Maintenance / Service - Skil F0150780 Serie Manual Original

- when "cutting through", to maintain complete control
release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut
without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles
! do not let the chain contact the ground
- after completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop
before you move the chain saw
- always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree
• Felling trees &
! the chain saw can only be used to fell trees
smaller in diameter than the length of the chain
bar
! secure work area; ensure no persons or animals
are in the vicinity of the falling tree
! never attempt to free a jammed saw with the
motor running; use wooden wedges to free chain
and chain bar
! always wear hard hat to protect head against
falling branches
BEFORE FELLING:
- when cutting and felling operations are being
performed by two or more persons at the same time,
the felling operations should be separated from the
cutting operation by a distance of at least twice the
height of the tree being felled
- trees should not be felled in a manner that would
endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause
any property damage (if the tree does make contact
with any utility line, the company should be notified
immediately)
- the chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side
of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled
- an escape path should be planned and cleared as
necessary before cuts are started (the escape path
should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall) &a
- before felling is started, consider the natural lean of
the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind
direction to judge which way the tree will fall
- remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire
from the tree
FELLING PROCEDURE:
- make the notch (1 – 2) 1/3 the diameter of the tree,
perpendicular to the direction of falls as illustrated &b
- make the lower horizontal notching cut first (this will
help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the
guide bar when the second notch is being made)
- make the felling back cut (3) at least 50 mm higher
than the horizontal notching cut (keep the felling back
cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut) &b
- make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act
as a hinge (the hinge wood keeps the tree from
twisting and falling in the wrong direction; do not cut
through the hinge)
- as the felling gets close to the hinge the tree should
begin to fall
- if there is any chance that the tree may not fall in
desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw
chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is
complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or
aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the
desired line of fall &c
- when the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from
the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then
use the retreat path planned (be alert for overhead
limbs falling and watch your footing)
• Limbing a tree *
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree
- when limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the
log off the ground
- remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated
- branches under tension should be cut from the bottom
up to avoid binding the chain saw

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
cleaning and/or maintenance
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots W 2)
- clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw
using a soft brush and clean cloth (do not use water,
solvents or polishes)
- remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and
chain bar after 1 to 3 hours of use
- clean the area under cover plate, drive sprocket and
chain bar assembly using a soft brush and clean cloth
- clean oil outlet with a clean cloth
• Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged chain and chain bar, loose fixings,
and worn or damaged components
• Carry out necessary maintenance and repairs before
using the chain saw
• Proper functioning of the automatic oiler can be checked
by running the chain saw and pointing the tip of the chain
bar towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the ground
! do not touch the ground with the chain (ensure
safety clearance of 20 cm)
- if an increasing oil pattern developes, the automatic
oiler is operating fine
- if there is no oil pattern, despite a full oil reservoir, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" or contact your dealer
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
the tool are listed on www.skil.com)
! before returning, the oil reservoir must be
completely emptied
• Storage (
- if the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of
time, clean chain and chain bar
- when storing tool, the oil reservoir must be completely
emptied
- use chain guard X when storing the tool
- securely mount storage rail Y on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- use storage rail Y and storage hook Z as illustrated
- be aware of oil leakage when using storage hook Z
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,
out of reach of children
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