Global Machinery Company PCH37 User Manual

37CC

PETROL CHAINSAW

PCH37 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Code: PCH37

Date:

060426 Edition: 04 Op: DCR

Contents

Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department.

This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item. A small freight charge may apply

The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified.

This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations or commercial or business use.

It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place. Conditions apply to the above warranty

Warranty 2

Description of symbols 3

Symbols on the machine 4

Specifications 4

General safety instructions 5

Additional safety rules for petrol chain saws 6

Unpacking 7

Contents of carton 7

Know your product 8

Installing the guide bar and chain 9

Filling up with fuel and oil 10

Starting the chainsaw 11

Stopping the chainsaw 12

Checking the oil supply 12

Adjusting the carburettor 12

Chain brake 12

Bucking spikes 12

Operating in cold temperatures 13

Operation 13

Helpful hints 13

Guard against kickback 14

Felling a tree 14

Limbing 14

Bucking 15

Pruning 15

Maintenance 15

Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.

Conforms to relevant safety standards.

Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear head protection.

Read these instructions for use carefully.

Wear safety footwear.

Wear safety gloves.

Warning.

Use at a distance of at least 10m from other people.

Explosive material.

Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler,

gear box or cylinder, you may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation and remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.

WARNING! Danger of kickback.

Do not operate unit in the rain.

Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.

Do not use the point of the bar.

Hold saw properly with both hands.

Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.

CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.

Your GMC power tool has many features that will make your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the development of this tool, making it easy to maintain and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way

Symbols on the machine

Fuel inlet.

(Position: under the fuel tank cap.)

Chain oil inlet.

(Position: next to the oil tank cap.)

On/Off.

(Position: on the on/off switch.)

Setting the on/off switch to Off, stops the engine

immediately.

Run position.

Start position (when engine is warm.)

Start position (when engine is cold.)

Choke control

(Position: next to knob on the top cover)

High run adjustment screw. Low run adjustment screw. Idle adjustment screw.

(Position: left side of machine close to pull start handle.)

Chain brake released (hollow arrow) and

activated (solid arrow.) (Position: right side of machine, on chain drive cover.)

Specifications

Engine displacement: 37cc

Maximum engine power: 1200W

Engine type: Air cooled, single

cylinder, two-stroke cycle

Recommended maximum engine speed at idling: 2600min

-1

Maximum engine speed with cutting attachment: 9000min

-1

Fuel type: Unleaded petrol/

2-stroke oil (50/1)

Fuel tank capacity: 310ml

Oil tank capacity: 210ml

Spark plug: LD L8RTF NGK BM6A Champion CJ8

Oil feeding system: Automatic pump

Sprocket wheel: 6–teeth x 9.53mm

(3/8”) pitch

Guide bar type: Sprocket nose

Guide bar cut length: 405mm (16”)

Chain type: Oregon 91VG

Chain pitch: 9.53mm (3/8”)

Weight (including guide bar and chain): 5.2kg

Sound pressure level: 93.4 dB(A)

General safety instructions

WARNING. Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire and/or serious injury.

Save these instructions

1) Work area a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark

areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust

. Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the tool on.

A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

d) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

e) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

f) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used.

Use of these

devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

3) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off

. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Turn tool off completely before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk

of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

In accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.

4) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

personnel using only identical replacement parts

. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Additional safety rules for petrol chain saws

NOTE. For safety reasons the chain saw is shipped with

the chain brake fully engaged. This brake must be released before the saw becomes operational.

• Never cut into the ground.

• Never cut into wire fences.

• Never cut into samplings.

• Never cut into prepared wood.

• Use the chain saw to cut only wood.

• It is advisable to provide a support for the chain saw

when cutting branches. Do not cut using the bar point and beware of branches under tension.

• Children under 18 must not use chain saws.

• Keep people away from the chain saw when in use.

• Check the following conditions before beginning work:

– There should be no people in the felling area. – Make sure there is a second person within

calling distance.

– The working area should be free from obstacles.

• Wear suitable clothes which do not hinder movement.

• Use specific protection during operations involving head,

hands, feet, eyes and ears.

• It is recommended the use of a helmet with a visor during

felling, branch cutting and chopping operations.

• Wear gloves with an external protection when using the

chain saw.

• Use ear protection to prevent hearing injuries.

• Wear safety boots when using the chain saw.

• Use the bar cover when moving the chain saw away from

the working site.

• During transport the brake must be applied to avoid

accidental start-up.

• Do not use the chain saw in rainy or windy conditions or

in poor light.

• Find a suitable position before beginning work.

• When working on slopes, the saw operator must stand

beside or above the wood to cut, i.e. felled trees.

• Use the chain saw holding it firmly with both hands.

• Make a wedge-shaped cut before felling the tree, then

the felling cut leaving a hinge for the felling direction.

• Beware of any falling branches after felling operations.

• Beware of wood splinters when cutting chopped wood.

• Ensure your chain saw is suitable for the job.

• Never work above shoulder level or reach out to cut a

branch: ensure you have stable footing at all times.

• Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas

include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.

• Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, smoke

or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.

• Protect your tool. This chain is NOT WEATHERPROOF

and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and damp, wet or high humidity conditions.

• Take care not to spill fuel. When refuelling the chain saw

ensure that the motor has been switched off. Prevent the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with the hot motor. Never refuel whilst the engine running.

• Be careful where you store the chain saw. Store the tool

in a dry area away from flammable liquids.

• Keep your distance. The chain saw emits exhaust fumes.

Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.

• Operating instructions and instructions for common

cutting tasks, including the use of personal protection equipment, the need for adequate training and the risks involved when operating the unit while tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

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