Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starter Housing Bar Oil Fill Cap Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Idle Speed Screw Bumper Spike Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handl...
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; WARNING; PLAN AHEAD; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
3 SAFETY RULES WARNING : Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special sa...
Page 4 - KICKBACK; Kickback; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
4 S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti- lated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn...
Page 5 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES; CHAIN BRAKE
5 Thumb on underside of handlebar Elbow locked S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- cling and your left thumb under the fro...
Page 6 - SAFETY; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE
6 SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage...
Page 7 - OPERATING YOUR UNIT
7 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ens...
Page 8 - To stop the engine; NOTE; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
8 IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fue...
Page 9 - Braking function control; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; FELLING LARGE TREES
9 S The inertia activated chain brake is acti- vated if the front hand guard is pushed for- ward, either manually or by centrifugal force. S If the brake is already activated, it is disen- gaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the ...
Page 10 - Overcutting
10 NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut- ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra- tion. Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree. Notch First cut Secon...
Page 11 - all the way through
11 S Roll the log over and finish with a second overcut. S Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching. Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP- PORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the pressur...
Page 12 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER
12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except for carburetor adjustments. 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...
Page 13 - Idle Speed; CAUTION
13 CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommend that you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your pro- tective equipment and observ...
Page 15 - TECHNICAL DATA SHEET; YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION:
15 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine Cylinder volume, cm 3 42 Stroke, mm 32 Idle speed, rpm 3,000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 13,000 Power, kW 1,8 Ignition system Manufacturer Walbro Type of ignition system CD Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm 0,5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer Wal...