler
- Starter housing
- Air filter
- Spark plug
- Needle bearing lubrication
- Cooling system
- ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning
- Winter use
- Troubleshooting schedule
- Maintenance schedule
- Technical data
- Guide bar and saw chain combinations
- Saw chain filing and file gauges
- EC Declaration of Conformity
KEY
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O SYMBOLS
English
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Symbols on the mac
hine:
W
ARNING! Chainsaws can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can
result in serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Approved hearing protection
• Protective goggles or a visor
This product is in accordance with
applicable EC directives.
Noise emission to the environment
according to the European
Community’s Directive. The machine’s
emission is specified in the Technical
data chapter and on the label.
Both of the operator
′
s hands must be
used to operate the chainsaw.
Never operate a chainsaw holding it with
one hand only.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, and cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and towards the operator. May cause
serious personal injury.
Chain brake, activated (right) Chain
brake, not activated (left)
Refuelling.
Chain oil fill.
Ignition;
choke:
Set the choke control
in the choke position. This should
automatically set the stop switch to the
start position.
Air purge
The rating plate showing
serial number.
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is the
production year,
ww
is the
productionweek.
Other symbols/decals on the mac
hine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets.
Symbols in the operator’
s
manual:
Switch off the engine bef
ore
carrying out any checks or
maintenance. CAUTION! The
start/stop switch automatically
returns to run position. In order to
prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be
removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking
and/or performing maintenance.
Always wear approved protective
gloves.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Protective goggles or a visor must be
worn.
Refuelling.
Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow.
The chain brake must be engaged
when the chainsaw is started.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, and cause a lightning fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar
up and towards the operator. May cause
serious personal injury.
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