KIAM Sherwood KM58-20 Instruction Manual

Kiam

Power Products

Instructions Manual

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Equipmart Ltd

Kiam House
Birchill Road
Knowsley Ind. Park North
Merseyside
L33 7TD
United Kingdom

T: 0044 151 548 5500
F: 0044 151 548 5599

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www.kiamproducts.co.uk

Kiam Sherwood KM58-20

Petrol Chainsaw

SAFETY FIRST

WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL

WARNING

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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Contents

Instructions will contain warnings within this manual, they will be marked with a symbol concern­ing critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent any possible serious bodily
injury. You are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents that could lead to serious
bodily injury or death.

This mark indicates instructions which must be followed to prevent any mechanical failures, breakdowns and/or
damage.

This mark indicates hints or directions that are useful in the use of this machine.

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Parts location ............................................................................

Specifications ...........................................................................

Warning labels on the machine ................................................

Symbols on the machine ..........................................................

For safe operation .....................................................................

Fuel ...........................................................................................

Operation ..................................................................................

Maintenance .............................................................................

Storage .....................................................................................

Disposal ....................................................................................

Troubleshooting guide ..............................................................

Spare parts ...............................................................................

Warranty ...................................................................................

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Read instructions
manual before
operating this

Wear head, eye and
ear protection

Use the chainsaw
with two hands

Warning! Danger of
kickback

Read, understand and
follow all warnings

Never touch hot
surface

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

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15. Always shut off the engine before
setting it down.

16. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size brush and saplings be­cause slender material may catch the
chain and be whipped toward you
or pull you off balance.

17. 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.

18. Never cut in high wind, bad weather,
when visibility is poor or in very high
or low temperatures. Always check
the tree for dead branches which
could fall during the felling operation.

19. Keep the handles dry, clean and free
of oil or fuel mixture.

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21. Do not operate the chainsaw in a tree
unless specially trained to do so.

1. 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.

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5. Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (i.e. smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks) in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured,
or stored.

6. Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the chainsaw.

7. Do not allow other persons to be near
the chainsaw when starting or cut­ting. Keep bystanders and animals
out of the work area. Children, pets
and bystanders should be a minimum
of 10 m away when you start or oper­ate the chainsaw.

8. Never start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the fall­ing tree.

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Keep the chain sharp and the
machine well maintained. A dull
chain will increase cutting time and
pressing a dull chain through wood
will increase vibrations transmitted to
your hands. A machine with loose
components or with damaged or
worn anti-vibration mounts will also
tend to have higher vibration levels.

Always use caution when handling
fuel. Wipe up all spills and then
move the chainsaw at least 3m from
the fueling point before starting the
engine.

Always hold the chainsaw firmly with

both hands when the engine is

running. Use a firm grip with thumb
and fingers encircling the chainsaw

handles.

Wear snug fitting clothing, safety

footwear and protective wear for you
head, eyes, ears and hands.

Before you start the engine, make sure
the chain is not contacting anything.

Always carry the chainsaw with the
engine stopped, the guide bar and
chain to the rear and the exhaust away
from your body.

Always inspect the chainsaw before
each use for worn, loose or damaged
parts. Never operate a chainsaw that
is damaged, improperly adjusted or is
not completely and securely assem­bled. Be sure that the chain stops
moving when the throttle is released.

All chainsaw servicing, other than the
items listing in this manual, should be
carried out by a chainsaw specialist in
order to prevent any damage to the
machine.

Operate the chainsaw only in well
ventilated areas. Never start or run the
engine isnide a closed room or build­ing and potentially explosive atmos­phere. Exhaust fumes contain danger­ous carbon monoxide.

(1) cover (2) guide bar
(3) saw chain (4) nut

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23. When transporting your chain saw,
make sure the appropriate guide bar
scabbard is in place.

24. Never touch the cover, guide bar, saw
chain or nut with bare hands while
the engine is in operation or immedi­ately after shutting down the engine.
Doing so could result in serious burns
because of high temperature.

WORSE EFFECTS OF VIBRATION

If you continue to use high-vibration tools these
symptoms will probably get worse, for example:

• the numbness in your hands could become perma­nent and you won’t be able to feel things at all.

• you will have difficulty picking up small objects such
as screws or nails.

• the vibration white finger could happen more fre­quently and affect more of your fingers.

FOR PROTECTING YOUR BODY FROM VIBRATION

Please observe the following matter, in order to pro­tect the health of your body.

1. Always use the right tool for each job (to do the job
more quickly and expose you to less hand-arm vi­bration).

2. Check tools before using them to make sure they
have been properly maintained and repaired to avoid
increased vibration caused by faults or general

wear.

3. Make sure cutting tools are kept sharp so that they
remain efficient.

4. Reduce the amount of time you use a tool in one go,
by doing other jobs in between.

5. Avoid gripping or forcing a tool or workpiece more
than you have to.

6. Store tools so that they do not have very cold handles
when next used.

7. Encourage good blood circulation by:

• keeping warm and dry (when necessar y, wear
gloves, a hat, waterproofs and use heating pads if
available);

• giving up or cutting down on smoking because
smoking reduces blood flow; and massaging and
exercising your fingers

DISPOSAL

When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the ma­chine, be sure to allow your local regulations.

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Guard against kickback, kickback is
the upward motion of the guide bar
which occurs when the chain at the
nose of the guide bar contacts an
object. Kickback can lead to danger­ous loss of control of the chainsaw.

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR PRUNER USERS

WARNING

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Kickback may occur when the nose
or tip of the guide bar touches an
object or when the wood closes in
and pinches the pruner in the cut.
Contact with the tip may in some
cases cause a sudden jolt kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the
operator. Pinching the chain along
the top of the guide bar may suddenly
push the guide bar back towards the
operator. Either of these reactions
may cause you to lose control of the
machine which could cause serious
personal injury.
Do not entirely rely on safety devices
built onto your machine. As a pruner
user you should take several steps to
keep cutting jobs free from accidents
or injuy.

With basic understanding of kickback
you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
Keep a good grip on the machine
with both hands, the right hand on the
throttle and the left hand on the

handle. Always use a firm grip to help

reduce kickback and maintain control
of the machine.
Make certain that the are in which you
are cutting is free from obstructions.
Do not let the nose of the guide bar
touch a log, branch or any other
obstruction which could be hit whilst
you are operating the machine.
Cut at high engine speeds.
Follow the chainsaw chain manufac­turers for sharpening and mainte­nance instructions.
Only use replacement bars and

chains specified by the manufacturer.

1. For safe operation

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2. Symbols on the Machine

WARNING

The screw under the “H” stamp is The High-speed adjustment screw.

The opening to refuel “PETROL MIX”
Position: Fuel cap

The opening to top up chain oil
Position: Oil cap

Setting the switch to the “ | ” position, the engine starts.

Setting the switch to the “O” position, the engine stops immediately.
Position: Rear-left of the unit

(d) Choke will close when pulling the choke knob.
Position: Choke knob

Shows the directions that the chain brake is released (white arrow) and activated (black ar­row).
Position: Front of the chain cover

The screw at the left of the “T” stamp is the Idle adjustment screw.
Position: Left side of the rear handle

The screw under the “L” stamp is The Slow-speed adjustment screw.

For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications,
please be careful not to make a mistake.