Mitox 6220, 6224 Maintance Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PETROL CHAIN SAW 6220 AND 6224

USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

AND SPARE PARTS

 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE

WARNING:

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Component Location

1. Chain brake

2. Recoil handle

3. Air cleaner cover

4. Choke knob

5. Throttle interlock

6. Rear handle

7. Throttle lever

8. Decompressor button

9. Engine switch

10. Fuel tank

11. Oil tank

12. Front handle

13. Saw chain

14. Guide Bar

15. Primer Bulb

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Safety Precautions

INTRODUCTION

• Read this Owner/Operator Manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this chain saw
properly before you use it. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

• Always keep this manual so that you may refer to it later whenever any
questions arise. Also note that you are able to contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the product for assistance.

• Always include this manual when selling, lending, or otherwise transferring
the ownership of this product.

• This product has been designed to be used as a chain saw
and it should never be used for any other purpose, doing so could result in
unforeseen accidents and injuries occurring.

• This chain saw is equipped with extremely sharp saw chain, and when used incorrectly the saw
chain can be dangerous

• When using this chain saw for the first time, take the chain saw to a wide, clear, open space, start
the engine, and practice handling the chain saw until you are sure that you will be able to handle it
properly in actual operation.

• You should never use this chain saw when under the influence of alcohol, suffering from exhaustion
or lack of sleep, suffering from drowsiness as a result of having taken medicine, or at any other time
when your judgement might be impaired or that you might not be able to operate the chain saw
properly and in a safe manner.

• Never allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to use
this chain saw.

• When planning your work schedule, allow plenty of time to perform the work and allow plenty of time
for rest. Limit the amount of time you continuously use the chain saw to 30~40 minutes per session,
and take 10~20 minutes of rest between work sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work
performed in a single day to less than 2 hours.

• Do not climb the tree and operate the chain saw unless you are specially trained to do so.

• Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.

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Never use the chain saw in conditions as described below:

• When the ground is slippery or when other conditions exist which might make it difficult to maintain a
steady posture while using the chain saw.

• At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision is limited and it would
be difficult to gain a clear view of the area where the chain saw is to be used.

• In heavy rain, during lightning storms, at times of strong or gale-force winds, or at any other times
when weather conditions might make it unsafe to use this product.

• Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion results in lower attention spans, and this in turn can
lead to accidents and injury.

■ WORK CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• When using the chain saw, we recommend using
clothing with chain saw protection:

• Helmet, face protector visor and ear defenders

• Gloves with chain saw protection.

• Trousers with chain saw protection.

• Boots with chain saw protection, steel toe caps and non slip
sole.

Boots With
Chain saw Protection

Chain saw
Protection
Trousers

Helmet with face protector &
ear defenders

Chainsaw
Protection Gloves

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SAFETY AND OPERATION

• This chain saw is equipped with a very sharp saw chain, and when used incorrectly the saw chain
can be extremely dangerous.

• Improper handling can cause accidents which may in turn lead to serious injury or death. For this
reason, you should always be careful to adhere to the following instructions when using your chain
saw.

• Never hold the chain saw in a way in which the saw chain is pointed towards someone else.

• Never allow the saw chain to come into contact with your body while the engine is in operation.

• Always turn off the engine before adjusting the chain saw, removing branches which have become
stuck in the saw chain, or at any other time when coming into close proximity with the saw chain.

• Always wear chain saw safety gloves when adjusting the chain saw.

• Always place the guide bar cover provided over the saw chain when not in use.

• Falling branches may fall onto the operator’s body or head, resulting in injuries, scratches, and cuts,
and for this reason you should always wear a chain saw helmet and chain saw safety clothing when
operating the chain saw.

■ SAFE HANDLING OF FUEL

• The engine of the chain saw is designed to run on a two-stroke oil/fuel mixture. This fuel is highly
flammable, never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a source of heat
or fire which might ignite the fuel.

• Do not smoke whilst operating the chain saw or refilling, keep lit cigarettes away
from the chain saw at all times.

• When refilling the fuel tank always stop the engine first and carefully make sure
that there are no sparks or open flames anywhere nearby before refuelling.

• If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has
been spilled onto the chain saw before starting the engine.

• After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and carry the chain saw to a spot 5
metres or more away from where it was refuelled before starting the engine.

■BEFORE OPERATING THE CHAIN SAW

• Before beginning work, carefully check the work area and remove any obstacles and clear a retreat
path from falling trees.

• Within a perimeter of 15 metres of the work area should be considered a hazardous area into which
no-one should enter while the chain saw is being used, and when necessary this area should be
marked with a warning rope, warning signs, or other forms of warning. When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more operators, care should also be taken to constantly look around to
check the presence and locations of other operators within the work area to maintain a safe distance
between each operator.

• Before beginning work, each component of the chain saw should be checked to make sure that it is
in proper working order, make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures,
dents, or any other problems which might interfere with safe operation. Be especially careful to
check that there is no damage to the saw chain or chain brake.

• Never use the chain saw when the saw chain, guide bar, or sprocket are excessively worn, or blunt,
or when any sort of damage has occurred.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain saw chain when the engine is running.

■BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

• Carefully check the work area to make sure that no obstacles exist within a perimeter of 15 metres
around the chain saw before starting the engine.

• To start the engine, place the chain saw onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place
to ensure that neither the saw chain or the throttle come into contact with any obstacles when the
engine starts.

• After starting the engine, make sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is
released (idle). If the saw chain continues to move when the engine is at idle, adjust the idle screw
on the carburettor to a point where the saw chain stops moving, if this cannot be achieved, take the
chain saw to your authorised servicing dealer for adjustment.

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AVOID NOISE PROBLEMS

• Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery.

• In general, operate chain saws between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at
weekends.

• Avoid using the chain saw late at night and/or early in the morning.

■SAFETY WHEN USING THE CHAIN SAW

• When using the chain saw, grip the handles firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so
your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture while
working.

• Maintain full engine speed when cutting.

• Never allow other persons to come within the work area as doing so might expose them to danger.

• Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Injury may result from flying
debris.

• If a branch or other object gets caught in the saw chain during operation, always stop
the engine before removing the object.

• To protect yourself against injury from falling branches, wear the required safety
equipment.

• Never touch the spark plug or plug HT cable while the engine is in operation, doing so
may result in an electrical shock.

• Never touch the exhaust, spark plug, or other parts of the engine while the engine is in
operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These parts reach high
temperatures during operation and doing so could result in serious burns.

• When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another area, stop
the engine, place the protective cover over the guide bar, and turn the chain saw so that
the saw chain faces behind your body before carrying it to the new location.

• Always remove fuel from the fuel tank before transportation to prevent fuel spillage.

• Never leave the chain saw exposed to direct sunlight as this can heat the fuel tank and
may cause a discharge of fuel, and flood the engine.

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■KICKBACK AND PINCHING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ BEWARE OF KICKBACK

• Kickback can occur whenever the tip of the guide bar touches an object when the
chain saw is operating. Kickback may force the guide bar up and back towards the
operator at speed.

■BEWARE OF PINCHING

• Pinching the saw chain along the tip of the guide bar may force the guide bar back
rapidly toward the operator. Pinching can occur whenever wood closes around the
moving saw chain.

• Both kickback and pinching may cause the operator to lose control of the chain saw,
which could result in serious personal injury.

• Understand kickback and pinching.

• Keep a firm grip on the chain saw with both hands whenever the engine is running.

• A firm grip will help you reduce the affects of kickback and pinching as well as
maintaining safe control of the chain saw.

• Cut at full engine speeds.

• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and maintaining the chain.

• Use only genuine spare parts.

■ SAFETY SYMBOLS

1. Warning, Danger, Caution

2. Read the documentation and safety
instructions which are provided in this
user manual.

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3. When operating the chain saw, use
protective equipment, helmet, visor, ear
defenders, and chain saw safety
clothing.

4. Use the chain saw with two hands.

5. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. Always keep a safe distance from
the saw chain.

6. Beware of objects being thrown from
the operating zone.

7. Warning! Danger of kickback

8. Directive 2000-14/CE. Guaranteed noise
levels.

9. Danger: risk of exhaust fumes
intoxication.

10. Danger: risk of fire or explosion.

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. Hot surface, risk of burn.

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Taking care of warning labels

• Always keep warning labels clean and free of scratches, which might make them illegible or difficult to
read. If the warning labels provided with your chain saw become damaged, peel off, or otherwise become
illegible or difficult to read, order new labels from the authorised servicing dealer and replace the damaged
labels. When applying new labels, first wipe away any dirt and dry the surface before applying the new
label in the same place as the original label.