Sovereign
1800W Chain Saw
Instruction Manual
314229/4535193
(Model: YT4334-01)
After Service Support
Helpline No.: 0345 077 8888
Web site: http://www.homebasespares.co.uk
WARNING Important-Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0345 077 8888.
CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS……………………………………………....….3 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW…………………………………………..…5 SYMBOLS…………………………………………………………………………………………...…..8 DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………………………………….....….10 PARTS LIST……………………………………………………………………………………………..10 INTENDED USE………………………………………………………………………………….….…11 ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………………………………………..12 OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………....….……….16 CLEANING AND MANTENIANCE ……………………………………………………….….….…26
TECHNICAL DATA……………………………………………………………………………………34 TROUBLESHOOTING ……….……………………………………………………………................35 GUARANTEE …………………………………...……………………………..…………………….. 36 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL……………………………………………………………….….…..36 PLUG REPLACEMENT………………………………………………………………………………..37
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G ENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY W ARNIN GS
WARNI NG! Read a ll safety w arnings an d all instruc tions. Failu re to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serio us injury.
Save a ll warnings and instructions fo r future re ference. The term "power tool" in the warnin gs refers to your m ains-operated (cor ded) pow er tool or battery-operated (cordl ess) powe r tool.
W ork Area Safety
a) Keep work area clea n and well lit. Cluttere d or dark areas invi te accide nts.
b) Do not operate pow er tools in explosive atmospher es, such as in the pre sence of flammable liq uids, gases or dust. P ower tools create sparks which may ignit e the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and by standers away while operating a power to ol. Distractions can c ause you to lose control.
El ectrical S afety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. D o not use a ny adapter plu gs with earthed (grounded) power tools. U nmodified plugs and matching outlets w ill reduce
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthe d or groun ded surfa ces, such as pipes, r adiators, r anges and refrigerators. There is an increase d risk of el ectric sho ck if your b ody is ea rthed or gr ounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W ater entering a pow er tool will increase
th e risk of el ectric shoc k.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never u se the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug ging the p ower tool. Keep cord a way from h eat, oil, s harp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
inc rease the risk of electric shoc k.
e) When operating a po wer tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
ou tdoor use. Use of a c ord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power t ool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) pro tected sup ply. Use o f an RCD reduces the risk of electric sho ck.
Pe rsonal S afety
a) Stay alert, watch wha t you are d oing and use common sense when operatin g a power t ool. Do not us e a power tool while you are tired or under the influ ence of drugs, alco hol or medication. A
mo ment of i nattention while ope rating po wer tools may result in serious personal i njury.
b) Use person al protecti ve equipm ent. Always wear eye p rotection. Protective equipme nt such as dust mask, non-skid safety sho es, hard h at, or hearing prot ection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal i njuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. En sure the s witch is in the off-posi tion before connectin g to power so urce and/or battery pa ck, pickin g up or carr ying the tool. Carrying power t ools with your finger
on the switc h or energizing pow er tools tha t have th e switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove a ny adjusting key or wr ench befo re turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left att ached to a rotating part of the power tool may re sult in personal injury.
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Pe rsonal S afety (continued)
e) Do not overreach. Ke ep proper footing and balance a t all times. This enables better control of
th e power to ol in unexpected situations.
f) Dress prope rly. Do not wear loos e clothing o r jewellery. Keep you r hair, cloth ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving pa rts.
g) If devices are provid ed for the connection of dust e xtraction and collection facilities, ensure the se are co nnected a nd properly used. U se of du st collection can r educe dust-related
hazards.
Po wer Tool Use and Care
a) Do not forc e the pow er tool. Use the correct power too l for your a pplication. The corre ct power
to ol will do t he job better and sa fer at the rate for which it wa s designed .
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any pow er tool th at cannot
be controlle d with the switch is d angerous and must be repair ed.
c) Disconnect the plug from the p ower sourc e and/or the battery p ack from the power tool before ma king any adjustment s, changin g accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
me asures re duce the risk of starting the power tool a ccidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of c hildren and do not all ow persons un familiar with the power tool or th ese instructions to ope rate the po wer tool.
Power tools are dange rous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignm ent or bind ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other co ndition that may affec t the pow er tool’s op eration. If damaged, have the power tool rep aired before use. Many accide nts are ca used by p oorly mai ntained p ower tools .
f) Keep cutti ng tools sh arp and clean. Prop erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the po wer tool, a ccessories and tool b its etc. in accordance with these instructio ns, taking int o account the working conditio ns and the work to be perform ed. Use of the powe r tool for
operations different fro m those i ntended could resul t in a haza rdous situ ation.
