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General| Engine Type | 2-Stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 40 cc |
| Bar Length | 18 inches |
| Oil Capacity | 6.8 oz |
| Vibration Reduction | Yes |
| Anti-Vibration System | Yes |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 in |
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 inches |
Explains various safety symbols used on the chain saw and in the manual.
Emphasizes reading the manual and understanding all safety rules before use.
Covers protective gear, bystander safety, and operating environment.
Covers one-handed use, environment, starting/stopping, carrying, and operating damaged saws.
Advises professional service, checking chain movement, and safe fuel handling practices.
Explains kickback types and provides techniques to avoid pinch-kickback and pull-in.
Explains kickback causes and techniques to reduce its occurrence.
Details proper grip, stance, and body positioning for optimal control.
Describes safety features like the reduced-kickback guide bar.
Explains low-kickback chain design and chain brake functionality.
Defines CKA and its significance for safety, referencing relevant standards.
Step-by-step instructions for attaching the guide bar and chain to the chain saw.
Details aligning the adjusting pin and sliding the guide bar onto the bar bolts.
Provides steps for adjusting chain tension and how to check if it's too tight or loose.
Warns of serious injury if the saw is operated with a loose chain that could jump off the guide bar.
Encourages reading the manual and familiarizing oneself with the controls and adjustments.
Explains controls like ON/STOP switch, throttle, primer, chain brake, and tension.
Details fueling procedures, correct 40:1 fuel mixture, and fuel system considerations for storage.
Covers bar lubrication, chain brake disengagement, and cold engine starting steps.
Details procedures for starting cold, warm, and flooded engines.
Instructs on how to check the chain brake's function while the engine is running and off.
Covers chain tension, cutting only wood, keeping chain clean, and practicing cutting.
Warns about tree conditions, work area, terrain, and planning a retreat path, detailing felling cuts.
Describes felling control, wedge use, and safety precautions for bucking fallen trees.
Explains overcutting, undercutting, compression side cutting, and bucking methods.
Warns about kickback, springpoles, and avoiding contact with other branches during limbing.
Guides on limbing a felled tree and provides a three-cut pruning technique.
Covers service precautions, maintenance schedule, and checks for parts and chain sharpness.
Lists conditions requiring guide bar maintenance and instructions for cleaning and rail care.
Covers guide bar replacement, unit cleaning, and air filter cleaning procedures.
Warns about carbon buildup and provides instructions for cleaning the spark arresting screen.
Outlines replacement procedures and refers to chain tension adjustment/sharpening.
Explains carburetor adjustment and provides guidelines for storing the unit.
Suggests oil distribution for storage and other recommendations like replacing spark plugs.
Provides a table listing common engine problems, their causes, and remedies.
Outlines warranty periods for different uses and lists exclusions like improper maintenance.
Explains the emission control system warranty rights, owner responsibilities, and covered parts.
Advises contacting authorized service centers for warranty questions and service.
Refers to the product label for engine certification standards and emissions compliance details.
