Maintenance Checklist
ITEM
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten
Air Filter
Clean or replace
Fuel Filter / Oil
Replace
Filter
Clean/Adjust/
Spark Plug
Replace
Spark Arrester
Inspect
Screen
Inspect
Fuel Hoses
Replace as
required
Inspect
Chain Brake
Replace as
Components
required
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Never operate the saw without the air
filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into the engine
and damage it. Keep the air filter clean!
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER:
1. Remove the plastics knob (A) holding the air
filter cover in place; remove the top cover (B)
by loosening the cover retaining screws. Cov-
er will lift off. (Fig. 15A)
2. Lift the air filter (C) out of the air-box (D)
(Fig. 15B).
3. Clean the air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry
completely.
NOTE: It is advisable to have a supply of spare
filters.
4. Install the air filter. Install the engine / air filter
cover. Make sure that the latch (E), latch (F)
and cover fit properly. Tighten the cover re-
taining knob securely. (Fig. 15C, Fig.15D)
WARNING: Never perform maintenance when
the engine is hot, to avoid any chance of burning
hands or fingers.
FUEL FILTER
CAUTION: Never operate your saw without a fuel
filter. The fuel filter should be replaced after each
20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank completely before
changing filter.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire.
3. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel
line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the
opening until you can reach it with your fin-
gers.
NOTE: Do not pull the hose completely out of the
tank.
12
EN
Each
Hours Of
Use
Operation
10
ACTION
4. Lift the filter (A) out of the tank (Fig. 16).
5. Pull the filter off with a twisting motion. Dis-
card filter.
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6. Install a new filter. Insert the end of filter into
the tank opening. Make sure that the filter sits
in the bottom corner of the tank. Use a long
handle screwdriver to aid in filter placement if
necessary.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Sec-
tion FUEL AND LUBRICATION. Install fuel
cap.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dra-
matically reduce engine performance.
1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and pull muffler out.
(Fig. 17A)
2. Remove the 2 screws that hold the cover (C).
(Fig. 17B)
3. Discard the used spark arrester screen (D)
and replace it with a new one.
4. Reassemble the muffler components and in-
stall the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten fasten-
ers securely..
SPARK PLUG
NOTE: For efficient operation of saw engine,
the spark plug must be kept clean and properly
gapped.
1. Push the STOP switch down.
2. Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in
place; remove the top cover (B) by loosening
the cover retaining screws. Cover will lift off.
(Fig. 18A)
3. Disconnect the wire connector (C) from the
spark plug (D) by pulling and twisting at the
same time (Fig. 18B).
4. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug
socket wrench. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
TOOL.
5. Check the electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and set gap to 0,635mm if necessary.
6. Reinstall a new spark plug.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for re-
placement.
NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all re-
quirements of the Electromagnetic compatibility
regulations.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburettor was pre-set at the factory for op-
timum performance. If further adjustments are
necessary, please take your unit to the nearest
authorised service centre.
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