GGP Italy SPA Chainsaw PRUNING PR270 Instructions Manual

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...

EN 125. Operating the Engine
1. Start the engine and grasp the handle secure-
ly with both hands.
2. Pulling the throttle lever to maintain the chain
operation, push the brake lever (left-hand
guard) down toward the front using the back
of your left hand.
3. When the brake operates and the chain is
stopped, release the throttle lever.
4. Release the brake.
•STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine
to idle for a few minutes
2. Set the switch to the “O” (STOP) position.
(1)...

6. SawingEN 13
•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...

EN 146. 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 “For...

7. MaintenanceEN 15
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 elements and tap off attached
sawdust. When they are extremely dirty, shake-
wash with gasoline. Dry them completely before
reinstalling.
2. Oiling port
Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port
for...

EN 167. Maintenance
3. Oil filter
1. With a wire hook, take out the oil filter from
the feeding port.
2. Wash the filter with gasoline.
When returning the filter,
use a pinch not to be folded the suction pipe.
4. Spark plug
Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset
the gap to 0.65 mm as necessary.
5. Sprocket
Check for cracks and for excessive wear inter-
fering with the chain drive. If the wear is consid-
erable, replace it with new one. Never fit a new
chain on a worn sprocket, or a worn chain...

7. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide BarEN 17
1. Saw Chain
It is very important for
smooth and safe operation to always keep
the cutters sharp.
The cutters need to be sharpened when:
•Sawdust becomes powder-like.
•You need extra force to saw in.
•The cut path does not go straight.
•Vibration increases.
•Fuel consumption increases.
Cutter setting standards
Be sure to wear safety
gloves.
Before filing:
•Make sure the saw chain is held securely.
•Make sure the engine is stopped.
•Use a round file of proper...

EN 189. Troubleshooting Guide
9. Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEME CAUSE REMEDY
1)
Starting failure
2)Lack of
power/Poor accel-
eration/Rough
idling
3)Oil does not
come out–Check fuel for water or substandard
mixture. 
–Check for engine flooding.
–Check spark ignition. 
–Check fuel for water or substandard
mixture. 
–Check air filter and fuel filter for
clogging. 
–Check carburetor for inadequate
adjustment.
–Check oil for substandard quality. 
–Check oil passage and ports for
clogging.–Replace with proper...