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100283

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAINSAW

Introduction

1

Manual Conventions

2

Safety Rules

3

Spark Arrestor Note

3

Read All Instructions Before Operating

3

Safety Warnings for Gas Units

3

While Operating

3

Kickback Safety

5

Understanding Kickback

5

Linear Kickback

5

Pull-in

5

Kickback Safety Precautions

5

Other Safety Warnings

6

Safety and International Symbols

7

Starting Instructions Symbols

8

Controls and Features

9

Safety Features

9

Assembly

10

Adding Bar and Chain Oil: Initial Use

10

Adjusting the Chain Tension: Initial Use

10

Testing the Chain Brake

10

Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions

10

Definition of Blended Fuels

10

Using Fuel Additives

10

Mixing the Fuel

11

Operation

12

Starting or Stopping

12

Starting Instructions

12

Stopping Instructions

13

Emergency Stopping

13

Tips for Best Results

13

Preparing the Work Area

14

Holding the Unit

14

Cutting Procedure Basics

14

Felling: Safety

15

Felling Procedure

15

Step 1: Removing Buttress Roots

15

Step 2: Making the Notched Undercut

15

Step 3: Making the Felling Back Cut

16

Limbing

17

Bucking: Safety

17

Bucking: Procedure

17

Cutting Logs Under Stress

17

Cutting Fully Supported Logs

17

Overbucking

17

Underbucking

17

Pruning

18

Maintenance and Storage

19

Maintenance Schedule

19

Adding Bar and Chain Oil

19

Adjusting the Bar and Chain Oil Flow

20

Adjusting the Chain Tension

20

Removing and Installing the Guide Bar and Saw 
Chain

21

Removing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

22

Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

22

Maintaining the Saw Chain

23

Sharpening the Saw Chain

23

Maintaining the Guide Bar

24

Lubricating the Guide Bar Sprocket Tip

25

Replacing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain

25

Maintaining the Air Filter

25

Cleaning the Air Filter

25

Adjusting the Idle Speed 

26

Maintaining the Spark Plug

26

Cleaning

27

Storage

28

Specifications

29

Chainsaw Specifications

29

Replacement Parts

29

Parts Diagram

31

Parts List

32

Engine Parts Diagram

33

Engine Parts List

34

Troubleshooting

35

Warranty

36

Summary of Contents for 100283

Page 1: ...Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA 1 877 338 0999 www championpowerequipment com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions are included in this manual MADE IN CHINA REV 100283 20160612 100283 MODEL NUMBER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...more info Product Info Updates Frequently Asked Questions Tech Bulletins Product Registration or Call our Customer Care Team Toll Free at 1 877 338 0999 We are always working to improve our products Therefore the enclosed product may differ slightly from the image on the cover Parts Ordering Mon Fri 8 30 AM 5 00 PM PST PDT Toll Free 1 877 338 0999 ...

Page 3: ...14 Felling Safety 15 Felling Procedure 15 Step 1 Removing Buttress Roots 15 Step 2 Making the Notched Undercut 15 Step 3 Making the Felling Back Cut 16 Limbing 17 Bucking Safety 17 Bucking Procedure 17 Cutting Logs Under Stress 17 Cutting Fully Supported Logs 17 Overbucking 17 Underbucking 17 Pruning 18 Maintenance and Storage 19 Maintenance Schedule 19 Adding Bar and Chain Oil 19 Adjusting the Ba...

Page 4: ...e the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice Since CPE CET highly value how our products are designed manufactured operated and are serviced and also highly value your safety and the safety of others we would like you to take the time to review this product ma...

Page 5: ...different kinds of information The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation w...

Page 6: ...Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank before fueling Always mix and add fuel in a clean well ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames DO NOT smoke Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel Wipe up any spil...

Page 7: ...he user or damage to the unit and void the warranty Keep the unit clean Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block moving parts To reduce fire hazard replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor Keep the engine and muffler free from grass leaves excessive grease or carbon build up If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally stop the unit immediately Inspect the unit for the cause of...

Page 8: ... objects could damage the unit or cause serious personal injury Never cut through nails metal rods railroad ties or pallets Do not operate the unit with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers or bystanders may result from one handed operation This unit is intended for two handed use Always grip the unit firmly with both hands when the unit is running Hold the front handle with the left ha...

Page 9: ...kback saw chain is a chain that has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI OPEI B175 1 2012 when tested according to the provisions specified in ANSI OPEIB175 1 2012 A low kickback saw chain is a chain that is also in accordance with CSA Z62 3 Do not use a replacement saw chain unless it has met these requirements for this specific model or has been designated as a low kickback replacem...

Page 10: ...ing On Off Stop Control On Start Run On Off Stop Control Off or Stop Primer Bulb Push Primer Bulb fully and slowly 4 times Choke Control Pulled Out FULL choke position Pushed In RUN position Keep Bystanders Away WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area Use Both Hands WARNING Always use both hands while operating the unit Never use only ...

