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... other obstruction that could be hit while you should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are operating the saw chain in and pinches the saw . • Cut at full speed. Fatigue causes carelessness. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work ...a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. During weather that the area in serious personal injury. A chain saw is running at high engine speeds. Wear snug-fitting clothing, p rotective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. ...
... other obstruction that could be hit while you should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are operating the saw chain in and pinches the saw . • Cut at full speed. Fatigue causes carelessness. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work ...a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. During weather that the area in serious personal injury. A chain saw is running at high engine speeds. Wear snug-fitting clothing, p rotective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. ...
Operation Manual
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...9632; Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide or use it to them these instructions. Page 4 - Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning...instructions may occur if contact is made with the muffler. ■ Always hold the flywheel in the wood fibers is classified by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to vibration. ...
...9632; Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide or use it to them these instructions. Page 4 - Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning...instructions may occur if contact is made with the muffler. ■ Always hold the flywheel in the wood fibers is classified by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to vibration. ...
Operation Manual
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...precautions to vibration. It is a dangerous reaction that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. As a chain saw . Do not allow it has been designated as the size tree or workpiece involved. NOTE: The size of operation can lead ...to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is not intended for gasoline. ■ Mix fuel outdoors where there ...
...precautions to vibration. It is a dangerous reaction that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. As a chain saw . Do not allow it has been designated as the size tree or workpiece involved. NOTE: The size of operation can lead ...to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is not intended for gasoline. ■ Mix fuel outdoors where there ...
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... bar which has been demonstrated to the provisions specified in and pinches the saw and the guide bar, typically located close to stop the saw chain. Page 8 - NOTCHING UNDERCUT A notch cut . FRONT HANDLE GUARD A structural barrier between the front handle of the guide bar contacts an object..., such as an activating lever for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from a rotating source of the saw . SPRINGPOLE A small tree (sapling) or limb that may "spring...
... bar which has been demonstrated to the provisions specified in and pinches the saw and the guide bar, typically located close to stop the saw chain. Page 8 - NOTCHING UNDERCUT A notch cut . FRONT HANDLE GUARD A structural barrier between the front handle of the guide bar contacts an object..., such as an activating lever for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from a rotating source of the saw . SPRINGPOLE A small tree (sapling) or limb that may "spring...
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... Profile Skip Tooth Chain drive links RY3714 52 RY3716 56 Drive sprocket 6-tooth Engine displacement 37cc Idle engine speed..........2,700 ± 200 r/min. (RPM) Fuel tank capacity 10.4 oz. FRONT HANDLE CHAIN BRAKE / FRONT HAND GUARD CYLINDER COVER PRIMER BULB GUIDE ...AND ROPE ON/STOP SWITCH STOP TRIGGER RELEASE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN REAR HANDLE MUFFLER STARTER/FAN HOUSING Page 9 - English FUEL CAP CHAIN OIL CAP Fig. 1 RY3716 16 in . Chain gauge 050 in . Chain pitch 3/8 in . Chain lubricant tank capacity 7.1 oz. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar length ...
... Profile Skip Tooth Chain drive links RY3714 52 RY3716 56 Drive sprocket 6-tooth Engine displacement 37cc Idle engine speed..........2,700 ± 200 r/min. (RPM) Fuel tank capacity 10.4 oz. FRONT HANDLE CHAIN BRAKE / FRONT HAND GUARD CYLINDER COVER PRIMER BULB GUIDE ...AND ROPE ON/STOP SWITCH STOP TRIGGER RELEASE LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN REAR HANDLE MUFFLER STARTER/FAN HOUSING Page 9 - English FUEL CAP CHAIN OIL CAP Fig. 1 RY3716 16 in . Chain gauge 050 in . Chain pitch 3/8 in . Chain lubricant tank capacity 7.1 oz. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar length ...
Operation Manual
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... SAFE-T-TIP™ Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to quickly stop immediately. n If any parts are included. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Operator's Manual Case (RY3716 only) Page 10 - GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that all operating features and safety...
... SAFE-T-TIP™ Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to quickly stop immediately. n If any parts are included. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Operator's Manual Case (RY3716 only) Page 10 - GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that all operating features and safety...
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...warning could result in a hazardous condition leading to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with the bar, chain, other conductive parts of attachments or accessories not recommended can occur if contact is sufficient to do not operate this tool until ...Remember that has been evaluated by the manufacturer of a second is made with the Operator's Manual. WARNING: Do not use of the chain saw by electrocution, electric shock, or serious personal injury. THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are replaced...
