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; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
3 open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before re- fueling. S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an ap- proved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
5 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 6 - FUELING & LUBRICATION
6 S Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is ten- sioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts. Mount the Bar Proper chain direction Tip of Bar Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) NOTE : When adjusting chain tensi...
Page 7 - STARTING; Important points to remember; Fast idle lock down; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS
7 STARTING WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position....
Page 10 - Using a support stand; REMOVING A PINCHED SAW; Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way
10 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand REMOVING A PINCHED SAW (A SAW HUNG IN THE LOG) S If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw ...
Page 11 - SERVICE; Replace spark plug; Air Filter; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
11 SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECheck: Fuel Mixture Level Before each use . . Bar Lubrication Before each use . . . . Chain Tension Before each use . . . . . Chain Sharpness Befo...
Page 12 - EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR
12 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...