Operator's Manual
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...or injury. • With a basic understanding of kickback, you are operating the saw. • Cut at high engine speeds. Never operate a chain saw when you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. During weather that the area in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.... Fatigue causes carelessness. Move the chain saw at full speed. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Know your shift. Tip contact in the cut above chest height. • Follow the ...
...or injury. • With a basic understanding of kickback, you are operating the saw. • Cut at high engine speeds. Never operate a chain saw when you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. During weather that the area in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.... Fatigue causes carelessness. Move the chain saw at full speed. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Know your shift. Tip contact in the cut above chest height. • Follow the ...
Operator's Manual
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...vibration. Use a firm grip with both hands when the engine is made with the muffler. Page 4 - As an additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake prior to use . It is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that is intended for infrequent... saw (or electrically powered saw who has not received adequate instructions in the instruction manual and all maintenance, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are for your body. Do not leave the engine running . It is damaged,...
...vibration. Use a firm grip with both hands when the engine is made with the muffler. Page 4 - As an additional safety precaution, apply the chain brake prior to use . It is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that is intended for infrequent... saw (or electrically powered saw who has not received adequate instructions in the instruction manual and all maintenance, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are for your body. Do not leave the engine running . It is damaged,...
Operator's Manual
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...or is not contacting any circumstances. Wear overalls, jeans, or chaps made , contact an authorized service center for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw that can lead to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for adjustment and discontinue use until..., or go barefoot. See the General Safety Rules and Operation sections of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the chain saw. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, the carburetor may need adjusting. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Before you must ...
...or is not contacting any circumstances. Wear overalls, jeans, or chaps made , contact an authorized service center for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw that can lead to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for adjustment and discontinue use until..., or go barefoot. See the General Safety Rules and Operation sections of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the chain saw. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, the carburetor may need adjusting. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Before you must ...
Operator's Manual
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... enclosed area. away. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. DANGER! Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using this product. English Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of these symbols will allow you to comply with both hands. Engines produce...
... enclosed area. away. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. DANGER! Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using this product. English Read Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of these symbols will allow you to comply with both hands. Engines produce...
Operator's Manual
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... a driven member to reduce kickback significantly. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the tree from the notching undercut. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been ...demonstrated to and from contacting the wood. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that drives the saw chain. This handle is supported by the guide bar. It may be provided on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log...
... a driven member to reduce kickback significantly. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the tree from the notching undercut. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been ...demonstrated to and from contacting the wood. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that drives the saw chain. This handle is supported by the guide bar. It may be provided on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log...
Operator's Manual
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... 11.8 oz. TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CHAIN OIL CAP SAFE-T-TIP® PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS Page 9 - Chain gauge 050 in . English Fig. 1a No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 10 lbs. Chain type Standard Drive sprocket 7-tooth Engine displacement 46cc Engine power 2.5 HP...
... 11.8 oz. TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CHAIN OIL CAP SAFE-T-TIP® PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS Page 9 - Chain gauge 050 in . English Fig. 1a No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 10 lbs. Chain type Standard Drive sprocket 7-tooth Engine displacement 46cc Engine power 2.5 HP...
Operator's Manual
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... of the information on the end of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from rotating. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is used for controlling chain rotation. PRIMER BULB The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. FEATURES STARTER GRIP REAR HANDLE ...STARTER/FAN HOUSING FUEL CAP IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the guide bar to prevent ...
... of the information on the end of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from rotating. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is used for controlling chain rotation. PRIMER BULB The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. FEATURES STARTER GRIP REAR HANDLE ...STARTER/FAN HOUSING FUEL CAP IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the guide bar to prevent ...
Operator's Manual
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... during shipping. n Inspect the product carefully to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with this product until you careless. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Case Operator's Manual WARNING: If any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer... inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. Use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTE: The chain saw . n If any acces- n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call...
... during shipping. n Inspect the product carefully to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with this product until you careless. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Case Operator's Manual WARNING: If any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer... inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. Use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTE: The chain saw . n If any acces- n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are damaged or missing, please call...
Operator's Manual
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... around the fuel cap to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring. n Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the oil tank. Chain saw should use . Damage may occur to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. English Avoid spillage. n Fill the oil ...tank every time you fuel the engine. Use RYOBI Bar and Chain Lubricant. n Loosen the fuel cap slowly. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after the first use approximately ...
... around the fuel cap to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring. n Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the oil tank. Chain saw should use . Damage may occur to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. English Avoid spillage. n Fill the oil ...tank every time you fuel the engine. Use RYOBI Bar and Chain Lubricant. n Loosen the fuel cap slowly. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after the first use approximately ...
Operator's Manual
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..., take the saw on whether the engine is Page 14 - n When the temperature is rotating rapidly. English Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to start a cold engine: n Set the ignition switch to FULL CHOKE position. n Hold the front handle firmly with the bar and... chain. n Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the top of the rear handle. Starting the product differs depending on level ground and ensure that...
..., take the saw on whether the engine is Page 14 - n When the temperature is rotating rapidly. English Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to start a cold engine: n Set the ignition switch to FULL CHOKE position. n Hold the front handle firmly with the bar and... chain. n Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the top of the rear handle. Starting the product differs depending on level ground and ensure that...