Page 11: ...start after 4 pulls go to step 6 6 Depress Depress Choke Knob 7 Start Pull Recoil Start rope 1 4x When engine starts allow the saw to warm up for 30 60 seconds before cutting logs 8 Disengage Disengage the Chain Brake Owner s Manual Read the Owners Manual if unit does not start Mad e in Chin a Fab riqu é en Chin e Alw ays wea r pro tect ive gea r Do not wea r loos e fitti ng clot hin g Por tez tou...

Page 12: ...ed to manually engage the chain brake CHAIN BRAKE reduces the chance of injury if kickback occurs by stopping the saw chain in milliseconds The chain brake is designed to engage automatically in response to kickback The chain brake can also be activated by pushing the chain brake lever forward either intentionally or if the operator s hand strikes the lever during kickback ON OFF SWITCH immediatel...

Page 13: ... Testing the Chain Brake Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions The use of old and or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause of performance problems Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline oil mixture Definition of Blended Fuels Today s fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol methanol or MTBE ether Alcohol blende...

Page 14: ...r proper engine operation and maximum reliability pay strict attention to the gasoline and oil mixing instructions on the 2 cycle oil bottle Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine CAUTION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of unleaded gasoline with 2 cycle engine oil Do not mix them directly in the unit s fuel tank Use a separate fuel can Use a 40 1 gasoline oil ratio See the tabl...

Page 15: ...ction 4 Make sure the chain brake is engaged Refer to Testing the Chain Brake in the Assembly section 5 Move the On Off switch to the On position Fig 3 6 Slowly press and release the primer bulb 4 times Fig 4 If fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb press and release the primer bulb until fuel is visible 7 Pull the choke knob out to Position 1 Fig 4 8 DO NOT touch the throttle control Fig 3 Set t...

Page 16: ... diameters larger than 17in 43 2 cm Starting Instructions Cont d 12 DO NOT touch the throttle control Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine 13 When engine starts make sure choke knob is pushed in position 2 DO NOT touch the throttle control Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 14 Press and hold the throttle lockout Lightly squeeze an...

Page 17: ... bent Use these hand placements whether the operator is left handed or right handed This will help keep the operator slightly to the left of the unit and out of the direct line of the chain saw if kickback occurs Fig 7 and Fig 8 Stand in a stable position with feet apart and firmly Holding the Unit Cont d Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Correct Stance Fig 9 Correct Grip Thumbs Below the Handles Incorrect Grip T...

Page 18: ... 10 Planned Line of Fall 135º From Planned Line of Fall Path of Safe Retreat First Cut Second Cut 135º From Planned Line of Fall Buttress Root Fig 9 Felling Procedure Small trees up to 6 7 inches 15 18 cm in diameter are usually felled in a single cut Larger trees require a sequence of two cutting operations a notched undercut followed by a felling back cut It may also be necessary to remove buttr...

Page 19: ...the unit Spring poles are branches logs roots or saplings that are bent under tension by other wood Fig 14 When the tension is released spring poles can strike the operator causing serious injury and potentially knocking the chain saw into the operator s body Use extreme caution when cutting spring poles or when releasing the cause of tension WARNING If the tree starts to fall in the wrong directi...

Page 20: ... in serious injury or death Never stand in the hole left by the roots Never allow others to stand near the root structure DANGER Bucking Procedure Cutting Logs Under Stress When logs are supported on one or both ends the wood tends to bend during the cutting process This can cause the chain saw to become pinched between the two sides Pay extra attention 1 Make the first cut approximately 1 3 the d...

Page 21: ...fically trained to do so WARNING Falling branches can cause serious injury Always wear appropriate head protection Plan an escape route away from falling limbs Do not position any body parts directly below the limb when cutting WARNING Pruning is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree 1 Make the first cut approximately 6 inches 15 cm from the tree trunk Cut upward from the underside of th...

Page 22: ... brake Refer to Testing the Chain Brake Check the chain tension adjust as needed Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension Fill the chain oil reservoir refill frequently Refer to Adding Bar and Chain Oil Fill the fuel tank with fresh properly mixed fuel Refer to the Oil and Fuel section Clean the air filter Refer to Maintaining the Air Filter After each use Clean the unit and inspect decals Refer to Cl...

Page 23: ...pproximately one tank of bar and chain oil is used for every tank of fuel To increase the oil flow turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw counter clockwise with a flat head screwdriver Fig 23 To decrease the oil flow turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw clockwise with a flat head screwdriver Fig 23 The guide bar saw chain and saw bearings will wear more rapidly if the saw chain is not prop...

Page 24: ...n Tensioning Screw Fig 28 Fig 27 Correct Warm Tension Too Loose Correct Cold Tension Fig 26 Fig 28 Removing and Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain It is very important to maintain the proper chain tension Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain coming off easily can be caused by improper tension Especially when using a new chain take good care of it since it should expand during first use IMP...

