Chainsaw User Manuals

Essential Safety Rules (All Models)

• Always wear PPE: Helmet, eye/ear protection, gloves, chaps, steel-toe boots.
• Check chain brake: Test before every use; ensure it stops chain instantly.
• Avoid kickback: Keep tip guard on if available; never cut with bar tip.
• Secure workpiece: Never cut freehand or above shoulder height.
• Fuel safely: Mix 50:1 fuel/oil for 2-stroke; store in approved containers away from saw.

Most Common Issues (Gasoline Models)

• Won't start: Check fuel (fresh <30 days); clean/replace spark plug; clean air filter; prime bulb; choke correctly.
• Flooded engine: Set choke to RUN; hold throttle wide open; pull starter 10-15 times.
• Chain not oiling: Clean oil ports; check oiler adjustment; use proper bar oil (not motor oil).
• Loss of power: Clean air filter; replace fuel filter; clean spark arrestor screen in muffler.
• Chain dull: Sharpen with correct file size; maintain proper tension (slight sag when pulled).

Battery & Electric Models

• No power: Charge battery fully; clean contacts; check breaker (electric models).
• Overheating shutdown: Let cool; clear debris from vents; use correct chain tension.
• Chain brake trips: Reset lever; check for debris or binding.

Maintenance Tips

• Daily: Clean air filter, check chain tension, sharpen chain, clean bar groove.
• Weekly: Inspect guide bar, clean sprocket, check fuel lines.
• Seasonal: Replace spark plug, fuel filter, sharpen or replace chain.

Safety note: Always stop engine and remove spark plug wire/battery before maintenance. Never operate a damaged saw. Read full manual before first use.