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WARNING!
•Always ensure your footing. Do not stand on the log.
•Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. Especially when
working on a slope, stand on the uphill side of the log.
•Follow the instructions in ‘Safe Operation’ to avoid kickback
of the saw.
Before starting work, check the direction of bending force
inside the log to be cut. Always finish cutting from the
oposite side of bending direction to prevent the guide bar
from being jammed in the cut.
Cutting a log lying on the ground.
Saw down halfway,then roll the log over
and cut from the opposite side.
Cutting a log hanging off the ground.
In area ‘A’ saw up from the bottom one
third and finish by sawing down from
the top. In area ‘B’ saw down from the
top one third and finish by sawing up
from the bottom
Cutting a limb of fallen tree.
First check to which side the limb is
bent. Then make the initial cut from the
bent side and finish by sawing from the
opposite side.
WARNING!
Be alert to the springing back of a
cut limb. Pruning of Standing Tree.
Cut up from the bottom, finish down
from the top.
• Do not use an unstable foothold or ladder.
• Do not overreach.
• Do not cut above shoulder height.
• Always use your both hands to grip the saw.
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your unit, make sure
the engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE
1. Air filter
Dust on the cleaner surface can be
removed by tapping a corner of the
cleaner against a hard surface. To
clean dirt in the meshes, split the
cleaner into halves and brush with
gasoline. When using compressed air,
blow from the inside.
2. Oiling port
Dismount the guide bar and check
the oiling port for clogging.
Oil Port
3. Guide bar.
When the guide bar is dismounted,
remove sawdust in the bar groove and
the oiling port. Grease the nose sprocket
from the feeding port on the tip of the bar.
4. General Maintenance.
Check for fuel leakage, loose fastenings and damage to ma-
jor parts. Especially handle joints and guide bar mounting.
If any defects are found, make sure to have them repaired
before operating the machine again.
PERIODICAL SERVICE CHECKS
1. Cylinder fins.
Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause overheat-
ing of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cylinder
fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover.
When installing the cylinder cover, make sure that switch
wires and grommets are positioned correctly in place.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to cover the air intake hole whilst cleaning.
2. Spark plug.
Clean the electrodes with a wire brush
and reset the gap to 0.65mm as
necessary
3. Sprocket.
Check for cracks and for excessive wear interfering with the
chain drive. If wear is obvious, replace it with new one. Never
fit a new chain on a worn sprocket, or a worn chain on a new
sprocket.
1. Sprocket
2. Needle bearing
3. Clutch drum
4. Spacer
5. Clutch shoe
4. Fuel filter (MCS38 shown).
Disassemble the filter and wash with
gasoline, or replace with new one if
needed.
5. Oil filter (MCS38 shown).
Disassemble the oil filter and
wash with gasoline, or replace
with new one if needed.
6. Anti-vibration system
All models have rubber bumpers,
have your dealer replace them should
they show signs of cracking or damage.
1. Oiling port
2. Grease port
3. Sprocket
0.65mm
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