Page 2 - Symbols on the chain saw:; KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols in the operator’s manual:
2 – English Symbols on the chain saw: CAUTION! Chain saws can be dangerous!Careless or incorrect use can result inserious or fatal injury to the operator orothers. Please read the instructions carefully andmake sure you understand them beforeusing the saw. Always wear:• Approved protective helmet• A...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Key to symbols .......................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ......................... 4Chain saw safety equipment ............................ 4 Inspecting, maintaining and servicingchain saw safety equipment ..............
Page 4 - CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
4 – English CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT This section explains the various safety features of the saw,how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance youshould carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the ”What is what?” section to find out where these components are on Yoursaw). NEVER USE A CHAIN...
Page 5 - Chain brake and front hand guard
English – 5 1 Chain brake and front hand guard YOUR chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that is desig-ned to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback.The chain brake reduces the risk of accidents, but only You canprevent them. Take care when using yoursaw and make sure thekickback zone ...
Page 6 - Throttle lock; Right hand guard
6 – English 6 The way the chain brake is triggered, either manually orautomatically, depends on the force of the kickback and theposition of the chain saw in relation to the object that thekickback zone of the bar strikes. If you get a violentkickback while thekickback zone of the baris farthest awa...
Page 7 - Vibration damping system; Stop switch
English – 7 5 Vibration damping system Your chain saw is equippedwith a vibration dampingsystem that is designed tominimise vibrations and makeoperation easier. When you use a chain sawvibrations are generated bythe uneven contact betweenthe chain and the wood youare cutting. Cutting hardwoods (most...
Page 8 - Checking the inertia brake release; Checking brake band wear; Checking the brake trigger
8 – English 3 Checking the inertia brake release Hold the chain saw over astump or other firm object.Let go of the front handleso that the bar falls ontothe stump. When the bar hits thestump the brake shouldbe applied. Inspecting, maintaining and servicingchain saw safety equipment SPECIAL TRAINING ...
Page 10 - Muffler; CUTTING EQUIPMENT; The 5 basic rules
10 – English 7 Muffler Never use a chain sawthat has a faulty muffler. Regularly check that themuffler is securelyattached to the chain saw. If the muffler on your sawis fitted with a sparkarrestor mesh this mustbe cleaned regularly. Ablocked mesh will causethe engine to overheatand may lead to seri...
Page 11 - Some terms that describe the bar and chain; Cutting equipment designed to minimise; Bar
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Some terms that describe the bar and chain When the cutting equipment supplied with your saw becomesworn or damaged you will need to replace it. Use only the typeof bar and chain recommended by us. See the ”Technical data” section to find out which equipment is rec...
Page 12 - Sharpening your chain and adjusting; General information on sharpening cutting teeth
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance The risk of kickback is increased with a badlysharpened chain! A General information on sharpening cutting teeth • Never use a blunt chain. When the chain is blunt you have to exert more pressure to force the bar ...
Page 13 - General advice on setting raker clearance; D Setting the raker clearance; Tensioning the chain
English – 13 C General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce theRAKER CLEARANCE(cutting depth). To maintaincutting performance youmust file back the rakerteeth to the recommendedheight. See the ”Technical data” section to find the rakerclearance for your s...
Page 14 - Lubricating cutting equipment; Chain oil
14 – English 1 Undo the bar nuts thathold the clutch cover andchain brake, using thecombination spanner.Then tighten the nuts byhand as tight as you can. 2 Raise the tip of the barand stretch the chain bytightening the chaintensioning screw usingthe combination spanner.Tighten the chain until itnot ...
Page 15 - Checking chain lubrication; Lubricating the bar tip sprocket; Lubricating the clutch drum bearing; Checking wear on cutting equipment; Chain drive sprocket
English – 15 C Checking chain lubrication • Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel. Aim the tip of the saw at alight coloured surface about20 cm away. After 1 minuterunning at 3/4 throttle youshould see a distinct line ofoil on the light surface. If the chain lubrication is not working: 1 ...
Page 16 - HOW TO AVOID KICKBACK
16 – English H Bar Check regularly: • Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar.Remove these with a file ifnecessary. • Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn.Replace the bar ifnecessary. • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If ahollow forms on one side ofthe bar ...
Page 17 - General rules
English – 17 6 Take great care when youcut with the top edge ofthe bar, i.e. when cuttingfrom the underside of theobject. This is known ascutting on the pushstroke. The chain tries topush the saw backtowards the user. Unless the user resiststhis pushing force there isa risk that the saw willmove so ...
Page 18 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
18 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Chain saws are designed solely for cutting wood. The onlycutting equipment that can be used with this chain saw arethe combinations of bars and chains recommended in the”Technical data” section. 2 Never use a chain saw ifyou are tired, if...