Service
a) Have your power too l serviced by a qual ified repair person us ing only id entical re placement parts. This will ensure that the saf ety of the power too l is mainta ined.
WARNI NG! This m achine pro duces an electrom agnetic fie ld during operation. This field may under som e circumstances int erfere with active o r passive medicalimplants. To reduc e the risk o f serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their p hysician a nd the me dical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
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SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW
zKeep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
zAlways hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
zWear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
zDo not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
zAlways keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
zWhen cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
zUse extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw please always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling
of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain
.
zFollow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
zKeep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
zCut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident
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SP ECIAL SAFETY IN STRUCT IONS F OR CHAI N SAW 
C auses and Opera tor Prevention of Kickback (continu ed)
or injury.
Kic kback is t he result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedur es or conditions and can be avoi ded by ta king prope r precautions as given below:
zMaintain a firm grip, with thumb s and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with b oth hands on the sa w and posit ion your b ody and ar m to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces ca n be con trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
zDo not overreach and do not cu t above shoulder hei ght. This helps preven t uninten ded tip
contact and enables better control of the chain saw in un expected situations.
zOnly use replaceme nt bars and chains sp ecified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement
bars and chains m ay cause chain brea kage and /or kickba ck.
Follow the ma nufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the sa w chain. D ecreasing th e depth g auge height can lead to increased kickb ack.
Recommende d:
•Use a residual curre nt device with a trip ping curr ent of 30mA or less
•During th e cutting o peration, the suppl y cord mu st be securely positio ned to prevent the cord from snagged on branches and th e like.
•The first-time user sh ould, as a minimum practice, cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
Lubrication System 
•The chain is autom atically lub ricated.
•Use only new chain oil specifically formulated for chainsaws.
WARNI NG! Never use wasted oil, low q uality oil, or insuffici ent oil. This could damage the pump; the bar and the chain may re sult in serious perso nal injury
•Check oil level bef ore each work session, refill if l ess than ¼ full.
If the lubrication syste m does not work properly, check if the oil filter and all oil-ways are cle an and free from o bstructions . If it is still not worki ng, conta ct an authorised ser vice centre.
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SP ECIAL SAFETY IN STRUCT IONS F OR CHAI N SAW 
Sa fety Cha in Brake
Kic kback is a phenom enon whereby the tip of the saw flies quickly and uncontrollably upwards tow ards the operator. It happen s with little or no warning and can be caused by cutting with the blade tip, if the saw gets p inched in it’s cut, or if the saw contacts debris.
Th e risk of kic kback can never b e completely elimin ated but it can be re duced by:
•Ensurin g the work area is f ree of deb ris.
•Not allowing the chain to get pinch ed.
•Not cu tting with the dang er area at the tip of the saw .see illustration below.
Int ended Use/Not in tended Use
This chain saw is only d esigned f or cutting of brushes, trunks or timber beams up to a di ameter according th e guide bar length.
It is only allo wed to cut wood. Ev ery other use of the machine is a not intended use. Fu rthermore a professi onal use f or tree serv ices is stri ctly forbidden.
During the u se of the c hain saw the user h as to arran ge for personal protective equipment according to the man ual and also to the n amed pic tograms o n the chain saw. Parts of the intended use are also the details in the manual regarding safety warnings and references for us e / maintenance. Pe ople/User who work with the c hain saw or make maintenances on it mu st be familiar with t he manual. It is only allowed t o assembl e on the chain saw the
m anufacture rs original or approv ed spare parts (gui de bar; saw chain, spark plug e.g.) as we ll as the allowed combinations of guide bar / saw chain as named in the manual.
Th e user and not the m anufacturer is liable for every accident which results from a combination of not intended use or a not allowed c hange of the constr uction on the m achine.
Th e chain saw is only i ntended t o use outdoor.
Re sidual Risks
Eve n with the intended u se of the ap pliance there is always a residual risk, which can not prevented. Ac cording to t he type and construction of the a ppliance the following potential hazards might apply:
- C ontact with expose d saw teet h of the s aw chain ( cutting hazards) - A ccess to the rotatin g saw chain (cutting hazards)
-Unforeseen, abrupt m ovement of the guide bar (cu tting hazards)
-Flung out of parts fro m the saw chain (Cu tting / inje ction hazards)
-Flung out of parts of the work piece
-In halation of work peace partic les,
-Skin contac t with the oil,
-L oss of hearing, if no required ear protec tion used during work.
