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Product Familiarisation
1
Chain
2
Cutting bar
3
Blade guard
4
Front Handle
5
Safety Button
6
Oil tank window
7
Oil filler cap
8
Tension screw
9
On/off trigger switch
10 Drive sprocket
11 Rear handle
Unpacking and Assembling your
Chainsaw
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Ensure that all parts of your chainsaw are present and in good condition.
If any part is missing, or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool.
Fitting chain and cutting bar
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To fit the chain (1) and cutting bar (2), first remove the cover plate on the
right hand side of the machine.
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Place the cutting bar over the threaded rod. Check that the tension peg is
properly located in the cutting bar hole.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the tension screw (8) anticlockwise, this will
move the cutting bar (2) towards the body of the machine.
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Position the saw chain around the cutting bar (2), and drive sprocket (10).
Ensure that the chain is fitted the correct way round, the teeth on the top
of the blade should face forward.
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Replace the cover plate, but do not fully tighten.
Before Use
Checking chain tension
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Rotate the tension screw (8) clockwise, until there is only approx 6mm
of slack when the chain is pulled vertically from the centre of the cutting
bar.
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Fully tighten cover plate and recheck chain tension.
NOTE: Chain tension should be checked regularly. The chain will stretch as
it is used. An excessively loose chain may derail, an excessively tight chain
will wear quickly and could break.
Filling chain oil reservoir
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This machine is equipped with a chain oil reservoir. Oil is automatically
fed onto the chain as the saw is used. Using the saw without oil, or with
the incorrect oil, will cause rapid wear and could lead to chain breakage.
Always check that the chain oil reservoir is properly filled before use.
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Always use good quality, chain oil (30 weight). Do not attempt to use
motor oil, 2 stroke oil, or any other type of alternative lubricant.
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To add oil, disconnect the saw from the mains power supply, and remove
the oil filler cap (7). Fill the reservoir with oil, refer to the oil tank window
(6) to determine when the tank is full. Replace the filler cap.
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Reconnect the mains power supply, and run the saw with the chain
approx 200mm from the ground. Oil should be thrown off of the chain
onto the ground.
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If oil is not delivered properly, the delivery passageways may need
cleaning. Disconnect the mains power supply, remove the side cover
from the machine, remove the cutting bar, and clean all wood chips / dust
from the machine. Reassemble and test.
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Do not allow the reservoir to run dry during use.
Checking chain brake operation
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This machine is equipped with a chain brake system. This is designed
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to stop the chain in the event of a severe kickback. The chain brake is
activated when contact with the users hand or arm knocks the blade
guard (3) forwards.
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The chain brake should be checked for correct operation before each
use.
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To check the chain brake operation, run the machine at full speed, and
push the blade guard (3) forwards. The chain should stop immediately
(less than 1 second). If the chain brake does not operate satisfactorily, the
saw should be serviced at an authorised service centre.
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To reset the chain brake, return the blade guard (3) to its rearward
position.
Using your Chainsaw
WARNING: Using a chainsaw correctly is a technical skill. A chainsaw used
incorrectly can be highly dangerous. The information presented below is
general guidance only. If you are not entirely confident in your ability to use
this tool safely DO NOT USE.
Power supply
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If it is necessary to use an extension lead, check that the lead is
specifically intended for outdoor use.
•
Use of an RCD (residual current device) will reduce the chance of electric
shock when using an outdoor power tool.
Switching on
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Place the chainsaw down, and connect the mains power supply.
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Pick up the chainsaw. Hold the machine with your left hand on the front
handle (4), and your right hand on the rear handle (11). The machine is
designed to be held in this way, swapping the positions of your hands will
put the blade in line with your body and is highly dangerous.
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To start the machine, depress the safety button (5), and squeeze the on/
off trigger switch (9). The machine will start.
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To stop the machine, release the on/off trigger switch (9
Cutting
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Always maintain a secure footing, if it is not possible to reach the cutting
area from a secure position, do not cut.
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Carefully asses the safest way to cut (see "avoiding kickback" section
below). Every cut made using a chainsaw is unique, every cut presents
its own safety considerations. Always consider how the wood may move
or fall when it has been cut. Make sure that the wood will not fall or roll
towards you, and that the blade will not become trapped.
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Always hold the saw securely, keeping your left arm as straight as is
practical. Do not raise the saw above chest height.
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Always be aware of the position of the power cord. Keep the power cord
well away from the cutting area at all times.
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With the saw running at full speed, lower the blade into the wood. Always
use the part of the cutting bar nearest to the body of the machine.
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Allow the blade to work smoothly through the wood. It should not be
necessary to use force to make the saw cut. Slow cutting indicates a
blunt blade.
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Do not allow the blade to contact the ground, or any object other than
that which you intend to cut.
Avoiding kickback
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Kickback is usually caused when the chain teeth near the tip of the
cutting bar "bite" into a solid object. The resulting reactionary force may
make the saw violently accelerate up and back, towards the user.
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Modern chainsaws have numerous features designed to reduce
kickback, but careful use is the best guarantee of safety.
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Always use a sharp chainsaw blade. Blunt blades are more likely to jam
in the wood.
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Always cut at full speed. At part speed the saw may not be able to drive
the teeth through the wood, resulting in jamming and kickback.
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Check the cutting area for foreign bodies. Contacting wire, concrete,
brick, or other materials can cause sudden loss of control.
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Check behind the cutting area. If the teeth at the tip of the cutting bar
make contact with other wood, they will drive the chainsaw up, and back.
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Do not attempt to make cuts through material thicker than recommended
above. The recommended cutting length is intentionally less than the
overall bar length so that the teeth at the bar tip are not in the wood.
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