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Mountfield Chainsaw User Manual

Mountfield Chainsaw
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CHAINSAW ASSEMBLY
AND QUICK START GUIDE
GGP UK Limited, Unit 8 Bluewater Estate, Bell Close, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4JH
WARNING!
Read the safety instructions in the product manual.
Disconnect the spark plug before starting assembly.
Wear protective gloves when handling the chain.
For Technical Support call
0845 6002912
Air lter and
spark plug cover
Adjustable
screws
Rear handle
Front handle
Clutch cover
Guide bar
Chain
Primer
bulb
Fuel tank
ller cap
Chain
oil ller
Throttle
trigger
Ignition
switch
Choke
knob
Throttle
interlock
Guard /chain brake
Starter cord
handle
1
Check fuel and chain oil
levels.
2
Engage the chain brake by
pushing the guard forward
away from the front handle.
3
Set the ignition switch to “I”
position.
4
Pull out the choke knob.
5
Press the primer button until
fuel is visible.
6
Place the chainsaw on the
ground and secure it with a
foot. Pull the starter cord
4/5 times until the engine
fires (it will not start at this
stage).
7
When the engine fires
cancel the choke by
pressing the throttle lever
and throttle interlock.
8
Pull the starter cord again
until the engine starts.
9
Disengage the chain brake
by pulling it back towards
the handle.
10
Press the throttle trigger
and interlock lever.
COLD STARTING
1
Release the throttle trigger
and interlock lever. Let the
engine idle for a few
seconds.
2
Move the ignition switch to
the “O” position.
STOPPING
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Mountfield Chainsaw Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMountfield
ModelChainsaw
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Cold Starting Guide

Check Fuel and Chain Oil Levels

Verify fuel and chain oil levels before starting the chainsaw.

Engage Chain Brake

Engage the chain brake by pushing the guard forward away from the front handle.

Set Ignition Switch to On

Set the ignition switch to the "I" (on) position.

Pull Choke Knob

Pull out the choke knob to prepare for starting.

Prime Engine

Press the primer button until fuel is visible in the line.

Perform Initial Starter Pulls

Pull starter cord 4/5 times until the engine fires but does not start.

Cancel Choke

When engine fires, cancel choke by pressing throttle lever and interlock.

Start Engine

Pull the starter cord again until the engine starts.

Disengage Chain Brake

Disengage the chain brake by pulling it back towards the handle.

Allow Engine to Idle Briefly

Release throttle trigger and interlock lever, let engine idle for a few seconds.

Stopping the Chainsaw

Idle Engine Before Stopping

Release throttle trigger and interlock lever, let engine idle for a few seconds.

Turn Off Ignition Switch

Move the ignition switch to the "0" position to stop the engine.

Chainsaw Assembly Procedure

Disengage Guard/Chain Brake

Ensure the guard/chain brake is disengaged by pulling it back.

Remove Clutch Cover

Unscrew the clutch cover nuts and remove the cover.

Remove Transport Spacer

Remove and discard the transport packing spacer before fitting the guidebar.

Fit Guidebar

Fit the guidebar slot over the clutch cover bolts and push back.

Thread Chain onto Sprocket

Ensure chain faces correct way and thread it around the drive sprocket.

Check Drive Links Fit

Ensure drive links fit correctly into the guidebar sprocket nose.

Check Chain Tension Adjuster

Check chain tension adjuster pin alignment; adjust screw if necessary.

Refit Clutch Cover and Adjust Tension

Refit clutch cover, finger-tighten nuts, and adjust chain tension.

Verify Chain Tension

Check chain tension by lifting it approximately 2-4mm away from the guidebar.

Tighten Guard Nuts Securely

Raise bar, tighten guard nuts securely, and fully tighten clutch cover nuts.