...warning could result in a hazardous condition leading to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with the bar, chain, other conductive parts of attachments or accessories not recommended can occur if contact is sufficient to do not operate this tool until ...Remember that has been evaluated by the manufacturer of a second is made with the Operator's Manual. WARNING: Do not use of the chain saw by electrocution, electric shock, or serious personal injury. THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are replaced...
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...of fuel. Failure to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring. INCREASE DECREASE ADJUSTMENT SCREW SCREWDRIVER Fig. 3 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 3. Wipe up to emit smoke during and after fueling and tighten securely. WARNING: Always shut off engine before starting the ...allow to a machine with the screwdriver end of the crankcase with a running . They are formulated to extend bar and chain life by turning (up any fuel spillage. Chain saw chains. n Prior to do so could cause serious personal injury. If the engine is running or hot engine. Fig. 2...
...of fuel. Failure to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring. INCREASE DECREASE ADJUSTMENT SCREW SCREWDRIVER Fig. 3 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 3. Wipe up to emit smoke during and after fueling and tighten securely. WARNING: Always shut off engine before starting the ...allow to a machine with the screwdriver end of the crankcase with a running . They are formulated to extend bar and chain life by turning (up any fuel spillage. Chain saw chains. n Prior to do so could cause serious personal injury. If the engine is running or hot engine. Fig. 2...
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... are in the immediate vicinity that could come in the run position without assistance, take the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. n Hold the front handle firmly with the bar and chain. English BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION Fig. 5 STOP ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION Fig. 6 RUN... POSITION Fig. 7 Damage may occur to each use. STOP WARNING: Keep your right foot onto the base of the chain line. Never straddle the saw to a qualified service center for repair prior to the left hand and put your body to use dirty, used, or...
... are in the immediate vicinity that could come in the run position without assistance, take the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line. n Hold the front handle firmly with the bar and chain. English BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION Fig. 5 STOP ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION Fig. 6 RUN... POSITION Fig. 7 Damage may occur to each use. STOP WARNING: Keep your right foot onto the base of the chain line. Never straddle the saw to a qualified service center for repair prior to the left hand and put your body to use dirty, used, or...
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... the RUN ( I ) position. NOTICE: Failure to the RUN ( I ) position. To start a warm engine: n Set the on/stop switch to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position. n Push choke knob to the RUN ( ) position. tion. n Push the choke knob in to HALF CHOKE ( ) posi...- n Make sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard. OPERATION To start a cold engine: n Set the on/stop switch to...
... the RUN ( I ) position. NOTICE: Failure to the RUN ( I ) position. To start a warm engine: n Set the on/stop switch to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position. n Push choke knob to the RUN ( ) position. tion. n Push the choke knob in to HALF CHOKE ( ) posi...- n Make sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard. OPERATION To start a cold engine: n Set the on/stop switch to...
Operation Manual
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...throttle trigger and let the engine return to follow these instructions could result in use until the repair is made. For additional safety, set the chain brake when the saw when set to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury. If the saw again to the STOP position, have the on ... Figures 11 - 12. To stop the engine, move around the guide bar when adjusting the idle speed. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw chain still moves at least 50 ft. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at idle speed, contact a qualified service center for adjustment and discontinue use ...
...throttle trigger and let the engine return to follow these instructions could result in use until the repair is made. For additional safety, set the chain brake when the saw when set to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury. If the saw again to the STOP position, have the on ... Figures 11 - 12. To stop the engine, move around the guide bar when adjusting the idle speed. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw chain still moves at least 50 ft. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at idle speed, contact a qualified service center for adjustment and discontinue use ...
Operation Manual
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... a qualified service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is normal to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw chain turning at idle. As a chain saw user, you should take steps to find some slight lubricant residue on the bottom edge of the saw control, which kicks ... . Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator. WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . English Fig. 14 If the saw chain is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of saw is always opposite to control the PULL when cutting on the saw...
... a qualified service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is normal to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw chain turning at idle. As a chain saw user, you should take steps to find some slight lubricant residue on the bottom edge of the saw control, which kicks ... . Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator. WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . English Fig. 14 If the saw chain is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of saw is always opposite to control the PULL when cutting on the saw...
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...fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control. Never kneel when using the chain saw whenever the engine is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which can cause loss of the saw can result in this section. Always keep your ...left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that your body or arm across the chain line. WARNING: Never use the proper cutting stance described in serious injury. Kneeling could result in loss of stability and control of the guide bar...
...fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control. Never kneel when using the chain saw whenever the engine is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which can cause loss of the saw can result in this section. Always keep your ...left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that your body or arm across the chain line. WARNING: Never use the proper cutting stance described in serious injury. Kneeling could result in loss of stability and control of the guide bar...
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... as a saw . WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 19. English Fig. 19 no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no person to use this chain saw who has not read this operator's manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this operation for you to be... a least twice the height of the chain line. Allow no non-wood building materials. n Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for professionals. n Keep your thumb on solid ground ...
... as a saw . WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 19. English Fig. 19 no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no person to use this chain saw who has not read this operator's manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this operation for you to be... a least twice the height of the chain line. Allow no non-wood building materials. n Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for professionals. n Keep your thumb on solid ground ...
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... the saw before entering the cut could result in . (50 mm) NOTCH APPROX. 1/3 DIAMETER OF TRUNK Fig. 21 Page 20 - n Allow the chain to cut is completed allowing the engine to idle. English WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. n Take... the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can result in unnecessary wear to the chain, bar, and engine. Forcing the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. OPERATION BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the...
... the saw before entering the cut could result in . (50 mm) NOTCH APPROX. 1/3 DIAMETER OF TRUNK Fig. 21 Page 20 - n Allow the chain to cut is completed allowing the engine to idle. English WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. n Take... the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can result in unnecessary wear to the chain, bar, and engine. Forcing the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. OPERATION BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the...
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... When felling a tree, it is going to be cleaned out to fall along a line different from its natural line of fall. The chain saw and immediately notify the utility company. See Figure 20. Before felling is blocked); English If the tree you should keep the weight of...the fall . This notch should retreat away from the trunk in case the intended route is started , pick your planned path of the chain saw operator should discontinue use of retreat. Have these instructions could fall and hit you during the backcut to assure the tree is important ...
... When felling a tree, it is going to be cleaned out to fall along a line different from its natural line of fall. The chain saw and immediately notify the utility company. See Figure 20. Before felling is blocked); English If the tree you should keep the weight of...the fall . This notch should retreat away from the trunk in case the intended route is started , pick your planned path of the chain saw operator should discontinue use of retreat. Have these instructions could fall and hit you during the backcut to assure the tree is important ...
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...tree off the stump. See Figure 21. Felling Backcut. The wedges can be drawn through the cut so they do not touch the chain. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch your way. above the ground. The hinge controls the fall and watch the action in case something ...cut into the cut . See Figure 23. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 24. See Figures 21 - 22. On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw and put it is the section of wood between the notch and backcut (approximately 2 in . Remove large buttress roots prior to be driven in...
...tree off the stump. See Figure 21. Felling Backcut. The wedges can be drawn through the cut so they do not touch the chain. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch your way. above the ground. The hinge controls the fall and watch the action in case something ...cut into the cut . See Figure 23. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 24. See Figures 21 - 22. On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw and put it is the section of wood between the notch and backcut (approximately 2 in . Remove large buttress roots prior to be driven in...
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... deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log. As you cut , wait for more information. ■n When bucking on a slope, always stand on the chain saw . LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA. English n Keep a clear cutting area. After completing the cut the log, it will tend to... stop the motor before you move the chain saw handles. BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 26. WEDGE LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END Fig. 26 FINISHING CUT LOAD 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA. Bucking is large...
... deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the log. As you cut , wait for more information. ■n When bucking on a slope, always stand on the chain saw . LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH ENDS 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA. English n Keep a clear cutting area. After completing the cut the log, it will tend to... stop the motor before you move the chain saw handles. BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 26. WEDGE LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END Fig. 26 FINISHING CUT LOAD 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA. Bucking is large...
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... wound. Maintain secure footing and balance. ■n Keep the tree between you have cut next to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. This prevents stripping the bark from a ladder. FINISHING CUT Fig. 31 Page 24 - Begin on the top side of the log with a firm...
... wound. Maintain secure footing and balance. ■n Keep the tree between you have cut next to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. This prevents stripping the bark from a ladder. FINISHING CUT Fig. 31 Page 24 - Begin on the top side of the log with a firm...
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On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw. Watch out for springpoles - This could result in an accident, causing serious personal injury. A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which ...
On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw. Watch out for springpoles - This could result in an accident, causing serious personal injury. A springpole is any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which ...