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General| Engine Type | 2-cycle |
|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 33 cc |
| Bar Length | 16 in |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs |
| Type | Gas-powered |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 in |
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 inches |
Follow safe operating practices for chain saw use, avoiding hazards like one-handed operation or operating from ladders.
Recognize kickback causes and follow safety rules to reduce the chance of serious injury.
Follow steps to clear excess fuel and start a flooded engine.
Carefully plan tree felling operations by clearing the area and considering natural lean.
Use the notch method to fell large trees, creating a notch and felling cut.
Loosen bar clamp nuts, adjust screw until chain barely touches guide bar, then tighten nuts.
A sharp chain makes wood chips; a dull chain makes sawdust.
Check guide bar for wear, burrs, and oil hole blockage; file or replace as needed.
Adjust chain tension by loosening bar clamp nuts and turning the adjusting screw.
Warning: Chain moves during adjustment; improper adjustment can damage the engine.
Adjust carburetor if chain moves at idle, engine hesitates, or loses power.
Follow preset steps for mixture screws and idle speed screw before proceeding to adjustments.
Adjust idle speed screw so engine runs without chain movement or stalling.
Adjust low speed mixture screw for smooth acceleration without chain movement at idle.
Adjust high speed mixture for good power in the cut without hesitation.
Check for smooth acceleration and ensure engine does not die or hesitate.
Troubleshoot engine not starting or running briefly by checking ignition, fuel, and spark plug.
Troubleshoot engine not idling properly by checking idle speed and mixture adjustments.
Troubleshoot acceleration, power loss, or stalling by checking air filter, spark plug, and carburetor.
Troubleshoot excessive engine smoking by checking choke, fuel mixture, and air filter.
Troubleshoot hot running engine by checking fuel mixture, spark plug, and exhaust ports.
Troubleshoot inadequate oil for lubrication by checking oil tank, pump, and oil hole.
Troubleshoot chain moving at idle or not moving when accelerated by checking tension and clutch.
Troubleshoot chain clattering, cutting roughly, or stopping by checking tension, cutters, and sprocket.
Troubleshoot chain cutting at an angle by checking cutters, dullness, and guide bar condition.
