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For  example:  do  not  use  it  to  cut  plastic,  masonry  or  construction  materials  other  than  wood.  Using  the 
chain saw for operations other than those specified may result in hazardous situations.

 

 

Be  careful  when  using  the  machine  during  stormy  weather.  Do  not  use  the  machine  during  lightning, 
thunderstorms or in bad weather in general.

 

 

There is advantage of using the provided spiked bumper when cutting trees and thick branches.

 

 

Perform regular functional check of the clutch. It should be no have chain movement at idling speed.

 

 

When  operating  the  tool,  be  careful  of  the  emission  of  exhaust  gases,  lubrication  oil  mist  and  saw  dust; 
avoid being exposed to these and wear protective equipment.

 

 

Wear protective gloves when assembly, disassembly, sharpening chain tensioning and when handling the 
guide bar.

 

 

Guide-bar and chain adjustments shall be performed with the engine stopped.

 

 

Regularly check and test the chain brake.

 

 

Hazards may be encountered while using the saw, such as blockage of the saw chain. In order to reduce 
hazards, follow the instruction for cutting operation; always check the condition of the tool. Do not start the 
chainsaw directly in a tree.

 

1.2  FUEL HANDLING  

  Be very careful when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive. 

  Use only an approved container. 

  Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and 

exhaust components to cool before refuelling. 

  Do not smoke. 

  Never refuel inside a room 

  Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water heater. 

  If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but rather move it away from the spill before starting 

to use it. Clean any spills. 

  Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refuelling. 

  Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel. 

1.3  MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 

  Stop the tool and wait until it stops. Make sure all moving parts have come to a standstill. 

  Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection, adjustments, maintenance, servicing and storage. 

  Store the tool where fuel vapor will not reach a flame or spark. 

  When transporting and storing, always place the tool in its transport guard and protective device on it. 

1.4  CAUSES OF REBOUNDS AND PREVENTION BY THE 

OPERATOR  

  Bounce may occur when the spout or end of the chain guide touches an object, or when the wood tightens 

and pinches the cutting chain in the cutting section. 

  The contact of the tip may in some cases cause a sudden reverse reaction by bouncing the chain guide up 

and back towards the operator. 

  Pinching of the cutting chain on the upper part of the chain guide can force the chain guide to the operator 

abruptly. 

  Either of these reactions can result in loss of control of the saw likely to result in a serious personal injury. 

Do not rely exclusively on safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, all measures should be 
taken to eliminate the risk of accident or injury during cutting. 

  Bounce results from improper use of the tool and / or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can 

be avoided by taking the appropriate precautions specified below: 

Hold the saw with both hands firmly with the thumbs and fingers encircling the handles of the saw and 
place  your  body  and  arms to  allow  you  to  withstand  the  rebound forces.  The  rebound forces can  be 
controlled by the operator, if appropriate precautions are taken. Do not allow chain saw to start. 

Do  not  stretch  the  arm  too  far  and  do  not  cut  above  the  shoulder  height.  This  helps  prevent 
unintentional end contacts and allows better control of the chain saw in unforeseen situations. 

Use  only  the  manufacturers  specified  replacement  guides  and  chains.  Incorrect  replacement  guides 
and chains may cause chain breakage and / or rebound. 

Follow manufacturer's instructions for sharpening and servicing the chain saw. A decrease in the depth 
gauge level can lead to an increase in rebounds. 
 

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Summary of Contents for RAC49CS4T

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS EN 4 TROKE PETROL CHAIN SAW RAC49CS4T USER GUIDE CAUTION Read the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... 8 4 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 8 5 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 9 6 SET UP OPERATION 31 7 CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 21 8 STORAGE TRANSPORT 24 9 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 25 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 11 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 26 12 WARRANTY 27 13 PRODUCT FAILURE 28 14 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 29 ...

Page 3: ... transport to prevent loss of fuel damage or injury Use a carrying case to protect the cutter during transport Keep people and animals away from the work area Children and people who do not know how to use this tool should not touch it and handle it Keep them at least 15 m from the machine during operation Use the product only under daylight or under good artificial light When using the machine al...

