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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

2 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 safe...

Page 3 - Guard

3 HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before re- fueling. S Mix an...

Page 5 - DO

5 S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw. S Do not cut above shoulder height. It...

Page 6 - CKA without; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. S Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively upon the safety de- vices built into your saw. The foll...

Page 8 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE; STARTING; To stop the engine; Important points to remember; For cold engine or warm engine after run-

8 FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS brand oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air...

Page 9 - IGNITION SWITCH; Difficult starting or flooded engine:; CHAIN BRAKE; Disengaged

9 IGNITION SWITCH ON OFF (START) (STOP) OFF FULL CHOKE/FAST IDLE Choke/Fast Idle Lever (SIDE VIEW) For a warm engine: S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent; then, push the choke/fast idle lever back to the OFF position. This will set the fast idle lock to the start position. S Pull...

Page 10 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE

10 CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary. S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will qui...

Page 11 - Overcutting; Using a support stand

11 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. Use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to avoid kickback and chain damage. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing...

Page 12 - all the way; SERVICE; Replace spark plug

12 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme caution when cutting sma...

Page 13 - IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT:; TROUBLESHOOTING

13 BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam- age your chain and make cutting difficult. Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar...