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VARO Powerplus XQ POWXQG4060 Manual Download Page 1

POWXQG4060

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APPLIANCE .................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

SAFETY ........................................................................................... 4

KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 6

Tools for assembly ................................................................................................ 6

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

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

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

To install saw chain: ................................................................................................ 7

Saw chain tension adjustment ................................................................................. 7

To adjust saw chain: ................................................................................................ 8

Chain brake mechanical test .................................................................................... 8

To test chain brake: ................................................................................................. 8

FUEL AND LUBRICATION ............................................................. 9

Fuel ......................................................................................................................... 9

Mixing fuel .............................................................................................................. 9

Fuel and lubrication symbols .................................................................................... 9

Mixing ratio: 40 parts gasoline to 1 part lubricant ..................................................... 9

Recommended fuels ................................................................................................ 9

Chain and bar lubrication ......................................................................................... 9

OPERATION.................................................................................... 9

Engine pre start checks (Fig 8) ............................................................................. 9

Starting a cold engine ......................................................................................... 10

Warm start ............................................................................................................ 10

When engine is saturated with fuel .................................................................... 10

To stop engine (Fig 9n) ....................................................................................... 10

Chain brake operational test ............................................................................... 10

Saw chain / bar lubrication .................................................................................. 11

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Summary of Contents for Powerplus XQ POWXQG4060

Page 1: ...hain tension adjustment 7 7 3 4 To adjust saw chain 8 7 3 5 Chain brake mechanical test 8 7 3 6 To test chain brake 8 8 FUEL AND LUBRICATION 9 8 1 Fuel 9 8 2 Mixing fuel 9 8 2 1 Fuel and lubrication symbols 9 8 2 2 Mixing ratio 40 parts gasoline to 1 part lubricant 9 8 2 3 Recommended fuels 9 8 2 4 Chain and bar lubrication 9 9 OPERATION 9 9 1 Engine pre start checks Fig 8 9 9 2 Starting a cold en...

Page 2: ... 10 1 Preventive maintenance 13 10 2 Winter maintenance 14 10 3 Air filter 14 10 4 Fuel filter Fig 17 14 10 5 Spark plug 14 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 15 11 1 Sprocket tip lubrication 15 11 2 Guide bar maintenance 15 11 3 Chain sharpening 16 11 4 Guide bar 17 11 5 Chain maintenance 17 12 TECHNICAL DATA 17 13 NOISE 18 14 STORING A CHAIN SAW 18 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING 18 16 WARRANTY 19 17 ENVIRONMENT 2...

Page 3: ...ally 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 th...

Page 4: ... SYMBOLS In this manual and or on the machine the following symbols are used 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...

Page 5: ...hen 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...

Page 6: ... 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 replacem...

Page 7: ...m G until the guide bar stops fig 3d 7 3 2 To install saw chain Always wear heavy duty gloves when handling saw chain or making saw chain adjustments Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges 1 pointing clockwise fig 4a 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...

Page 8: ... if saw chain is too loose or too tight the sprocket bar chain and crankshaft bearings will wear more rapidly Study fig 6 for information concerning correct cold tension A correct warm tension B and as a guide for when saw chain needs adjustment C 7 3 5 Chain brake mechanical test Your chain saw is equipped with a chain brake that reduces possibility of injury due to kickback The brake is activate...

Page 9: ...r followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil Shake container to ensure thorough mix Warning Lack of lubrication voids engine warranty Gasoline and oil must be mixed at 40 1 8 2 1 Fuel and lubrication symbols 8 2 2 Mixing ratio 40 parts gasoline to 1 part lubricant Gasoline liters 1 2 3 4 5 2 cycle oil ml 25 50 75 100 125 8 2 3 Recommended fuels Some conventional gasolines ...

Page 10: ... chain brake Fig 9h 9 3 Warm start Activate the chain brake Fig 9i Set the switch on off to ON I position Fig 9j Forcefully pull the starter until the motor engages Fig 9k Slightly press down on the throttle Fig 9l Release the chain brake Fig 9m 9 4 When engine is saturated with fuel Remove the air filter Remove the spark plug Position the machine in an angle of 45 with the sword upwards Pull the ...

Page 11: ...arly when it is new and it will occasionally be necessary to adjust and tighten it New chain will require adjustment after about 5 minutes of operation 9 8 Automatic oiler Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic clutch driven oiler system The oiler automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain As the engine speed increases so does the oil flow to the bar pad Do not adju...

Page 12: ...lling cut D from the other side of the tree and 1 5 2 0 inches 3 5 cm above the edge of the notch C Fig 12b Never saw completely through the trunk Always leave a hinge The hinge guides the tree If the trunk is completely cut through control over the felling direction is lost Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move This will prevent the gu...

Page 13: ...se a sawhorse When this is not possible the log should be raised and supported by the limb stumps or by using supporting logs Be sure the log being cut is securely supported 9 9 4 Bucking using a sawhorse For personal safety and ease of cutting the correct position for vertical bucking is essential fig 15 Vertical cutting Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your bo...

Page 14: ...er Air dry completely Note it is advisable to have a supply of spare filters Install air filter Install engine air filter cover Make sure latch E latch F and cover fit properly Tighten the cover retaining knob securely Warning never perform maintenance when the engine is hot to avoid any chance of burning hands or fingers 10 4 Fuel filter Fig 17 Remove the fuel tank cap Bend a piece of soft wire t...

Page 15: ...anty Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recommended after 25 hours of use or once a week which ever occurs first Always thoroughly clean guide bar sprocket tip before lubrication Tools for lubrication The lube gun optional is recommended for applying grease to the guide bar sprocket tip The lube gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the efficient application of grease to th...

Page 16: ...se the suitable sharpening tools round chain file file leading chain measuring caliber These tools can be bought in any specialized stores To gain well shaped sawdust particles use sharp chain If there appears wooden powder you must sharpen the saw chain Warning all cutting teeth must be similarly long Different length of the teeth can cause rough run of the chain or its rupture as well Minimum le...

Page 17: ...in seconds of starting the saw Your saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system 11 5 Chain maintenance Chain tension Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar but loose enough to be pulled around by hand Breaking in a new saw chain A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after as few as 5 cuts This is normal during the break i...

Page 18: ...e in tank Carefully drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to remove fuel from carburetor Allow the engine to cool approx 5 minutes Using a spark plug wrench remove the spark plug Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2 cycle oil into the combustion chamber Pull starter rope slowly several times to coat internal components Replace spark plug Fig 24 Note store the unit in a dry...

Page 19: ...ate of purchase by the first user This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding batteries chargers defective parts subject to normal wear tear such as bearings brushes cables and plugs or accessories such as drills drill bits saw blades etc damage or defects resulting from maltreatment accidents or alterations nor the cost of transportation Damage and or defects resulting from in...

Page 20: ... Instraat 9 BE2500 Lier BELGIUM declares that product Gasoline chainsaw 37 2CC 14 trade mark POWERplus model POWXQG4060 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives based on the application of European harmonized standards Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration European Directives including if ap...

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