Page 4: ...ay with plastic bags sheets and small parts Keep them out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation When transporting the tool always add the blade guard to the blade Always carry the tool by holding the handle never the blade Do not use the product on a slippery surface Do not use the product on steep slippery slopes When planning your work schedule allow enough time for rest Limi...

Page 5: ...RAGE Stop the tool and wait until it stops Make sure all moving parts have come to a standstill Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection adjustments maintenance servicing and storage Store the tool where fuel vapor will not reach a flame or spark When transporting and storing always place the tool in its transport guard and protective device on it 1 4 CAUSES OF REBOUNDS AND PREVENTIO...

Page 6: ...l tank cap carefully so that the existing pressure can be released slowly 2 High temperatures are generated on the machine body during use Before refueling allow the machine to cool completely If the machine has not cooled sufficiently fuel can ignite during refueling and cause severe burns 3 Make sure the tank is not overfilled If you spill any fuel it should be wiped up immediately and the machi...

Page 7: ...act with the tip of the bar Do not use the device with one hand Use the device with both hands Always wear safety glasses hearing protection and a safety helmet Read the complete user guide before using the appliance Wear security and anti vibration gloves when you use the device Always wear non skid safety shoes with cut protection when using this product It is important you wear the protection c...

Page 8: ...cal injury to the user the equipment must not be used for purposes which it was not intended For example do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic masonry or non wood building materials For safety reasons the equipment is not allowed to be used as a drive unit for other tools of any kind Non permitted users Persons who are not familiar with the operating manual children young people under the ag...

Page 9: ...5 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 5 1 LAYOUT 9 ...

Page 10: ...e 9500 min 1 Chain and bar type Guide bar AP16 57 507P 16 Chain ALP 50 57S 16 Chain pitch 3 8 9 525 mm 6 teeth Gauge 1 27mm Idling speed 2700 3800 min 1 Maximum cutting speed 18 1 m s Fuel tank capacity 400 cm 0 4 L Lubricating tank capacity 100 cm 0 1 L Chain oil tank capacity 300 cm 0 3 L Anti vibration function Yes Chain brake Yes Clutch Yes Automatic chain lubrication Yes Low kickback chain Ye...

Page 11: ...6 SET UP OPERATION 11 ...

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Page 14: ...This chainsaw uses a 4 stroke engine and does not require the mixing of oil with the fuel The chainsaw is fitted with ONE lubrication oil tank 15 and ONE chain oil tank 17 and a SEPARATE fuel tank 10 14 ...

Page 15: ...h the spark plug spanner 19 The saw chain 2 is not allowed to slip off the chain bar 1 when you do this Only loosely tighten the bar fastening pin B at this stage and then follow the instructions for adjusting the chain tension as described in the section 4 Adjusting the chain tension The correct tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting and periodically d...

Page 16: ...SENGAGED chain can move when the CHAIN BRAKE LEVER 3 IS PULLED BACK AND LOCKED pos 1 b The chain brake is ENGAGED the chain is locked when the chain brake lever 3 is pulled forward pos 2 It should not be possible to move the saw chain The chain brake lever 3 should snap into both positions If strong resistance is felt or the lever does not move into either position do not use your chainsaw Take it...

Page 17: ... use check the following That there are no leaks in the fuel system That the equipment is in perfect condition and that the safety devices and cutting devices are complete That all screws are securely fastened That all moving parts move smoothly b Starting the engine when cold Fig 12 13 Activate the chain brake lever 3 before starting Switch the stop switch 14 to I ON Pull the choke 9 fully out un...

Page 18: ...To prevent pulling reactions place the wood you wish to cut against the spiked bumper 12 Use the spiked bumper as a pivot point during cutting Make sure that the chainsaw cannot swing through at the end of the cut due to its own weight If it is no longer supported in the cut hold something appropriate against it b Important notices Turn off the engine if the saw comes in contact with foreign objec...

