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OWNER’S MANUAL PETROL CHAIN SAW 6220 AND 6224 USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE WARNING: THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
Safety Precautions INTRODUCTION • Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this chain saw properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. • Always keep this manual so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise.
■ SAFETY AND OPERATION • This chain saw is equipped with a very sharp saw chain, and when used incorrectly the saw chain can be extremely dangerous. • Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this reason, you should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your chain saw.
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■ AVOID NOISE PROBLEMS • Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery. • In general, operate chain saws between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends.
■ SAFETY SYMBOLS 6. Beware of objects being thrown from 1. Warning, Danger, Caution the operating zone. 7. Warning! Danger of kickback 2. Read the documentation and safety instructions which are provided in this user manual. 8. Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise levels.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE ■ For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine: FUEL TANK Fuel tank 2 stroke mix Position: Fuel cap CHAIN OIL Chain oil tank Position: oil cap IGNITION SWITCH Setting the switch to the “O”...
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INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN ■ The chain saw package contains the items as illustrated. ■ 1. Power unit 2. Plug wrench 3. Guide bar cover 4. Guide bar 5. Saw chain 6. Owner’s manual. Open the box and install the guide bar and saw chain on the power unit as follows: The saw chain is very sharp.
TWO-STROKE FUEL ■ ■ WARNING • Fuel is very flammable. Do not smoke or bring any flame or sparks near fuel. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refuelling. Refuel outdoors on bare ground, restart engine at least 5m away from the refuelling stop. •...
■ STARTING THE ENGINE • Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating when engine starts. • Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely. Saw chain Oil Two-stroke fuel • Set the ignition switch to “I” position (a). (a) Ignition switch (b) Choke closed (d) Decompressor...
■ Overchoking Should the engine become flooded due to overchoking, turn the ignition switch off, unscrew the spark plug, wipe it dry or replace, pull the recoil starter several times without the spark plug in place and with choke in the open position (c).
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■ RUNNING IN • During the first ten hours of work, avoid running the engine at maximum speed for a prolonged period until all the components have bedded in. After the engine has been run in, it will reach its maximum power. After two hours of work, check that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened and tighten if necessary.
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• Grease the nose sprocket with a sprocket grease gun (Oregon part number 21939) 1. Guide bar grove (A-1) 2. Oil hole (A-2) 3. Drive sprocket (B-3) 4. Grease point (B-4) ■ O THERS • Check for fuel leakage, loose fastenings and damage to major parts, especially handle joints, guide bar mountings and chain brake.
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■ SAW CHAIN SHARPENING: Always wear safety gloves. ■ THE SAW CHAIN NEEDS TO BE SHARPENED WHEN: • Sawdust becomes like powder. • You need extra force to cut. • The cut path does not go straight. • Vibration increases. •...
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■ A DJUSTING THE CARBURETTOR L low speed adjust screw H high speed adjust screw T idle adjust screw • The carburettor has been factory adjusted, but may require fine tuning due to a change in operating conditions. Carburettor adjustments should be made by the supplying dealer using specialist tools as follows.
There are carbon deposits in the exhaust muffler restricting the engine. Clean or change the muffler. Spark plug is worn. Replace spark plug. Saw chain will not rotate. Chain brake is activated. Deactivate chain brake. Specifications ■ MITOX 6220 / 6224 Power unit: 6220 / 6224 Guide bar: 6220 Displacement ( ): ..………………………………62.0...
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The manufacturer undertakes to replace any spare parts that are classified as defective by an appointed Mitox service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of the machine, either partially or wholly, and/or consequential damages.
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