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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chain Saw Components ........................................................ 4
SAFETY
Understanding Safety Labels .................................................... 5
State and Local Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SAFETY RULES
Basic Safety Precautions ....................................................... 7
Fuel Handling ................................................................ 8
Operation and Safety .......................................................... 8
Precautions Against Kickback ................................................... 9
Precautions to Reduce Vibration Risk ............................................. 13
Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the Bar and Chain ................................................... 15
OPERATION
Chain Tension ................................................................ 17
Breaking-in the Chain .......................................................... 17
Bucking Spike ................................................................ 18
Fueling...................................................................... 18
Chain Oil System ............................................................. 19
Preparation for Cutting ......................................................... 20
Starting the Engine ............................................................ 21
Ice Device System ............................................................ 22
Breaking-in the Engine ......................................................... 23
Stopping the Engine ........................................................... 23
Chain Brake Operation ......................................................... 23
Tree Felling .................................................................. 24
Bucking ..................................................................... 26
Limbing and Pruning........................................................... 27
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Chart ............................................................ 29
Chain Maintenance ............................................................ 30
Guide Bar Maintenance ........................................................ 31
Carburetor Adjustment ......................................................... 32
Fuel Filter.................................................................... 32
Air Filter ..................................................................... 32
Starter Unit .................................................................. 33
Engine ...................................................................... 33
Spark Plug................................................................... 33
Spark Arresting Muffler ......................................................... 33
Muffler ...................................................................... 34
Chain Brake.................................................................. 34
TROUBLESHOOTING
Using Troubleshooting Chart .................................................... 35
STORAGE
Storing Chain Saw ............................................................ 36
TECHNICAL DATA
MT 3500S ................................................................... 36
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