Operation Manual

FUEL HANDLING
FUELING ENGINE
a WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when
refueling.
IMPORTANT: This equipment is designed to operate
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with ethanol blended up to 10% maximum by volume
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a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to
petrol, shake container momentarily to assure that the
fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Never use straight petrol in your unit.
This will cause permanent engine damage and void
the limited warranty. Do not use alternate fuels such
as ethanol blends above 10% by volume (E-15,
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fuels can cause major engine performance and
durability problems.
Petrol, litre Two-stroke oil, litre
5 0,10
10 0,20
15 0,30
20 0,40
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubrication.
Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler system
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ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke
coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the
bar. In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small
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pump enough oil for adequate lubrication.
Bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and friction. If bar
and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE
30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication.
• Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap.
STARTING AND STOPPING
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
Perform the following steps before every use of the
machine:
• Check fuel mixture level
• Check bar lubrication
• Check chain sharpness
NOTE: Chain sharpening is a complicated task
that requires special tools. We recommend that
you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain
sharpener.
• Check chain tension
• Inspect and clean the guide bar
• Check for damaged parts
• Check for loose caps
• Check for loose fasteners
• Check for loose parts
• Check for fuel and oil leaks
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to
appear under the saw after the engine stops. Do not
confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
STARTING POSITION
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attachment must not be in contact with the
ground. Make sure the chain is free to turn without
contacting any object.
2. Lock the chain brake by pushing forward on the
handguard.
3. Place your left hand on the handlebar and your
right hand on the starter rope. Push your right foot
into the rear handle to stabilize the chainsaw.
4. Follow the starting instructions.
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