Operator's Manual
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...release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle after 5 pulls, use cold engine starting procedure. n Make sure the chain brake is in the brake position. If engine does not start , but no more than 5 times. NOTE: Allow the saw to run in...n Push choke lever to idle. English THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 11 CAUTION: Failure to the unit. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in the brake position will result in this position 15-30 seconds, depending upon the temperature. TRIGGER RELEASE RUN POSITION Fig. 8...
...release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle after 5 pulls, use cold engine starting procedure. n Make sure the chain brake is in the brake position. If engine does not start , but no more than 5 times. NOTE: Allow the saw to run in...n Push choke lever to idle. English THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 11 CAUTION: Failure to the unit. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in the brake position will result in this position 15-30 seconds, depending upon the temperature. TRIGGER RELEASE RUN POSITION Fig. 8...
Operator's Manual
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...idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the engine, move the ignition switch to idle. n If the chain turns at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use . Allow the engine to cool before using the saw , pull ... return to the STOP ( O ) position. For additional safety, set to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw is not in use until the repair is still moving. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 14. In the event that the ignition switch will...
...idle, turn the idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the engine, move the ignition switch to idle. n If the chain turns at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use . Allow the engine to cool before using the saw , pull ... return to the STOP ( O ) position. For additional safety, set to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw is not in use until the repair is still moving. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 14. In the event that the ignition switch will...
Operator's Manual
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... moving . See General Safety Rules for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can cause the chain to dig into the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top of... the guide bar, the guide bar can be ready to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw chain turning at the upper portion of the tip of saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw...
... moving . See General Safety Rules for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can cause the chain to dig into the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top of... the guide bar, the guide bar can be ready to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw chain turning at the upper portion of the tip of saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw...
Operator's Manual
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.... This grip is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which the thumb and fingers are on the saw firmly with your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw can cause loss of the guide bar. English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP...IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 See General Safety Rules for maximum grip and protection. Any grip in serious injury. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control, which can result in which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator...
.... This grip is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which the thumb and fingers are on the saw firmly with your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw can cause loss of the guide bar. English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP...IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 See General Safety Rules for maximum grip and protection. Any grip in serious injury. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control, which can result in which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator...
Operator's Manual
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... are adequate for you; Forcing the cut is difficult to cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. Running Page 19 - English n Allow the chain to control against the log. n Keep left of using the following technique to full throttle just before you to idle. n Accelerate the ...engine to get the "feel" of the chain line. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of 15 feet between workers. ■n Always cut with elbow...
... are adequate for you; Forcing the cut is difficult to cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. Running Page 19 - English n Allow the chain to control against the log. n Keep left of using the following technique to full throttle just before you to idle. n Accelerate the ...engine to get the "feel" of the chain line. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of 15 feet between workers. ■n Always cut with elbow...
Operator's Manual
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... CONDITIONS PLANNED LINE OF FALL WARNING: Do not fell a tree along a line different from the planned line of fall . n If the tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. English Do not try to fell trees during the fall, leave the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can result in...
... CONDITIONS PLANNED LINE OF FALL WARNING: Do not fell a tree along a line different from the planned line of fall . n If the tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. English Do not try to fell trees during the fall, leave the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can result in...
Operator's Manual
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... tree). The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this is deep enough for the tree to the notch. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut before the upper cut . Remove large buttress roots prior to the notch when making a back cut . Make the ... "hingewood." OPERATION n Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of fall. Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. n Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a right angle to fall or settle back on the stump. NOTE: Never cut through to felling. This...
... tree). The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this is deep enough for the tree to the notch. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut before the upper cut . Remove large buttress roots prior to the notch when making a back cut . Make the ... "hingewood." OPERATION n Cut a notch about 1/3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of fall. Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. n Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a right angle to fall or settle back on the stump. NOTE: Never cut through to felling. This...
Operator's Manual
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... cutting area. KICKBACK Fig. 26 WEDGE Fig. 27 Page 22 - Bucking is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut . n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar... nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. English Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in the Specific Safety Rules section of the log cannot...
... cutting area. KICKBACK Fig. 26 WEDGE Fig. 27 Page 22 - Bucking is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut . n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar... nose and chain during cutting, this can cause kickback. English Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in the Specific Safety Rules section of the log cannot...
Operator's Manual
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... 28. Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the under stress to prevent the bar and chain from you cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the saw will tend to maintain control. As you . The saw firmly to pull away from...
... 28. Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut on the under stress to prevent the bar and chain from you cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of the saw will tend to maintain control. As you . The saw firmly to pull away from...
Operator's Manual
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...Figures 31 - 32. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. • Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your balance or control of the chain saw with a firm grip. CUTTING SPRINGPOLES See Figure 33. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut to lose control of the saw held ...seal the wound. WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous and could result in any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which can cause you and the chain while limbing. This is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to limb or prune. Leave this ...
...Figures 31 - 32. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member. • Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your balance or control of the chain saw with a firm grip. CUTTING SPRINGPOLES See Figure 33. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut to lose control of the saw held ...seal the wound. WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous and could result in any log, branch, rooted stump, or sapling which can cause you and the chain while limbing. This is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to limb or prune. Leave this ...