GGP Italy SPA Chainsaw Pr 270 Instructions Manual

EN 21. For Safe Operation
1.Never operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or
upset, or under the influence of
medication that may make you
drowsy, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
2.Use safety footwear, snug fit-
ting clothing and eye, hearing and
head protection devices.
Use the vibration-proof glove.
3.Keep the saw chain sharp and
the saw, including the AV system,
well maintained. A dull chain will
increase cutting time, and press-
ing a dull chain through wood will...

1. For Safe OperationEN 3
damage to the flywheel could
occur which could subsequently
cause the flywheel to disinte-
grate.)
16.Always shut off the engine
before setting it down.
17.Use extreme caution when
cutting small size brush and
saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
18.When cutting a limb that is
under tension, be alert for spring-
back so that you will not be struck
when the tension in the wood
fibers is released.
19.Never cut...

1.2 WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE CHAIN-
SAWS FROM A ROPE AND HARNESS
This chapter sets out working practices to
reduce the risk of injury from tree service chain-
saws when working at height from a rope and
harness. 
While it may form the basis of guidance and
training literature, it should not be regarded as a
substitute for formal training.
General requirements working at height
Operators of tree service chainsaws working at
height from a rope and harness should never
work alone. 
A competent ground...

Securing the work position for two-handed
use
To allow the operator to hold the saw with both
hands,  they should as general rule, aim for
secure work position where they are operating
the saw at:
•  hip level when cutting horizontal sections;
•  solar plexus level when cutting vertical sec-
tions.  
Where the operator is working close into vertical
stems with a low lateral forces on their work
position, then a good footing may be all that is
needed to maintain a secure work position. 
However as...

EN 62. 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 pull...

3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw ChainEN 7
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. Fix the hanger on the rear of power unit by
screw.
4. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain...

EN 84. 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...

4. Fuel and Chain OilEN 9
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...

EN 105. 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
•Before starting the engine
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and
tighten the caps securely.
2. Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel
comes in the bulb.
3. Set the switch to “I” position.
4. Pull out the choke knob to the second-stage
position. The...

5. Operating the EngineEN 11
•Starting the engine on a tree
Carefully follow the
instructions under “For your safety” (1.2).
•CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY 
Make sure to set up the bar
and the chain when checking the oil supply.
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is
very dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medi-
um speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as
shown in the figure.
The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a
screwdriver in the hole on bottom of the clutch...