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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully
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and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d'utiliser cet appareil,
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veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir
comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises.
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Page 2: Identification Of Symbols
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Handle Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) Idle Speed Screw ON/STOP Muffler Switch Chain Primer Bulb Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Fuel Mix Fill Cap Housing Bumper Spike Bar Guard Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle Direction... -
Page 3: Safety Rules
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to Pull the starter rope the ON position. sharply 5 times with your right hand. Push the choke/fast idle Slowly press primer bulb lever in to the HALF 6 times. CHOKE position. Pull choke/fast idle lever Pull the starter rope sharply out to the full extent (to... -
Page 4: Safety Notice
CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY lose control when the cut is completed. EQUIPMENT S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. -
Page 5: Maintain Control
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a Avoid obstructions non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open Clear the flames from water heaters, electric motors... -
Page 6: Kickback Safety Features
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both S Low- -Kickback Chain, designed with a hands when the engine is running and don’t contoured depth gauge and guard link let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick- which deflect kickback force and allow back and maintain control of the saw. -
Page 7: Chain Tension
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN Depth Gauge Cutters (If not already attached) WARNING : Recheck each assem- bly step if the saw is received assembled. Al- ways wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even Drive Links when it is not moving! 1. -
Page 8: Operating Your Unit
Adjusting Chain Brake Screw Nuts Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts WARNING : If the saw is operated Adjusting Screw - - 1/4 Turn with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. WARNING : Muffler is very hot during S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-... -
Page 9: Chain Brake
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly warm engine after running out of the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, re- fuel) fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. NOTE : In the following steps, when the cho- CHAIN BRAKE... -
Page 10: Cutting Methods
CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. S Check chain tension before first use and af- ter 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TEN- Plan a clear retreat path SION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. - Page 11 S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: WARNING cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, : Never turn saw upside or movement in the upper branches. down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, trolled in this position.
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Page 12: Limbing And Pruning
LIMBING AND PRUNING S Start at base of the felled tree and work to- ward the top, cutting branches and limbs. WARNING Remove small limbs with one cut. : Be alert for and guard S Keep the tree between you and the chain against kickback. -
Page 13: Bar Maintenance
CHAIN SHARPENING BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced Chain sharpening is a complicated task that through the cut, or been run with an improper requires special tools. We recommend that amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- you refer chain sharpening to a professional sary to service your bar. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Table
cohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using CAUTION ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture : It is important to prevent which leads to fuel mixture separation and gum deposits from forming in essential fuel formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil- can damage the engine. -
Page 15: Technical Data Sheet
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Noise levels 3-14XT/4-18XT/4-20XT Engine 3-14XT 4-18XT 4-20XT Equivalent (see note 1) noise Cylinder volume, pressure level at operator’s ear, measured according to relevant Stroke, mm international standards, dB(A) 96,3 Idle speed, rpm 3000 3000 3000 Equivalent (see note 1) noise Recommended max.