E EEEEn nnnng ggggl lllli iiiis ssssh hhhh ( ((((2 2222- ----4 44442 2222) )))) Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegurese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la maquina. S SSSSp ppppa aaaan nnnni iiiis ssssh hhhh ( ((((4 44443 3333- ----8 88884 4444) )))) 115 13 81-96 Rev.3 2008-12-16 KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English 115 13 81-96 Re v .3 2008-12-16 Symbols on the mac hine: W ARNING! Chain saws can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective goggles or a visor Both of the operator . s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided. WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, and cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and towards the operator. May cause serious personal injury. Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Symbols in the operator’ s manual: Switch off the engine bef ore carrying out any checks or maintenance. CAUTION! The start/stop switch automatically returns to run position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective goggles or a visor must be worn. Refuelling. Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow. The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started. Y ou will find the following labels on your chain saw: EPA III The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..................................... 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer! ..................................................... 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw .............................. 6 Important .............................................................. 6 Always use common sense .................................. 7 Personal protective equipment ............................. 7 Machine.s safety equipment ................................. 7 Cutting equipment ................................................ 10 ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 17 FUEL HANDLING Fuel ...................................................................... 19 Fueling .................................................................. 20 Fuel safety ............................................................ 20 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping ........................................... 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES Before use: ........................................................... 23 General working instructions ................................ 23 How to avoid kickback .......................................... 29 MAINTENANCE General ................................................................. 31 Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 31 Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw safety equipment .................................................. 31 Muffler .................................................................. 33 Starter .................................................................. 34 Air filter ................................................................. 35 Spark plug ............................................................ 36 Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................ 36 Needle bearing lubrication ................................... 36 Cooling system ..................................................... 36 ”Air Injection” centrifugal cleaning ........................ 37 Winter use ............................................................ 37 Maintenance schedule ......................................... 38 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data ...................................................... 39 Bar and chain combinations ................................. 40 Saw chain...