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SY MBOLS
IMPORTANT: Some of t he followin g symbols may be u sed on your tool. Be sure to study them and learn their meanin g. Proper interpretation of the se symbols will allow you to use the
m achine more effectiv ely and re duce the risk of acc ident.
Ind icates danger, war ning or caution.
W ARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, use r must read instruction manua l.
W ear ear pr otection, e ye protection and h elmet when using t he product.
W ear gloves and safety boots to protect against electric shoc k
Pro tect the machine from the da mp and n ever expo se it to rain.
SW ITCH OFF: Remove p lug from mains bef ore cleani ng or main tenance
SW ITCH OFF: Remove p lug from t he mains immediat ely if the cable is damaged or cut.
Ma ke sure th e “chain brake” is d isengage d.
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SY MBOLS 
Keep children at a distance of not less than 10m fro m the work area
Co nforms to relevant safety standards.
This product is double insulated electrically
WE EE symbol. Tools that are no longer usable should n ot be disposed of with household waste but in an en vironment ally friendly way. Please recycle where f acilities exist. Check with your loc al council authority for recycling advic e.
Gu aranteed sound power level (tested ac cording t o Directive 2000/14/EC as am ended by 20 05/88/EC)
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DIAGRAM
Fig. A
PARTS LIST
(See Fig. A)
1.Front Handle
2.Front Guard/Chain Brake
3.Anti-skid teeth
4.Saw Chain
5.Guide Bar
6.Sprocket Nose
7.Guide Bar Cover
8.Adjustable knob for Chain Tension
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PARTS LIST
(See Fig. A, continued)
9.Press Knob for Guide Bar Tension
10.End Cover
11.Oil Level Window
12.Rear Guard
13.Cable Strain Relief
14.Power Cord with Plug
15.Oil Tank Cap
16.Lock-off Button
17.On/Off Switch
18.Rear Handle
19.Air Vents
20.Drive Sprocket
21.Spike Bumper
22.Oiling Port
23.Bolt
24.Tension Pin
Remark: Above are all assembled in the standard delivery.
INTENDED USE
This chain saw is designated with a rated input of 1800 Watts. The product is intended for cutting logs with a thickness of max. 326mm. It must not be used for cutting other materials, such as plastics, stone, metal or wood that contains foreign objects.
The product may only be used with the guide bar/saw chain combination stated in these instructions. It is not permitted to use other types or sizes.
Vertical and horizontal cuts can be performed with this product. Longitudinal sections can only be cut by professionals.
This product should not be used outside of domestic premises e.g. for cutting firewood in forested areas. The product should not be used on masonry and material that are harmful to health.
This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use. It must not be used for any purposes other than those described.
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AS SEMBLY
Un packing
1.Unpack all parts an d lay them on a flat, stable surface.
2.Remove all packing materials and shipping devic es if applic able.
3.Make sure the deliv ery conten ts are co mplete an d free of any damag e. If you find that parts are missing or sh ow damag e do not use the pr oduct but contact your store. Using an inc omplete or damag ed product represen ts a hazard to people and pro perty.
4.Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools n eeded for assembly and operation. This also includes suitable personal protective equipment.
C hain Tens ioning Check
WARNI NG! Unplu g the prod uct from t he power source b efore adjusting the saw chain tensio n! The cutting edges of the sa w chain are sharp. A lways we ar protective gloves when handling the chain!
NO TE: The cha in and bar have been already a ssembled on the mach ine when you get it ou t of box. If disassembled chain and bar for re placement, please re ad the mai ntenance p art in this manual for details.
Al ways maintain prop er chain te nsion! A l oose chai n increases the risk o f kickbac k! A loose chain may ju mp out of the guid e bar groove! This m ay injure t he operat or and da mage the chain! A loo se chain w ill cause r apid wear to the chain, guide bar and sprocket!
Te nsioning th e chain t oo tightly will overloa d the mo tor and ca use dama ge, and in sufficient te nsion can cause ch ain deraili ng, whereas a corre ctly tight ened chain provide s the best cutting characteristics and prolonged w orking life! The chain life mainly depends upon sufficient lubrication a nd correct tensioning!
Ch eck the chain tension using o ne hand t o lift the s aw chain (4) again st the wei ght of the pr oduct. Th e correct chain ten sion is a chieved w hen the saw chai n can be lifted by approximate ly 2-4mm from the g uide bar ( 5) in the c entre (Figs. 9, 10).
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