Contents
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Customer Helpline 0151 649 1500
Components List.......................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................................6
Warnings Symbols ......................................................................................................................................6
Explanation of the Symbols and Warning signs on the machine labels.............................................. 7-8
General Safety .............................................................................................................................................9
Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................9
Operating and Maintenance Safety .........................................................................................................10
Handling Safety ........................................................................................................................................11
Proper Use .......................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Kickback Safety.........................................................................................................................................13
Pinching Safety..........................................................................................................................................14
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw.........................................................................................................15
Step 1 - Assemble the Chainsaw..............................................................................................................15
Step 2 - Check the Chain Brake ......................................................................................................... 15-16
Step 3 - Fuel and Lubrication ............................................................................................................. 17-18
Step 4 - Filling the Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................................19
Step 5 - Filling the Chain Lubrication Oil Tank ........................................................................................20
Operating the Chainsaw................................................................................................................................21
Step 1 - Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................... 21-26
Step 2 - Restarting the Chainsaw When Warmed Up.............................................................................27
How to Use the Chainsaw.............................................................................................................................28
Introduction................................................................................................................................................28
Felling ................................................................................................................................................... 29-30
Limbing ......................................................................................................................................................31
Bucking ......................................................................................................................................................32