Mitox 4518, 5020, 3814, 4116 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PETROL CHAIN SAW 4518 AND 5020

USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

AND SPARE PARTS

 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPE RATING THE MACHINE

WARNING:
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Precautions

INTRODUCTION

• Read this Owner/Operat or M anual ca r ef ully. B e sure you understand how to operate thi s chainsaw
properly befor e yo u use it. F ailur e to do so could result in serious injury.

• Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it l ater whenev er any
questions arise. Al so 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 chai n sa w
and it should never be used for any other pur pose, doing so could result in
unforeseen acci dents and injuries occurring.

• This chainsaw is equipped with extremel y sharp saw chain, and when used incorrectly the saw chain
can be dangerous.

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

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

• Never allow childr en or anyone unable to fully understand the directions giv en 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 t he am ount of time yo u co ntinuously use the chain saw to 30~40 minutes per session,
and take 10~20 minutes of r est between work sessions. Also try to keep the total am ount of work
performed in a singl e day to 2 hours.

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

• Avoid running the engi ne indoor s. The exhaust gases contain harmf ul carbon monoxide.

■ Never use the chain saw in conditions as described below:

• When the ground is slippery or when other co nditions exist which might m ake it difficult to maintain a
steady posture while usi ng 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 t o gain a cl ear 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 condi tions might make it unsafe to use this product.

• Lack of sleep, tiredness, or physical exhaustion resul ts in lower attention spans, and this in turn ca n
lead to accident s and injury.

■ WORK CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When using the chain saw, we recommend using clot hing
with chainsaw protection:

• Helmet, face protector visor and ear defenders

• Gloves with chainsaw protection.

• Trousers with chainsaw protection.

• Boots with chainsaw protecti on, steel toe caps and non slip
sole.

Boots With

Chainsaw Protection

Chainsaw

Protection
Trousers

Helmet with fac e protector &
ear defenders

Chainsaw
Protection Gloves

■ SAFETY AND OPER ATION

• 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 i njury or death. For this
reason, you should al ways 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 poi nted t owards som eone 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 chainsaw, 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 chainsaw safety glov es when adjusti ng the chainsaw.

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

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

■ SAFE HANDLING OF FUEL

• The engine of the chain saw is designed to run on a two stroke fuel/oil mixture. This fuel is highly
flammable, never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any pl ace 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 cigar ettes away
from the chain saw at all times.

• When refilling the fuel tank always stop the engine first and ca r efully make sure
that there are no sparks or open fl am es anywhere near by before refuelling.

• If any fuel spillage occu r s 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 f r om where i t was refuelled before starting the engine.

■ BEFORE OP ER ATING THE CHAIN SAW

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

• Within a perimeter of 15 metres of t he work area should be consider ed a haza r dous 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 form s of warning. When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more operators, care should also be taken t o constantly look around to
check the presence and l oca tions 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 ch ecked 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 caref ul to check t hat
there is no damage to the saw chain or chain brake.

• Never use the chain saw when the saw chain, gui de bar or sprocket are excessively wo rn, or blunt ,
or when any sort of damage has occurred.

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

■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

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

• To start the engine, place the chainsaw 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 m ov ing when the throttle trigger is
released (idl e) . If the saw chain continues to move when the engine is at idl e, adjust t he idle screw on
the carburettor to a point where the saw chain stops movi ng, if this cannot be achieved, take the chain
saw to your authorised servicing dealer for adjustment.

■

AVOID NOISE PROBLEMS

• Check and follow the local regulati ons for sound level and hours of operations for garden machinery.

• In general, operate chain saws between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm.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 f eet slightly apart so
your weight is distri buted evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture while
working.

• M aintain 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 cl ear 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 operat ion, always stop
the engine before r em ov ing the object.

• To protect yourself against injury from falling branches, wear t he r equired safety
equipment.

• Never touch the spark pl ug 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 whil e the engine is in
operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These parts reach high
temperatures duri ng oper ation and doing so could result in serious burns.

• When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue work i n another area, stop
the engine, place the protective cover over the guide bar, and t ur n the chain saw so that
the saw chain faces away f r om your body before carrying it to the new location.

• Always remove fuel from the fuel tank before transportati on to prev ent f uel spi llage.

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

■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. Pinchi ng ca n occur whenever wood closes around the
moving saw chain.
Both kickback and pi nchi ng m ay 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 gri p will help yo u r educe the affects of kickback and pinching as well as maintaining safe
control of the chai n saw.

• Cut at full engine speeds.

• Follow the manufactur er ' s i nstr uctions for sharpening and maint aining 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.

3. When oper a ting the chainsaw, use
protective equipment, helmet, visor, ear
defenders, and chainsaw 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 throw n 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 fi re or explosion.

11

. Hot surface, risk of burn.

■

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 label s provided with your chain saw become damaged, peel off , or otherwise become illegible or
difficult t o read, or der 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 bef or e applying the new label in the same
place as the original label.