Powerplus POW64115 User Manual

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1 APPLIANCE .................................................................................... 3

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) ................................................................... 3

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................ 4

4 SYMBOLS ....................................................................................... 4

5 SAFETY ........................................................................................... 4

6 KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 6

7 ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 7

7.1 Tools for assembly ................................................................................................ 7

7.2 Assembly requirements ........................................................................................ 7

7.3 Guide bar / saw chain / clutch cover installation ................................................. 7

7.3.1 To install the guide bar............................................................................................. 7

7.3.2 To install saw chain: ................................................................................................ 8

7.3.3 Saw chain tension adjustment ................................................................................. 9

7.3.4 To adjust saw chain: ................................................................ ................................ 9

7.3.5 Chain brake mechanical test .................................................................................. 11

7.3.6 To test chain brake: ............................................................................................... 11

8 FUEL AND LUBRICATION ........................................................... 11

8.1 Fuel ....................................................................................................................... 11

8.2 Mixing fuel ............................................................................................................ 11

8.2.1 Fuel and lubrication symbols .................................................................................. 12

8.2.2 Mixing ratio: 25 parts gasoline to 1 part lubricant ................................................... 12

8.2.3 Recommended fuels .............................................................................................. 12

8.2.4 Chain and bar lubrication ....................................................................................... 12

9 OPERATION.................................................................................. 12

9.1 Engine pre start checks ...................................................................................... 12

9.2 Starting a cold engine ......................................................................................... 13

9.3 Warm start ............................................................................................................ 14

9.4 When engine is saturated with fuel .................................................................... 15

9.5 To stop engine ..................................................................................................... 15

9.6 Chain brake operational test ............................................................................... 16

9.7 Saw chain / bar lubrication .................................................................................. 16

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9.8 Automatic oiler..................................................................................................... 16

9.9 General cutting instructions ............................................................................... 17

9.9.1 Felling .................................................................................................................... 17

9.9.2 Limbing .................................................................................................................. 18

9.9.3 Bucking .................................................................................................................. 19

9.9.4 Bucking using a sawhorse ..................................................................................... 19

10 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 20

10.1 Preventive maintenance ...................................................................................... 20

10.2 Winter maintenance ............................................................................................. 20

10.3 Air filter ................................................................................................................. 20

10.4 Fuel filter .............................................................................................................. 21

10.5 Spark plug ............................................................................................................ 22

11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 22

11.1 Sprocket tip lubrication: ...................................................................................... 22

11.2 Guide bar maintenance: ...................................................................................... 23

11.3 Chain sharpening: ............................................................................................... 23

11.4 Guide bar .............................................................................................................. 25

11.5 Chain maintenance .............................................................................................. 25

12 TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................... 26

13 STORING A CHAIN SAW ............................................................. 26

14 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................. 27

15 WARRANTY .................................................................................. 27

16 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................ 28

17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................. 29

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GASOLINE CHAINSAW 37.2CC 16” POW64115

1 APPLIANCE

These models are intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. They are not intended for prolonged use. If the intended use involves prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due to vibration. It is not designed for commercial use.

WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions.

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A)

1. Saw chain

2. Guide bar

3. Chain brake lever / hand guard

4. Front handle

5. Starter handle

6. Stop switch

7. Safety trigger

8. Rear handle / boot loop

9. Oil tank cap

10. Fuel tank cap LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback or the intensity of

kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. CHAIN BRAKE is a safety feature designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback

by stopping a moving saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the Chain Brake lever. STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when tripped. Stop switch must be pushed to

ON position to start or restart engine. SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. Throttle trigger cannot be

squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed. CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips

off the front handle while saw is running. CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails

during operation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain.

11. Guide bar cover

12. Bucking spike

13. Bar retaining nuts

14. Air cleaner cover

15. Choke lever

16. Saw chain adjustment screw

17. Chain catcher

18. Throttle/ trigger

19. Adjustment screw for oil supply

20. Primer bulb

NOTE: Study your saw and be familiar with its parts.

WARNING! Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious injury.

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Wearing of protection against noise advised

Wearing eye protection is advised

Always wear gloves

Wear a mask In dusty conditions

Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the tool.

In accordance with essential applicable safety standards of European directives

Read manual before usage

Wearing of protective shoes advised

WARNING! When using gas tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST

 Remove all packing materials  Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)  Check the completeness of the packing content  Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation

damages.

 Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose

it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.

WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!

1 x Gasoline chainsaw 37.2CC - 16” 1 Manual 1 chain 1 bar 1 bar sheath 1 bottle for 2-cycle lubricant (empty) 1 sparkplug key / screwdriver

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

4 SYMBOLS

In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:

5 SAFETY

 DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers,

bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

 DO NOT operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, under the influence of drugs, alcohol

or medication.

 Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head

protection devices.

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 Use caution when handling fuel. To avoid fire, move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3m)

from the fueling point before starting the engine.

 DO NOT allow other persons to be near when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep

bystanders and animals out of the work area.

 DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat

path from the falling tree.

 Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.  Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.  Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and

the muffler away from your body.

 DO NOT operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and

securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.

 Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.  Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material

may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

 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.

 Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.  Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.  DO NOT operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.  All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and

maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel.

 When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar scabbard.  DO NOT operate your chain saw near or around flammable liquids or gases whether in or

out of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.

 Do not fill fuel tank, oil tank or lubricate when the engine is running.  USE THE RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood only. Do not use the chain saw for purposes for which it

was not intended. For example, do not use the chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-building materials.

 The first time user should have practical instruction in the use of chainsaw and the

protective equipment from an experienced operator.

 Do not attempt to hold the saw with one hand only. You cannot control reactive forces and

you may lose control of the saw, which can result in the skating or bouncing of the bar and chain along the limb or log.

 Never run the chainsaw indoors. Your chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust as soon as

the combustible engine is started, which may be colorless and odorless. To use this product can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause reproductive harm. Be aware of harmful dust, mist (such as saw dust or oil mist from chain lubrication) and protect your self properly.

 Wear gloves and keep your hand warm. Prolonged use of chainsaws exposing the

operator to vibrations may produce white finger disease. In order to reduce the risk of white finger disease, please wear gloves and keep your hand warm. If any of the white finger symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.

 Drive in the spiked bumper of the chainsaw directly behind the intended hinge and pivot the

saw around this point. The spiked bumper rolls against the trunk.

 Only chain, guide bar and spark plug can be replaced by the user himself. Always make

sure you replace with correct material as stated in the specifications of the manual.

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Rotational kickback A = kickback path B = kickback reaction zone

6 KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.  With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of

surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

 Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and

the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.

 Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the

nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw.

 Cut at high engine speeds.  Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.  Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.  Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

NOTE: Low-kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance.

WARNING: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.

Beware of:

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The push (pinch kickback) and pull reactions a = pull B = solid objects C = push

fig 3a

To ensure the bar and chain receive oil, only use the original style bar with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated above. (fig. 3a)

7 ASSEMBLY

Note : described actions below may vary slightly depending on model you purchased.

7.1 Tools for assembly

You will need these tools to assemble your chain saw:

 Combination wrench-screwdriver (contained in your user’s kit).  Heavy duty work gloves (user supplied).

7.2 Assembly requirements

Warning: do not start saw engine until unit is properly prepared.

Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain, filling the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for operation. Read the entire user manual before attempting to operate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook provided to furnish you with general information to assemble, operate and maintain your saw.

7.3 Guide bar / saw chain / clutch cover installation

Warning: always wear protective gloves when handling chain.

7.3.1 To install the guide bar

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fig 3b

 Make sure the chain brake lever is pulled back into

the disengaged position(fig. 3b)

fig 3c

 Remove the bar retaining nut(s) (B). Remove the

chain brake cover (C) by pulling straight out, some force may be required. (fig. 3c).

fig

 Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar

bolt (F). Slide guide bar behind clutch drum (G) until the guide bar stops (fig. 3d).

fig

 Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges

(1) pointing clockwise (fig. 4a).

fig 4b

 Slip the chain around the sprocket (B) behind the

clutch (C). Make sure the links fit between the sprocket teeth (fig. 4b).

 Guide the drive links into the groove (D) and

around the end of the bar (fig. 4b).

7.3.2 To install saw chain: Always wear heavy duty gloves when handling saw chain or making saw chain adjustments.

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fig 5

 Hold nose of guide bar up and turn adjustment

screw (16) clockwise to increase chain tension. Turning screw counterclockwise will decrease amount of tension on chain. Ensure the chain fits snugly all the way around the guide bar. (fig 5)

Note: the saw chain may droop slightly on the lower part of bar. This is normal.

 Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove.  Install the clutch cover making sure the tang is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar.

Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar. Install the bar retaining nut hand tight and follow tension adjustment instructions in section saw chain tension adjustment.

Note: the guide bar retaining nuts are installed only hand tight at this point because saw chain adjustment is required. Follow instructions in section saw chain tension adjustment.

7.3.3 Saw chain tension adjustment Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as

well as during any cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting performance and prolonged chain life.

Warning: always wear heavy duty gloves when handling saw chain or making saw chain adjustments.

7.3.4 To adjust saw chain:

 After making adjustment, and while still holding nose of bar in the uppermost position,

tighten the bar retaining nuts securely. Chain has proper tension when it has a snug fit all around and can be pulled around by gloved hand.

Note: if chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it binds, too much tension has been applied. This requires minor adjustment as follows:

 Loosen the bar retaining nuts so they are finger tight. Decrease tension by turning the bar

adjustment screw counterclockwise slowly. Move chain back and forth on bar. Continue to adjust until chain rotates freely, but fits snugly. Increase tension by turning bar adjustment screw clockwise.

 When saw chain has proper tension, hold nose of bar in the uppermost position and tighten

the 2 bar retaining nuts securely.

Caution: a new saw chain stretches, requiring adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal with a new chain, and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly.

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