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Page 2 - Contents; Warranty Power Tools

2 Contents Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department.This product ...

Page 4 - Symbols on the machine

4 A log lying on the ground Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree 1 2 Pruning of Standard Tree 1 2 Felling a tree Felling direction Notch cut Felling cut 1 2 A log hanging off the ground 1 2 1 2 A log lying on the ground Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree 1 2 Pruning of Standard Tree 1 2 Felling a tree Fel...

Page 5 - General safety instructions

5 General safety instructions WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire and/or serious injury. Save these instructions1) Work areaa) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate...

Page 6 - Additional safety rules for petrol chainsaws

6 4) Servicea) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement parts . This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Additional safety rules for petrol chainsaws Note . For safety reasons the chainsaw is shipped with the chain brake ...

Page 7 - Unpacking

7 • Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix 35 parts unleaded fuel to 1 part 2-stroke oil. If not, the engine will overheat and cause damage to your chainsaw. • Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. Kickback sa...

Page 8 - Know your product

8 Know your product 1. Guide bar2. Chain3. Chain tensioning screw4. Chain drive cover5. Chain drive cover nut6. Bucking spikes7. Air filter8. Front guard (chain brake)9. Top handle10. Filter cover11. Filter cover knob12. Rear handle13. Recoil starter14. Idling adjustment screw 15. HIGH (Fast) run ad...

Page 9 - Installing the guide bar and chain

9 Installing the guide bar and chain WARNING. The chain has sharp edges. Use work gloves for safety. I MPORTANT. Front guard (chain brake) must be disengaged when installing the guide bar and chain. 1. Pull the front guard (8) towards the rear of the saw until there is a “click” to make sure that th...

Page 10 - Filling up with fuel and oil

10 10. Check that the chain can be smoothly pulled around the guide bar by hand and that it maintains contact with the guide bar, top and bottom. To check tension, rotate the chain to its tightest condition then suspend a 0.9kg weight from the chain at the mid point of the underside of the bar. The ...

Page 11 - Starting the chainsaw

11 Note: 1 Litre of unleaded fuel: 28.5ml of oil. 5 Litre of unleaded fuel: 145ml of oil Adding chain oilWARNING. Never start work unless the chain and bar are lubricated.1. Place the chainsaw on its side with the oil cap facing up. Untwist and remove the oil tank cap (22). 2. Fill the tank to 80% c...

Page 12 - Bucking spikes

12 11. When ready to start cutting, release the brake, by pulling the front guard back. Stopping the chainsaw 1. Release the trigger switch.2. Set the on/off switch (18) to Off (the O position). Checking the oil supply Run the engine at medium speed and check that the chain splatters a thin line of ...

Page 16 - GMC customer assist; Should you not have

16 GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcse...