Functional Description; What Is What - Hitachi CS 40Y Instruction Manual

NOTE
The information contained in this instruction manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance
of the power tool.
NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have fi rst read and understood all safety
instructions contained in this manual.
Some illustrations in this instruction manual may show details or attachments that diff er from those on your own
power tool.

WHAT IS WHAT?

1. Lock-off button: Button that prevents the accidental
operation of the trigger.
2. Oil tank cap: Cap for closing the oil tank.
3. Saw chain: Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
4. Guide bar: The part that supports and guides the saw
chain.
5. Spiked bumper: Device for acting as a pivot when in
contact with a tree or log.
6. Oil sight glass: Window to check chain oil amount.
7. Chain catcher: Device to reduce the risk of operator
contact by a chain if it breaks or comes off the bar.
8. Chain brake: Device for stopping or locking the saw
chain.
9. Front handle: Support handle located at or towards
the front of the main body.
10. Rear handle: Support handle located on the top of the
main body.
11. Switch: Device activated by the fi nger.
12. Side cover: Protective cover to the guide bar saw
chain, clutch and sprocket when the chain saw is in
use.
13. Tension dial: Device for adjusting tension of saw chain
14. Knob: Knob for securing tension dial and side cover
15. Chain case: Case for covering the guide bar and saw
chain when the unit is not being used.
16. Plug clip: A tool to prevent the power plug from
slipping free of an extension cord's socket.
WARNING
Always use the saw chain and guide bar listed
below.
Use of anything other than what is listed may
result in a greater level of kickback which could
cause injury.
Saw chain
Guide bar

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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