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13 Operating the Saw
13 Operating the Saw
13.1 Adjusting the Oil Feed Rate
The chainsaw has an adjustable oil pump.
The oil feed rate is suitable for most applications
when the oil pump adjusting screw (1) is in posi‐
tion E (Ematic).
The oil pump feed rate can be adjusted to suit
different bar lengths, wood species and working
techniques.
To increase the oil feed rate
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) clock‐
wise.
To reduce oil feed rate
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) counter‐
clockwise.
13.2 Holding and controlling the
chainsaw
► Hold and control your chainsaw with your left
hand on the handlebar and your right hand on
the control handle. Wrap thumb of left hand
around the handlebar and thumb of right hand
around the control handle.
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WARNING
■ The risk of kickback is increased if you use the
chainsaw with one hand. If kickback occurs,
the saw may be thrown up in the direction of
the operator. The operator can lose control of
the chainsaw and be seriously or fatally
injured.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
bar nose.
► Never support yourself on the limb being
cut.
► Never attempt to hold falling limbs.
13.3 Sawing
WARNING
■ If kickback occurs, the chainsaw can be
thrown up in the direction of the operator. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
guide bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full
speed and keep the guide bar vertical.
► Engage the spiked bumper and use it as a ful‐
crum.
► Guide the full width of the guide bar into the
wood and reposition the spiked bumper as
required.
► Pick up the weight of the chainsaw at the end
of the cut.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,
13.4 Limbing
► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the
guide bar downward against the limb.
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