Maintenance - Hitachi CS 40EA Mode D'emploi

WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly
trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose
of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
Cross cutting logs, pressure on bottom
Take a fi rm stance. Begin with a bottom cut. The
depth of the cut should be about 1/3 of the log
diameter.
Finish with an upper cut. The saw cuts should meet.
(Fig. 32)
36
35
34
39
34. Relieving cut
35. Cross cut
36. Pressure on bottom
37. Tension side
38. Pressure side
39. Relative depth of saw cuts
Thick log, larger than guide bar length
Begin by cutting on the opposite side of the log.
Pull the saw towards you, followed by previous
procedure. Make a boring cut if the log is close to
the ground. Finish with a top cut. (Fig. 33)
WARNING
KICKBACK DANGER
Do not attempt a boring cut if you are not properly
trained. A boring cut involves the use of the nose of
the guide bar and can result in kickback. (Fig. 34)
37
38
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
If the saw gets stuck
Stop the engine. Raise the log or change its
position, using a thick branch or pole as a lever. Do
not try to pull the saw free. If you do, you can deform
the handle or be injured by the saw chain if the saw
is suddenly released.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR
OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NON-
ROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR
INDIVIDUAL.
Carburetor adjustment (Fig. 35)
WARNING
Never start the engine without the complete side
case.
Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause
personal injuries.
In the carburetor, fuel is mixed with air. When the
engine is test run at the factory, the carburetor is
adjusted. A further adjustment may be required,
according to climate and altitude. The carburetor
has one adjustment possibility:
T = Idle speed adjustment screw.
Idle speed adjustment (T)
Check that the air fi lter is clean. When the idle speed
is correct, the cutting attachment will not rotate. If
adjustment is required, close (clockwise) the T-screw,
with the engine running, until the cutting attachment
starts to rotate. Open (counter-clockwise) the screw
English
Fig. 34
T
Fig. 35
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