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KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce the

hazard of kickback; however, such features

will not totally eliminate this danger. As a

chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-

vices. You must follow all safety precau-

tions, instructions, and maintenance in this

manual to help avoid kickback and other

forces which can result in serious injury.

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Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces the

size of the kickback danger zone on the

bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

has been demonstrated to significantly re-

duce the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with

safety requirements for gasoline powered

chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

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Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

contoured depth gauge and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allow

wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low--

Kickback Chain has met kickback per-

formance requirements when tested on a

representative sample of chain saws be-

low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified

in ANSI B175.1.

Low--- Kickback

Chain

Not a Low--- Kickback Chain

Can Obstruct Material

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects

kickback force

and allows wood

to gradually ride

into cutter

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Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting the chain

if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

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Position of front and rear handlebars, de-

signed with distance between handles and

“in-line” with each other. The spread and

“in-line” position of the hands provided by

this design work together to give balance

and resistance in controlling the pivot of

the saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

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Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

the event of kickback.

WARNING:

WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-

SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-

BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action

which throws the bar and rotating chain back

and up toward the operator. Kickback can be

caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the

danger zone with any hard object. Kickback

can also be caused by pinching the saw chain

along the top of the guide bar. This action may

push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-

erator. Either of these events may cause you

to lose control of the saw which could result in

serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY

UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO

YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW

PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID

KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars

and low--kickback saw chains reduce the

chance and magnitude of kickback and are

recommended. Your saw has a low kickback

chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs

on a chain brake should be made by an autho-

rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the

place of purchase if purchased from a servic-

ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master

service dealer.

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Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide

bar up and back toward operator.

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Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back toward the operator.

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Either of these reactions may cause you to

lose control of the saw which could result in

serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon

devices built into your saw.

WARNING:

Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the

CKA table below represents angle of kickback

your bar and chain combinations will have

when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-

dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-

dards. When purchasing replacement bar and

chain, considerations should be given to the

lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-

sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-

dicate more angle and higher kick energies.

Computed angles represented indicate total

energy and angle associated without activation

of the chain brake during kickback. Activated

angle represents chain stopping time relative to

activation angle of chain break and resulting

kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-

ues represent a safer operating environment

for the user.

The following guide bar and chain combina-

tions meet kickback requirements of CSA

Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when

used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar

and chain combinations other than those listed

is not recommended and may not meet the

CKA requirements per standard.

Summary of Contents for 530165399

Page 1: ...ing Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait e...

Page 2: ...ast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high ...

Page 3: ...our body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel...

Page 4: ...aw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight ened after tensioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is mo...

Page 5: ...be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO...

Page 6: ...te or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good jud...

Page 7: ...and back ward as the screw is turned Clutch Cover Lower Hole Guide Bar Adjusting Pin 12 Install bar nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed WARNING Wear protective gloves when handlingchain The chainis sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving NOTE When adjusting chain tension make s...

Page 8: ...e WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Chain Adjus...

Page 9: ...is con tainer into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is provided ...

Page 10: ...Then squeeze and re lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Slowly press primer bulb 6 times 3 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the FULL CHOKE position to set the fast idle then push the lever in to the HALF CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 5...

Page 11: ...g S Allow thechaintocutfor you Exertonly light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain oren gine can result S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en gine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unneces sary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine It is recommended that the engine not be operated for lon ger ...

Page 12: ... cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely setthesaw asideandpull downthe tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any po...

Page 13: ...t in serious injury WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders plat forms a log or inany positionwhich cancause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure footing and balance S Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip...

Page 14: ...s not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodical ly to properly maintain your unit S Once a year replace the spark plug air filter and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air...

Page 15: ...ful emissions Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be completely cleaned It is advisable to replace your air fil ter with a new one after every 50 hours ofop eration or annually whichever comes first 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove cylinder cover 3 Remove ...

Page 16: ... chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T S Turn idle screw T clockwise to increase engine speed S Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assi...

Page 17: ... ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will not idle properly 1 Idle speed requires adjustment 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact an authorized service ...

Page 18: ...TY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Envi ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine In California all small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards ELEC TROLUX...

Page 19: ...ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any...

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