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Chain brake and front hand guard
Checking brake band wear
Brush off any wood dust, resin and dirt from the chain
brake and clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair
operation of the brake. (45)
Regularly check that the brake band is at least 0.024 inch
(0.6 mm) thick at its thinnest point.
Checking the front hand guard
Make sure the front hand guard is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects such as cracks.
Move the front hand guard forwards and back to make
sure it moves freely and that it is securely anchored to
the clutch cover. (46)
Checking the inertia brake release
With the engine turned off, hold the chain saw over a
stump or other firm object. Let go of the front handle so
that the bar drops towards the stump as the chain saw
rotates around the rear handle.
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be
applied. (47)
Checking the brake trigger
Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure
the chain does not touch the ground or any other object.
See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.
Grasp the chain saw firmly, wrapping your fingers and
thumbs around the handles.
Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your
left wrist forward onto the front hand guard. Do not let go of
the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.
Throttle lockout
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Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle
setting when the throttle lockout is released.
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Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to
its original position when you release it.
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout
move freely and that the return springs work properly.
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Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release
the throttle control and check that the chain stops and
remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the
throttle control is in the idle position you should check
the carburetor idle adjustment.
Chain catcher
Check that the chain catcher is not damaged and is firmly
attached to the body of the chain saw.
Right hand guard
Check that the right hand guard is not damaged and that
there are no visible defects, such as cracks.
Vibration damping system
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely
attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muffler
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Regularly
check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
Note: The spark arrestor screen (A) on this machine is
serviceable. (48) The screen must be replaced if it is
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damaged. If the screen is blocked the machine will
overheat and this will cause damage to the cylinder and
piston. Never use a machine with a muffler that is in poor
condition. Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor
screen is missing or defective.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark
arresting screen will not require replacement.
Air filter
The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust
and dirt in order to avoid:
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Carburettor malfunctions
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Starting problems
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Loss of engine power
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Unnecessary wear to engine parts
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Excessive fuel consumption.
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Remove the air filter (3) after taking off the cylinder
cover, screw (1) and filter cover (2). When refitting make
sure that the air filter seals tightly against the filter
holder. Clean the filter by brushing or shaking it. (49)
The filter can be cleaned more thoroughly by washing it
in water and detergent.
An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced
with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter
must always be replaced.
Spark plug
The spark plug condition is influenced by:
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Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
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An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type
of oil).
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A dirty air filter.
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug
electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
starting difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5
mm). The spark plug should be replaced after about a
month in operation or earlier if necessary. (50)
Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use
of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Cooling system
To keep the working temperature as low as possible the
machine is equipped with a cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
• Air intake on the starter.
• Air guide plate.
• Fins on the flywheel.
• Cooling fins on the cylinder.
• Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).
Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more
often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling
system results in the machine overheating which causes
damage to the piston and cylinder.
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