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General important safety and usage information for the unit.
Identifies various parts of the chainsaw.
General warnings about chainsaw danger and potential injury.
Safety advice on wearing appropriate protective gear.
Safety advice for operating the chainsaw with two hands.
Importance of reading the manual before operation.
Specifies the sound power and pressure levels of the unit.
Warning about kickback from guide bar tip contact.
Instructions for priming the engine.
Instructions for setting the choke for starting.
Instructions to pull the starter rope.
Safety warning about disconnecting the spark plug before maintenance.
General safety precautions for using a chainsaw.
Importance of planning before operating the chainsaw.
Guidance on wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Advice on using hearing protection due to noise.
Safety rule to keep body parts away from the moving chain.
Safety rule to keep others and animals away from the work area.
Safety advice regarding physical and mental condition for operation.
Importance of planning the sawing operation.
General safety guidelines for operating the chainsaw.
Warning about health risks from exhaust fumes and oil mist.
Safety rule against one-handed operation.
Safety advice for operating in a ventilated outdoor area.
Safety advice against operating from ladders or trees without training.
Explains chain brake, throttle lockout, chain catcher, and vibration damping systems.
Details checks for chain brake, throttle lockout, chain catcher, and vibration damping systems.
Recommends professional service and use of approved parts.
Emphasizes eliminating ignition sources and not smoking.
Explains rotational, pinch, and pull-in kickback.
Provides advice on avoiding pinch-kickback and pull-in kickback.
Offers tips like understanding kickback, clearing area, and maintaining chain.
Details correct stance, hand position, elbow lock, and thumb grip.
Explains guide bar, chain, handguard, and handle positioning features.
Warns against relying solely on built-in safety devices.
Instructions for attaching the bumper spike.
Detailed steps for mounting the guide bar and chain.
Ensure chain brake is disengaged.
Importance of unit position for proper chain tensioning.
Loosening the chain brake.
Positioning the tensioning lever.
Removing the shipping spacer.
Sliding the guide bar into place.
Preparing the new chain and checking its direction.
Placing the chain on the clutch drum sprocket.
Fitting drive links into the guide bar sprocket.
Placing drive links into the bar groove.
Adjusting guide bar for snug chain fit.
Aligning chain brake components.
Installing the chain brake.
Releasing tensioning lever for automatic chain tightening.
Clamping the guide bar.
Warns about wearing gloves due to the sharp chain.
Explains new chain stretching and the need for frequent tension checks.
Details the process of adjusting chain tension.
Warns about the injury risk from operating with a loose chain.
Warns about the hot muffler after use.
Important information and checks before starting the engine.
Stresses the necessity of proper bar and chain lubrication.
Warns about safely removing the fuel cap during refueling.
Details engine fuel certification and oil mixing ratio.
Provides important information regarding alcohol-based fuels and storage.
Instructions on how to disengage the chain brake.
Warns against chain movement at idle speed.
Explains how to stop and start the engine.
Detailed steps for starting a cold engine.
Steps for starting a warm engine.
Guidance for identifying and addressing a flooded engine.
Details the daily check procedure for the chain brake.
Explains how to test the inertia-activated chain brake.
Important points to remember before and during cutting operations.
Rules regarding cutting only wood and handling logs.
Basic techniques like engine speed, cutting pressure, and throttle release.
Emphasizes the need for skill and experience in tree felling.
Covers planning the felling operation and preparing the work area.
Details the sequence and positioning of notch and felling cuts.
Explains how the hinge controls the tree's fall direction.
Defines bucking and provides safety rules, including not standing on logs.
Covers key points like cutting one log, using sawhorses, and handling shattered wood.
Warns against forcing a saw that is pinched or stuck in a cut.
Describes overcutting techniques when no support is available.
Details cutting logs using a log or stand as support.
Covers safety warnings, clearing work area, and handling branches.
Explains how to limb branches after felling, including removing small and large ones.
Warns about pruning safety and limits pruning to shoulder height or below.
Warns about improper maintenance and recommends professional service.
Provides a schedule for checking and cleaning various parts.
Details how to clean the air filter, with a caution.
Explains how to maintain the guide bar, including cleaning and deburring.
Advises annual replacement and specifies gap.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the spark plug.
Notes the complexity and recommends professional sharpening.
Warns about chain movement and lists conditions needing adjustment.
Explains how to adjust idle speed and screw location.
Details cooling, securing, and fuel draining before storage.
Covers cleaning, storage location, and fuel system care.
Emphasizes covering the bar and chain with a scabbard.
Troubleshooting for engine failing to start or running briefly.
Troubleshooting for improper idling, acceleration, or power loss.
Troubleshooting for excessive smoke and chain moving at idle.
Provides technical details for the engine and ignition system.
Lists specifications for fuel capacity, oil, and unit weight.
Details chain pitch, bar length, and chain speed.
Lists noise and vibration levels according to ISO standards.
Explains the standards used for noise and vibration measurements.
Explains what the warranty covers and what it excludes.
Addresses warranty compliance with legislation and lists excluded items.
Presents a table detailing warranty periods for different product types.
Warns about potential brake band failure due to wear.
Explains how the chain brake engages and how to disengage it.
States the rule to disengage the chain brake during sawing.
Important checks before starting the engine.
Reminds users to read fuel safety rules before starting.
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