Bucking Using A Sawhorse; Air Filter; Preventive Maintenance - Spark PROFESSIONAL TV 3840 Mode D'emploi

3. Log supported on both ends: First, over buck
1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second,
under buck to meet first cut and avoid pinching
(Fig. 16C).
NotE. The best way to hold a log while bucking is
to use a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log
should be raised and supported by the limb stumps
or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut
is securely supported.

bUckING USING A SAWHoRSE

For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct
position for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 17).
A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the
saw to the right of your body while cutting.
B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
C. Keep weight on both feet.
cAUtIoN: While the saw is cutting,
be sure the chain and bar are being properly
lubricated.
IX - Maintenance
All chain saw service, other than items listed here
in your user manual maintenance instructions,
must be accomplished by authorised persons in
authorised service centres for warranty and post-
warranty servicing of SPARKY tools.

PREvENtIvE mAINtENANcE

A good preventive maintenance program of regu-
lar inspection and care will increase life and im-
prove performance of your SPARKY chain saw.
This maintenance checklist is a guide for such a
program.
Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement may
12
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Fig. 17
be required, under certain conditions, at more fre-
quent intervals than those indicated.
Maintenance
Checklist
Item
Action
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten

Air Filter

Clean or Replace
Fuel Filter Replace
Spark Plug Clean/Adjust/
Replace
Spark Arrester Inspect
Screen
Fuel Hoses Inspect
Replace as
Required
Inspect
Chain Brake
Components
Replace as
Required
AIR fILtER
cAUtIoN: Never operate saw without
the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into
engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean!
to clean air filter:
1. Remove the top cover (9) by loosening the
cover retaining screws. Cover will lift off.
2. Lift the air filter (A) out of air-box (B) (Fig. 18).
3. Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry
completely.
NotE. It is advisable to have a supply of spare
filters.
4. Install air filter. Install engine / air filter cover.
Make sure cover fits properly. Tighten the cov-
er retaining screws securely.
cAUtIoN: Never perform maintenance
when the engine is hot, to avoid any chance of
burning hands or fingers.
Fig. 18
Each Hours Of
Operation
Use
10 20
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