Page 19: ...a wedge is cut out from the side of the tree according to the required falling direction After the dropping cut has been made on the other side of the tree it will fall in the direction of the wedge cut If the tree has large prop buttress roots these should be removed before the wedge is cut If the saw is used for removing the prop buttress roots the saw chain should not touch the ground so the ch...

Page 20: ...Pos 2 Start the undercut on the underside of the log and hold the top edge of the saw against the log Only use slight upwards pressure for the undercut Hold the saw securely to control the device The saw will push backwards in your direction Never hold the saw the wrong way around for an undercut You do not have control of the device in this position Always make the first cut on the compression si...

Page 21: ...rts Always remove small freely suspended parts of the tree with a top cut They may fall into the saw or trap it if you use an undercut q Pruning Fig 24 Prune branches only at or below shoulder height Never cut branches above shoulder height Leave that kind of work to a professional For the first cut Pos 1 cut 1 3 of the way into the lower part of the branch Then cut all the way through the branch ...

Page 22: ...chain brake to theDISENGAGED position Air Filter Fig 25 Never operate the chainsaw without the air filter Dust and dirt will be drawn into the engine and damage it Keep the air filter clean The air filter must be cleaned or replaced after every 20 hours of service Cleaning the air filter Remove the air filter cover G by removing the clip Open the air filter flap H Lift out the air filter Clean the...

Page 23: ...t is TOO TIGHT will contribute to rapid bar wear To help minimize bar wear the following guide bar maintenance procedures are recommended Always wear protective gloves during maintenance operations Do not carry out maintenance when the engine is hot Chain sharpening Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure that cutters are sharpened at the correct angle and depth For the inexperienced cha...

Page 24: ...ck the chain lubrication hold the chainsaw with the chain over a piece of paper and run it at full speed for a few seconds You will be able to judge the set amount of oil from the paper If it requires adjusting take the saw to your nearest authorised after sales service outlet 8 STORAGE TRANSPORT 8 1 STORAGE Never put the equipment into storage for longer than 30 days without carrying out the foll...

Page 25: ...ent back free of oil and petrol Problem Probable cause Corrective Action Unit won t start or starts but will not run Incorrect starting procedures Follow instructions in the User Manual Incorrect carburettor mixture adjustment setting Have carburettor adjusted by an Authorized Service Center Fouled spark plug Clean gap or replace plug Fuel filter plugged Replace fuel filter Engine hesitates Incorr...

Page 26: ...ive 2014 30 EU RoHS Directive EU 2015 863 amending 2011 65 EU Emission directive EU 2016 1628 2017 656 EU Noise emission Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V and Directive 2005 88 EC Guarantee sound power level 110 dB A Measured sound power level 109 09 dB A K 0 61 dB A Also complies with European standards national standards and provisions following techniques EN ISO 11681 2 2011 A1 2017 EN ISO 14982 200...

Page 27: ...ed in the user manual Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to alter or change specifications without notice Consequently the product may be different from the information contained therein but a modification will be undertaken without notice if it is recognized as an improvement of the preceding characteristic READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE W...

Page 28: ...pair station to make sure it is available before dropping off the machine Go to the repair station with the complete machine packed accompanied by the purchase invoice and the station support sheet downloadable after the service request is completed on the SWAP Europe site For machines with engine failure from manufacturers BRIGGS STRATTON HONDA and RATO please refer to the following instructions ...

Page 29: ...uct during the time necessary for repairs and more generally the costs related to the immobilization of the product The costs of a second opinion established by a third party following an estimate by a SWAP Europe repair station The use of a product which would show a defect or a breakage which was not the subject of an immediate report and or repair with the services of SWAP Europe Deterioration ...

Page 30: ...NOTES 30 ...

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Page 32: ...BUILDER SAS 32 rue Aristide Berges Z I du Casque 31270 Cugnaux France MADE IN PRC 2021 ...

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