6
4
THE
USE
OF
THE
SAW
Transporting
the
chain saw
Warning!
Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw down or
carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the engine running
is
extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the
engine can cause the chain
to
rotate. Avoid touching the
hot muffler.
By
hand: When carrying your saw
by
hand, the engine
must
be
stopped and the saw must
be
in
the proper position.
Grip the front handle and place the muffler at the side away
from the body (ill.
4).
The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and
the guide bar which should point backwards. When carrying
your saw the bar should
be
behind you (ill.
5).
By vehicle: When transporting
in
a vehicle, keep chain
and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to
the
saw.
Preparation for the
use
of the saw
Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety
in
operation.
For assembly please follow the procedure described
on
pages
21
and 22.
STIHL-Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match
each other.
If the guide bar or chain is replaced, it must
be
with a bar
or chain of the same type. Replacement with another type
of guide bar or chain will seriously increase the chances of
operator injury due
to
the contact of the moving chain with
the operator during rotational kickback.
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WarnI g'
Proper tension of the chain is extremely important.
in
order
to avoid false setting the tensioning procedure must be
followed as described on pages
21
and
22.
Make always
sure the hexagonal nut for the sprocket
cover
is
tightened
securely after tensioning the chain. Check chain tension
once more after having tightened the nut and thereafter
at
regular intervals (Whenever the saw
is
cut off). If the chain
becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and then
tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the engine
is
running!
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