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Summary of Contents for Spring Assist TB4016CC

Page 1: ... Model TB4218CC saws This product has been tested at a computed kickback angHe CKA and conforms to ANSI B175 1 2000 Annex C CAN CSA Z62 1 03 SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS DO PiN 9096 MD0701 5 04 PRINTED IN TAIWAN NOT THROW AWAY ...

Page 2: ...entP_ Number TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information 2 Rules for Safe Operation 3 Know Your Unit 7 Oil and Fuel Information 9 Starting Stopping Instructions 10 Operating Instructions 11 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 13 Troubleshooting Chart 20 Warranty Information 22 Parts List E23 SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE For users on U S Forest Land and in the states of California Maine Oregon and Washington...

Page 3: ...amiliar with the instructions may operate the chain saw no one under the age of 16 Provide parental supervision at all times Inspect the unit before use Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure Replace parts that are cracked chipped or damaged in any way Know the controls and know how to stop the chain saw quickly Carry the chain saw with the engin...

Page 4: ...arts have stopped Allow the chain saw to cool as the chain can be hoL Check the bar and chain at frequent intervals for proper adjustmenL Make sure the bar and chain are properly tightened and sharpened Visually inspect for damage Repair any damage before restarting or operating the chain saw KmCKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTmONS WARNING KIcKBacK occur when the nose serious personal injury o With a basic un...

Page 5: ...e running unattended Never store the unit with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting the chain saw over long distances For example let the engine cool before placing the chain saw in an automobile Also be sure to secure the unit while transporting Store the unit in a dry area locked up located up high...

Page 6: ...and or bystanders ON OFF CONTROL ON START RUN ON OFF CONTROL OFF OR STOP WEAR EYE HEARING AND HARDHAT PROTECTION WARNINGs Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing Ioss Wear eye protection meeting ANSi Z87_1 1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit Wear a hard hal Use a full face shield when needed GUIDE BAR WARNING Contact of the guide bar tip with an...

Page 7: ...4 SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN retains carbon and other flammable particles over 0 023 inches 0 6mm in size from engine exhaust flow Compliance with local state and federal laws and or regulations governing the use of a spark arrester screen is the user s responsibility See Safety Precautions for additional information 5 CHAIN BRAKE LEVER HAND GUARD protects the operator s left hand in the event it slips...

Page 8: ...ICKBACK 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 cuL 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 ...

Page 9: ...designed for air cooled engines along with a fuel additive such as STA BIL _ Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent Add 0 8 oz 23 ml of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit s fuel tank CAUTION For properengine m operation and 2 cycle oil container Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine Thoroughly ...

Page 10: ...steady motion 4 times Then move the blue lever D all the way in Fig 6 NOTE The unit uses Spring Assist Startinq TM which significantly reduces the effort requured to start the engine You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start There is no need to pull the rope briskly there is no harsh resistance when pulling Be aware that this starting method is vastly differ...

Page 11: ...WARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property Consult a tree professional Do not company before making any cuts Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations notching C and making the felling cut D Start making the upper notch cut C on the side of the tree facing the felling direction E Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into t...

Page 12: ...using supporting logs Be sure the log being cut is securely supported Fig 14 Fig 12 WARNING Never cut tree limbs 1 while standing on a tree trunk BUCKmNG Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cutting on doping ground If possible the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground If the log...

Page 13: ...EL MANTENIMIENTO EACH USE CHAQUE USAGE CADA USO iTEM PIECE PARTE ACTION ACTION ACCION 10 SCREWS NUTS BOLTS INSPECT TIGHTEN VIS ECROUS BOULONS INSPECTER RESSERRER TORNILLOS TUERCAS PERNOS INSPECCIONAR APRETAR AIR FILTER CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTRE A AIR NETTOYER OU REMPLACER FILTRO DE AIRE LIMPIAR O REEMPLAZAR FUEL FILTER OIL FILTER REPLACE FILTRE ESSENCE FILTRE A HUILE REMPLACER d FILTRO DEL COMBUSTIB...

Page 14: ... the chain around the sprocket B behind the dutch C Make sure the links fit between the sprocket teeth Fig 21 3 Guide the drive links into the groove D and around the end of the bar Fig 21 NOTE The saw chain may droop slightly on the lower part of bar This is normal 4 Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove 5 Install the clutch cover Make sure the ch...

Page 15: ...d nose of bar in uppermost position and tighten the bar retaining nut securely Anew saw chain m 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 t _ A ml Tlt _k If saw cha n s TOO o LOOSE or TOO TIGHT the sprocket bar chain and correct cold tension A correct warm tension B and as a guide for when...

Page 16: ... allow it to cool before you clean or service it FUEL FILTER CAUTION Never operate saw without the fuel fiker The fuel fiRer should be replaced after each 20 hours of use Drain fuel tank before changing 1 Remove the fuel tank cap 2 Bend a piece of soft wire 3 Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening until you can reach it with your fingers NOT...

Page 17: ...connector G from the spark piug H by pulling and twisting at the same time Fig 30 4 Remove spark piug with spark piug socket wrench DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL A the cylinder 5 Check ebcttrode gaps with wire feeler gauge and set gaps to 025 635mm if necessary 6 Reinstall a new spark plug NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement part no 9295 310502 NOTE This spark ignition system meets...

Page 18: ...tion of the guide bar railed bar which supports and carries the saw chain sprocket tip is required Proper maintenance of the guide bar as explained in this section is essential to keep your saw in good working condition Fig 32 To lubricate the sprocket tip 1 Move the STOP switch down NOTE It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip Lubrication can be done on...

Page 19: ...al to minimize friction with the guide bar Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil Running the saw dry or with too little oil will decrease cutting efficiency shorten saw chain life cause rapid dulling of chain and lead to excessive wear of bar from overheating Too little oil is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration Chain Sharpening Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure tha...

Page 20: ... instructions in the Starting Stopping section Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center Clean gap or replace plug ACTmON Move to RUN position Replace spark arrester screen Remove clean and reinstall filter Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center ACTmON Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center ACTION Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center ACTIO...

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Page 23: ...thorized channels of export distribution Troy Bilt LLC reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Troy Bilt Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts...

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