Page 25: ...in alignment with gear sprocket Then wrap blade around front of bar Being sure align blade with teeth on front of bar as well as bar groove 3 Turn the blade tension knob inner ring to adjust the position of chain tensioner nut so that the post on the cover aligns with the mating hole on the guide bar Bar and chain are sized appropriately to each saw and gear drive fro chain ONLY use approved compa...

Page 26: ... chain sharpened by Champion or other qualified service dealer or replace the saw chain NOTE Maintaining the Saw Chain For safe efficient operation the saw chain must be maintained properly The saw chain will wear with use causing the chain to stretch This is normal When it is no longer possible to obtain a correct chain tension adjustment the saw chain will need to be replaced Refer to Replacing ...

Page 27: ...l passages are clear the saw chain will give off a spray of oil shortly after it begins to rotate during operation NOTE 3 Frequently check the guide bar for damage Fig 39 Feathering and burring of the guide bar rails the ridges on either side of the bar groove is a normal process of guide bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur Fig 39 A guide bar with the followin...

Page 28: ...roper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Turn the knob on the air filter cover counter clockwise to loosen the air filter cover Fig 41 2 Remove the air filter cover Fig 41 3 Remove the air filter Fig 42 This procedure can be performed while the guide bar and saw chain are still assembled on the unit NOTE Lubricating the Guide Bar Sprocket Tip Th...

Page 29: ...ice dealer the engine will not idle the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration there is a loss of engine power Fig 41 Fig 42 Fig 43 4 Wash the air filter in mild detergent and water Rinse the air filter thoroughly and allow it to dry 5 Reinstall the air filter onto the mounting post Fig 42 Make sure the opening in the air filter sits securely in the air intake Fig 42 6 Place the air filter cov...

Page 30: ...sult of fire Always use safety goggles glasses when using compressed air Do not use water or other liquids to clean the cylinder fins Use a small wire brush to remove stubborn debris If a significant amount of debris remains have the unit cleaned by Champion or other qualified service dealer 5 Lightly coat the guide bar and saw chain with a corrosion inhibiting oil Fig 47 Cylinder Fins Fig 45 Fig ...

Page 31: ... guide bar and saw chain with the scabbard Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area Store the unit out of the reach of children Long term Storage 30 days or more 1 Remove the fuel cap tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container Reinstall the fuel cap 2 St...

Page 32: ...de Bar Length 18 in 45 7 cm Saw Chain Pitch 0 375 in 9 5 mm Saw Chain Guage 0 050 in 1 3 mm Replacement Parts Please contact the Customer Support Department to order replacement parts All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice Part Number Description Brand Pitch Gage Edge 39272 Guid...

Page 33: ...30 100283 ENGLISH PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 34: ...31 ENGLISH 100283 SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram ...

Page 35: ... 0000 Starter Assembly 1 52 01 01 3031 Tapping Screw St 5 x 16 1 53 01 04 0161 Washer Ø5 1 54 A38 0310 0003 Start Stretching Wire 3 920 1 55 A38 0310 0001 Start Plate 1 Part Number Description Qty 56 A45 0110 0004 Start Coil Spring 1 57 A62 0110 0002 Start Handle 1 58 A38 0510 0100 43 Start Cover 109C Yellow 1 59 01 01 3201 Tapping Screw St4 8 19 1 60 A45 0100 0002 Dust Cover 1 61 A25 0100 0016 Bo...

Page 36: ...33 ENGLISH 100283 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram ...

Page 37: ...ht Crank Case 1 29 01 04 1021 Shield Ring 32 1 30 A38 0302 0100 Oil Seal 12 32 5 5 1 31 01 01 6205 Screw M5X30 4 32 01 02 1061 Double Screw Bolt Aym8 M8 26 8 8 2 Part Number Description Qty 33 A45 0101 0024 Spiked Bumper 1 34 01 01 6102 Screw M5 12 1 35 A38 0301 0016 1 Chain Catcher 1 36 A38 0301 0017 Chain Catcher Screw 1 37 A38 0301 0006 Damper 1 38 01 01 3061 Screw M4 10 1 39 A38 0302 0200 Oil ...

Page 38: ...or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh properly mixed fuel The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter The spark plug is not working properly Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN ARE RUNNING HOT SMOKING OR STUCK The saw chain tension is too tight Adjust the saw tension The chain reservoir is empty Refill the chain oil reservoir The guide bar gr...

Page 39: ...ortation costs In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact CPE Customer Service Customer Service Mon Fri 8 30 AM 5 00 PM PST PDT Toll Free 1 877 338 0999 info championpowerequipment com Fax no 1 562 236 9429 Give the model number serial number and date ...

Page 40: ...trol system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual CPE r...

Page 41: ...all be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according ...

Page 42: ...separator carbon canister canister mounting brackets carburetor purge port connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE ...

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