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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot 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 safet...

Page 3 - KICKBACK; Guard; Kickback Path; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF; Thumb on underside of

3 ventilated 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 the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, pap...

Page 4 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES; NOTE

4 S Position your left hand on the front han- dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when mak- ing bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting. Never reverse hand positions Stand to the left of the saw S Stand with your weight...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN; Bar; CHAIN TENSION; Checking the tension:

5 regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau- tions can result in serious injury. I...

Page 6 - Adjusting the tension:; FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE; STARTING; To stop the engine; To start the engine; ON; Important points to remember

6 Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.You can adjust chain tension by loosening the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusti...

Page 7 - Choke Lever; Difficult starting or flooded engine:; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; Natural conditions that can cause a tree to

7 For cold engine or warm engine after run- ning out of fuel. S Pull the choke lever out to the full extent. OFF FULL CHOKE LEVER Choke Lever (SIDE VIEW) S Press the throttle lockout with your right hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- ger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger...

Page 8 - FELLING LARGE TREES; NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE; CUTTING A FALLEN TREE; Overcutting

8 FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into the notch. NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE ...

Page 9 - Using a support stand; all the way through; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

9 First cut on pressure side of log Second cut BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log. S Roll log over; 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...

Page 10 - IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT:

10 AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- tive emissions.A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of o...

Page 11 - SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

11 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start. S Ignition switch off. S Engine flooded. S Fuel tank empty. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. Engine will not idle properly. S Air filter dirty. S Spark plug fouled. S Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not accelerate, lacks p...