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POWXQG4070

 

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Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing) 

 

Check the completeness of the packing content 

 

Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation 
damages. 

 

Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. 
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards. 

WARNING  Packing  materials  are  no  toys!  Children  must  not  play  with 
plastic bags!  Danger of suffocation! 

1 x Gasoline chainsaw 49.3CC - 

18” 

1 x Manual 
1 x chain 
1 x bar 
1 x bar sheath 
1 x bottle for 2-cycle lubricant (empty) 
1 x sparkplug key / screwdriver 
1 x canvas bag 

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. 

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 

 

Warning! Danger of 
kickback. Beware of chain 
saw kickback and avoid 
contact with bar tip. 

 

Always use chain saw two-
handed. 

SAFETY 

 

DO NOT operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, 
bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A 
chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 

 

DO NOT operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, under the influence of drugs, alcohol 
or medication. 

 

Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head 
protection devices. 

Summary of Contents for Powerplus XQ POWXQG4070

Page 1: ...ain 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 sy...

Page 2: ...10 1 Preventive maintenance 13 10 2 Winter maintenance 13 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 ba...

Page 3: ...lly 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...

Page 4: ...LS 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...

Page 5: ...en 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 re...

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 wh...

Page 7: ...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...

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...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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 s...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ver 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 guide bar from binding in the felling cut if...

Page 13: ...l 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 body while cutting...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...de 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 whic...

Page 16: ...t 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 chai...

Page 17: ...quently 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 aft...

Page 18: ...emove 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...

Page 19: ...s 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 ina...

Page 20: ...th 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 apparat...

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