Chainsaw

Question 1

8 parts of saw

Answer 1

6HP 2cycle w\decompressionnvalve, 20 inch bar w/carbide or green chain, chain brake, starter cord, 4 position master control switch-off,on,warm,cold, fuel reservoir 50:1 mixed gas, bar oil with automatic oiler, air filter

Question 2

After use and cleaning the saw should be left in ready position 4 things

Answer 2

Decompression pin engaged, chain brake on, cold start position-squeeze throttle while sliding master control switch down), ignition/choke/throttle lock on

Question 3

Daily checks

Answer 3

Fluids, chain-condition/tension/direction of travel, ensure controls I’m ready position

Question 4

Weekly check

Answer 4

Start saw (idle 30-60 sec, rev 15 sec intervals for 1 minute until warm, idle 30 seconds shut down), ensure it’s oiling with stuff on ground, chain clutch should stop or barely move, chain brake operates properly, check starter cord for fray

Question 5

Safety 8 pack

Answer 5

Full PPE, Work between hole and point of egress, try to be on wind ward hole especially when clearing, never cut in line with body or above head, work with one foot on roofer if needed, engage chain brake before handing to someone else, Carry saw with bar aimed behind you, beware of kick back

Question 6

If flooded

Answer 6

Turn choke and ignition off, pull cord 4-5 times, follow normal procedures without choke

Question 7

How to start (6 steps)

Answer 7

Start with saw on ground or solid surface with 2 points of contact, pull cord until ignition or engine sputters, slide mcs up one position until warm start and resume pulling starter cord until needed, don’t pull the cord until end of rope or snap back into housing, warm up before revving, when starting saw that was already running-start in warm

Question 8

After use

Answer 8

Disassemble covers, guards,chain, air filter
Blow off debris with air compressor then clean using solvent
Ensure fins on cylinder head are clean to prevent overheating
Clean air filter with compressed air and replace when heavy soiled
Flip bar after each use
Reassemble and check chain condition, tension, direction of travel

Replace chain 3 straight, 6 or more, or carbide tips have visible wear

Tension chain tightly while still allowing movement

Check chain tension during operations

Start to ensure proper assembly

Refuel and bar oil

Place controls in ready position