530088185 11/11/02 Francais Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Deutsch Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des Gerats aufmerksam durch. Verwenden Sie es erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, da. Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben. Espanol Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegurese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta unidad. R 136/141 ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL 2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 17 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1. Cylinder Cover 2. Front Handle 3. Front Handguard 4. Starter Cover 5. Chain Oil Tank 6. Starter Handle 7. Carburator Adjusting Screw 8. Choke Control 9. Rear Handle 10. ON/OFF Switch 11. Fuel Tank 12. Muffler 13. Bar Tip Sprocket 14. Saw Chain 15. Saw Bar 16. Optional Bumper Spike 17. Chain Catcher 18. Clutch Cover 19. Right Hand Guard 20. Throttle Control 21. Throttle Lock 22. Bar/Chain Adjustment Tool 23. Chain Tensioning Screw 24. Operator’s Manual 25. Bar Guard 16 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, whichmay cause serious injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. 3 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury. PLAN AHEAD S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit. S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Shoes Safety Chaps Heavy Duty Gloves Eye Protection Hearing Protection Safety Hat S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw. S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw. S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. S Operate the chain saw only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree. S Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. S Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. S With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your 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 section of this manual. For exampl...