English Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Combustion Engine
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Note
If the device is used without the air
filter, the warranty (guarantee) will
be null and void.
Adjusting the carburettor
This work may only be carried out by
a service centre.
Cleaning/replacing the fuel filter
This work may only be carried out by
a service centre.
Checking/replacing the spark
plug
Use only original spark plugs or
ones approved by the manufacturer.
The correct electrode gap is0.6–0.7
mm. After every 25 operating hours
take out the spark plug and check its
condition.
Switch off the engine and leave it
to cool down.
Fig. 18
Open the air filter cover: Loosen
the locking knob (7) by turning it
anti-clockwise and remove the
cover (6).
Remove the spark plug
terminal (25).
Remove any dirt from around the
spark plug.
Using a spark plug wrench,
unscrew the spark plug anti-
clockwise.
Check/adjust the electrode gap
of 0.6–0.7 mm (Fig. 19).
Note
Replace a damaged, sooted or dirty
spark plug.
Screw in the spark plug and
tighten to a torque of 12.3–
13.5 Nm.
Transporting
When using a vehicle
Before transporting the device on or
in a vehicle:
Before transporting the device,
leave it to cool down.
Empty the fuel tank before
transporting the device. The filler
cap must be closed tightly.
Drain the chain lubricating oil out
of the chain saw.
Activate the chain brake.
Place the sheath on the cutting
mechanism.
Secure the device to prevent it
from shifting during
transportation.
Short distances
Place the sheath on the cutting
mechanism.
Activate the chain brake.
Carry the chain saw by the hand
grip.
Shutting down the unit
Caution
Material damage to the device
Only store the unit (with the engine
cooled down) in a clean and dry
room. During prolonged storage,
e.g. in winter, ensure that the
device is protected against rust.
At the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for longer than a
month:
Clean the device.
For a prolonged period of non-
use always drain the chain
lubricating oil out of the chain
saw.
Drain all the fuel out of the tank
and pour into a container with the
same two-stroke mixture. Do not
use any fuel which has been
stored for longer than 30 days.
To protect metal parts from rust,
wipe them all down with an oiled
cloth (resin-free oil) or apply an
oil spray.
Place the sheath on the cutting
mechanism.
Store the device in a dry place.
Warranty
The warranty rules issued by our
company or the importer apply to
every country.
Faults will be repaired free of charge
within the framework of the
guarantee, provided that they have
been caused by a material defect or
manufacturing error.
Should you need to call upon the
warranty, please apply to the vendor
of your machine or to the nearest
agency.
Troubleshooting
Faults which occur while you are
using your device often have simple
causes which you should know and
should be able to rectify yourself to
some extent. In cases of doubt your
specialised dealer will be pleased to
assist you further.