Operation Manual

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Replaceguide barwhen the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heatingor burring ofth erails occurs.
If replacement is necessary,useonly theguide
barspecifie dfor your sa w inthe repairparts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw .
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-
adjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be
0,5 mm.
6. Reinstall the sp ark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Cylinder
Cover
Cylinder Co
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er
Scre ws
Spark
Plug
Spark Plug Boot
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommend that
you refer chain sharpeningto aprofessional
chain sharpener.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: The chain will be moving
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
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. SeeIDLESPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed---T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow .
Adjustspeeduntil engineruns without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). Theidle speedscrew is locatedinthe
area above the prim er bulb and is labeled T.
S T urn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
S T urn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
STORAGE
WARNING:Stop engineandallow to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury topassersby . Storethe unit out
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store in a dry area out of thereach of chil-
dren.
S Ensurethe machine is cleaned and that a
complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
S The guide bar and chain must always be
covered with a scabbard when the machine
is being transported or in storage in order to
prevent accident contact with the sharp
chain. Even a non--m oving chain can cause
serious cuts to yourself or persons you
bump into with an exposed chain.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil-
ter,fuelhose, orfuel tank during storage.Al-
cohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formationofacidsduringstorage. Acidicgas
can damage the engine.