Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Safety
- Assembly
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Introduction
- Maintenance schedule
- Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on the product
- To do a check of the brake band
- To do a check of the front hand guard and the chain brake activation
- To do a check of the chain brake
- To do a check of the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout
- To do a check of the chain catcher
- To do a check of the right hand guard
- To do a check of the vibration damping system
- To do a check of the start/stop switch
- To do a check of the muffler
- AutoTune™
- To replace a broken or worn starter rope
- To tighten the recoil spring
- To assemble the starter housing on the product
- To clean the air filter
- To do a check of the spark plug
- To sharpen the saw chain
- To adjust the tension of the saw chain
- To do a check of the saw chain lubrication
- To do a check of the rim sprocket
- To lubricate the needle bearing
- To examine the cutting equipment
- To do a check of the guide bar
- To do maintenance on the fuel tank and the chain oil tank
- To adjust the chain oil flow
- Air cleaning system
- To clean the cooling system
- Troubleshooting
- Transportation and storage
- Technical data
- Accessories
- Warranty
Muffler
WARNING: The muffler gets very hot during/
after operation and at idle speed. There is a
risk of fire, especially when you operate the
product near flammable materials and/or
fumes.
WARNING: Do not operate a product
without a muffler or with a defective muffler.
A defective muffler can increase the noise
level and the risk of fire. Keep fire
extinguishing tools near. If you must have a
spark arrestor mesh in your area, do not use
the product without or with a broken spark
arrestor mesh.
The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and directs
exhaust fumes away from the operator. In areas with a
hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire. Obey local
regulations and maintenance instructions.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).
•
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come in contact with the skin. For this reason
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation.
•
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be
aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those
associated with inhalation.
• Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in
the vicinity of fuel.
• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refuelling.
• When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
• Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is
running.
• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away
from the refuelling area and fuel source before
starting.
After refuelling, there are some situations where you
must never start the product:
•
If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.
Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your
clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of
your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
• If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for
leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
• Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this
operator's manual. Let professional servicing
personnel do all other servicing and repairs.
•
Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions given in this manual. Regular
maintenance increases the life of the product and
decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to
Maintenance on page 21
for instructions.
• If the safety checks in this operator's manual is not
approved after you do maintenance, speak to your
servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
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