GGP Italy SPA Chainsaw 71501072_0 Operators Manual

4MM4EN2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine
For safe operation and
maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on
the machine.
According to these indications, please be
careful not to make any mistake.
The port to refuel “MIX GASO-
LINE”
Position:Fuel cap
The port to top up chain oil
Position:Oil cap
Setting the switch to the “I”
position, the engine starts.
Setting the switch to the “O”
position, the engine stops
immediately.
Position: Front at the top of
the rear handle
Starting the engine. If you...

5EN3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items
as illustrated.
Open the box and install the guide bar and the
saw chain on the power unit as follows:
The saw chain has very
sharp edges. Use thick protective gloves for
safety.
1. Pull the guard towards the front handle to
check that the chain brake is not engaged.
2. Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover.
3. Gear the chain to the sprocket and, while fit-
ting the saw chain around the guide bar,
mount the guide...

6MM6EN4. Fuel and Chain Oil
• FUEL
Gasoline is very flamma-
ble. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or
sparks near fuel. 
Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool
before refueling the unit. 
Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and
move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the fuel-
ing point before starting the engine.
•The engines are lubricated by oil specially for-
mulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine
use. Use an anti-oxidant added quality oil
expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle...

7EN4. Fuel and Chain Oil
1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling.
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
the fueling point before starting the
engine.
3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit.
At that time, be sure to sufficiently agitate
the mixed gasoline in the container.
•FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID:
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will
cause severe damage to the internal engine
parts very quickly.
2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of
rubber and/or plastic parts and...

8MM8EN5. Operating the Engine
It is very dangerous to run
a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks
any parts. Before starting engine, make sure
that all the parts including bar and chain are
installed properly.
•STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and
tighten the caps securely.
2. Set the switch to “I” position.
3. While holding the throttle lever together with
the trigger safety, push in the side latch and
release the throttle lever to leave it at the
starting...

9EN5. Operating the Engine
The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a
screwdriver in the hole on bottom of the clutch
side.  Adjust according to your work conditions.
The oil tank should become
nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure
to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the
saw.
•ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory.
Should your unit need readjustment due to the
changes in altitude or operating conditions,
please let your skillful dealer...

10MM10EN5. Operating the Engine
2. Run up the engine to maximum revs. Grip the
chain saw by the front handgrip and push the
hand guard forwards with the thumb, in the
direction of the bar. 
Release the accelerator lever when the brake is
engaged. The chain must stop immediately as
soon as the brake is engaged.
If the brake is not working correctly, contact your
dealer for a check and repair.
The clutch will overheat if the engine remains at
a high number of revs with the brake engaged.
This can lead to...

11EN6. Sawing
•Before proceeding to
your job, read the sec-
tion “For Safe Oper-
ation”. It is recommend-
ed to first practice saw-
ing easy logs. This also
helps you get accus-
tomed to your unit.
•Always follow the safety
regulations. The chain
saw must only be used
for cutting wood. It is
forbidden to cut other
types of material.
Vibrations and kickback
vary with different mate-
rials and the require-
ments of the safety reg-
ulations would not be
respected. Do not use
the chain saw as a lever
for...

12MM12EN6. Sawing
3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into
the tree on the felling side.
4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of
the notch and at a level slightly higher than
the bottom of the notch.
When you fell a tree, be
sure to warn neighboring workers of the dan-
ger.
Bucking and Limbing
•Always ensure your foothold. Do not stand
on the log.
•Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.
Especially when working on a slope, stand
on the uphill side of the log.
•Follow the instructions in...

13EN7. Maintenance
Before cleaning, the
inspecting or repairing the unit, make sure
that engine has stopped and is cool.
Disconnect the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
•MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE
1. Air filter
Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner
cover. 
Take off the filter element and brush off attached
sawdust. When the filter is clogged with dust,
separate it in halves and shake-wash with gaso-
line.
When using compressed air, blow from the
inside.
To assemble the cleaner halves,...