User's Manual

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S Make your first cut
1/3
of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Next make a 2ndcut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving
a1to2 inch collar fromthetrunk of thetree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
W ARNING:
Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension Before each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each use....
For damaged parts Before each use..
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each use...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete saw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5 hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*........
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*.........
Replace spark plug
Year ly.
Replace fuel filter
Year ly...
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION
:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used air filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place your air filter witha newoneafterevery
50hoursof operation,or annually,whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover .
2. Remove cylinder cover .
3. Remove air filter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with cleancoolwater. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Thechainwill bemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechain must not move atidle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed---T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is toofast. If the enginestalls, idleis tooslow .
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
s l ow ) . T he i dl e s peed s c r ew is labeled "T".
S Tur n i dl e s peed s c r ew ( T ) c l oc k w i s e t o i n-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
abou t performing this procedure, conta ct your
authorized serv ice de aler.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
throughthecut, or been run with animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyour bar. A wornbarwill dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.