Page 19 - GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS; Important
English – 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS This section describes basic safety rules forusing a chain saw. This information is nosubstitute for professional skills andexperience. If you get into a situation whereyou feel unsafe, stop and seek expert advice(look under FORESTRY SERV...
Page 20 - Cutting; Basic cutting technique; General
20 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two factors decide whether the chain will jam or the log willsplit. The first is how the log is supported and the second iswhether it is in tension. In most cases you can avoid these problems by cutting in twostages; from the top and from the bottom of the log. You n...
Page 21 - Limbing; Tree felling technique; Safe distance
English – 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 The log is supported at one end. There is a high riskthat it will split. A Start by cutting from below (about 1/3 of theway through). B Finish by cutting from above so that the twocuts meet. 3 The log is supported at both ends. There is a high riskthat the chain wi...
Page 22 - Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat
22 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Remove any branches thatare in the way. To do this it isbest to work from the topdown and keep the trunkbetween you and the chainsaw. Never limb aboveshoulder height. Remove any undergrowthfrom the base of the tree andc...
Page 23 - Freeing a tree that has fallen badly = high; Freeing a “Trapped tree”
English – 23 We recommend that you usea bar that is longer than thediameter of the tree, so thatyou can make the FELLINGCUT and DIRECTIONAL CUTwith single cutting stokes.(See ”Technical data” to find out which lengths of bar arerecommended for your saw). There are methods for fellingtrees with a dia...
Page 25 - Mounting guide bar and chain; ASSEMBLY; Fitting a spike bumper
English – 25 ! Mounting guide bar and chain Always wear gloves, when working with thechain, in order to protect your hands frominjury. Check that the chain brake isin disengaged position bymoving the front hand guardtowards the front handle. Take off the bar nuts andremove the clutch cover. Takeoff ...
Page 26 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuelmix; Petrol
26 – English FUEL HANDLING Chain oil • The chain lubrication system is automatic. Alwaysuse special chain oil withgood adhesivecharacteristics. • In countries where no special chain oil is available,EP 90 transmission oil canbe used. • Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oilpump, the ...
Page 27 - Fuelling
English – 27 ! Fuelling Taking the following precautions, will lessenthe risk of fire. • Do not smoke or place warm objects in the vicinity of the fuel. • Always shut off the engine before refuelling.• Slowly open the fuel cap, when filling fuel, so that possible overpressure is slowly released. • T...
Page 28 - Start and stop; START AND STOP; Cold engine
28 – English Start and stop WARNING! • Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled - or else theclutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Always move the saw away from the fueling area before starting. • Place the saw on clear ground and make...
Page 29 - Carburettor; MAINTENANCE
English – 29 Carburettor Functioning, Basic setting, Final setting WARNING! Do not start the saw without the bar,chain and clutch cover (chain brake) assembled.If you do, the clutch might come loose andcause severe injuries. Operation • The carburettor governs the engine speed via the throttle. Air/...
Page 30 - Starter device; Tensioning the recoil spring
30 – English Starter device WARNING! • When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing, it is in tensioned position and can whentreated carelessly, pop out and cause injuries. • Always be careful, when changing the recoil spring or the starter cord. Always wear safety goggles for eyeprote...
Page 31 - Air filter; Spark plug
English – 31 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt inorder to avoid:• Carburettor malfunctions• Starting problems• Engine power reduction• Unnecessary wear on the engine parts • Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily ormore often if the air isexceptiona...
Page 32 - Winter use; Temperature 0; Needle bearing maintenance
32 – English MAINTENANCE Winter use During winter time, powder snow and cold weather can causerunning problems, such as:• Too low engine temperature.• Icing on the air filter and carburettor. Therefore some special measures are required:• Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that ...
Page 33 - Weekly maintenance; Monthly maintenance
English – 33 Weekly maintenance 1. Check that the AVelements are not soft ortorn. 2. Lubricate the clutch drumbearing. 3. File off burrs, if any, onthe sides of the bar. 4. Clean the spark plug andcheck the gap.The correct gap is 0,5 mm(0.020 inch). 5. Check the starter and therecoil spring. Clean t...
Page 34 - TECHNICAL DATA; Bar and chain combinations
34 – English 61 3,8/61,51,9/481,3/342.500 12.0002,9/8.300 ElectroluxETChampionRCJ 7Y0.020/0,5 TillotsonHS 2541.6/0,75 3-6-9-120,95/0,45Automatic 13,4/6,1 268 4,1/672,0/501,3/342.500 12.5003,2/9.000 ElectroluxETChampionRCJ 7Y0.020/0,5 TillotsonHS 2601.6/0,75 3-6-9-120,95/0,45Automatic 13,7/6,2 61 101...
