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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS

Check the delivery parts

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that all parts are present.

a.  Power unit
b.  Bar cover
c.  Chain bar
d.  Saw chain
e.  Combination wrench
f.  Manual
g.  Allen key x 2
h.  Bucking spike and mounting screws
i.  Oil bottle
j.  Screwdriver

WARNING!

If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact Action Spares 1300 418 640.
Do not operate this chainsaw until the parts are replaced.
Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Recycle/dispose of packaging materials in accordance to the regulations and
requirements of your local council.

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Summary of Contents for Y4GS A18 0001

Page 1: ...WARNING Read this manual carefully before using your chainsaw and keep it in a safe place for future reference Hotline 1300 418 640 Monday Friday 9 00am to 4 30pm Saturday 9 00am to 3 00pm Email service actionspares com au PETROL CHAINSAW 1 ...

Page 2: ...l carefully prior to assembling and operating the chainsaw It is dangerous to operate this product without being familiar with these instructions Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for future reference ...

Page 3: ...ESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 INTENDED USE 4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INSTALLATION 9 ADJUSTMENT 12 OPERATION 14 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 WARRANTY 24 Y4GS A18 0001 Operating Manual ...

Page 4: ...ter handle 4 Engine ON OFF switch 5 Rear handle 6 Fuel tank 7 Front handle 8 Oil tank 9 Bucking spikes 10 Throttle lever 11 Throttle interlock 12 Choke knob 13 Saw chain 14 Chain bar 15 Nose 16 Bar retaining nuts 17 Chain brake clutch cover 18 Primer bulb DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 14 13 12 11 10 18 17 16 9 8 ...

Page 5: ...nual g Allen key x 2 h Bucking spike and mounting screws i Oil bottle j Screwdriver WARNING If any parts are missing or damaged please contact Action Spares 1300 418 640 Do not operate this chainsaw until the parts are replaced Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury Recycle dispose of packaging materials in accordance to the regulations and requirements of your local council B a ...

Page 6: ... Dry Weight no bar chain 5 3 kg Vibration Front handle 8 5 m s2 k 1 5 Vibration Rear handle 9 3 m s2 Spark plug gap 0 6 0 7 mm INTENDED USE The chainsaw is designed exclusively for sawing wood trees and logs Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse The user operator not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result NOTE This chainsaw is designed fo...

Page 7: ...icates a precaution warning or danger Ignoring these warnings can lead to an accident for yourself or for others To limit the risk of injury fire or electrocution always follow the recommendations indicated READ the user manual before using the machine ALWAYS wear safety goggles to guard your eyes from flying materials objects and a sound proof helmet ear plugs or the like to protect your hearing ...

Page 8: ...well maintained A dull chain will increase cutting time and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands A saw with loose components or with damaged or worn anti vibration buffers will also tend to have higher vibration level 4 All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome T...

Page 9: ...before setting the chainsaw down 17 Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance 18 When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibres are released 19 Never cut in high wind bad weather when visibilit...

Page 10: ...vely on the safety devices built into your saw As a chainsaw user you should take several steps to keep cutting jobs free from accident or injury 1 With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise Sudden surprise contributes to accidents 2 Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle wh...

Page 11: ...ked Loosen and remove the bar retaining nuts by using with combination wrench then remove the clutch cover Place the bucking spike with the points facing up into position then locate the holes with the screws and tighten firmly Slip the end of the chain bar under the edge of the clutch and then slot over the studs NOTE the position of the saw chain tension adjuster hole A in the chain bar This hol...

Page 12: ...mage the drive spline and oil pump This will void your warranty if the engine is started BEFORE USING A NEW SAW CHAIN OR CHAIN BAR FOR THE FIRST TIME LIBERALLY LUBRICATE THE SAW CHAIN AND CHAIN BAR BY HAND WITH AN OIL CAN Align the saw chain tensioning pin located on the inside of the clutch cover saw chain tension adjuster hole A in the chain bar Fit the chain brake clutch cover and bar fastening...

Page 13: ... the chain is gently pulled down with the fingers at the centre of the bar the gap between the chain and the bar is 6 to 8mm CHECK At this point double check to see if the chain is sitting correctly on the sprocket and chain bar Do not proceed until they are sitting correctly Firmly tighten the bar fastening nuts INSTALLATION saw chain tension screw 6 8mm ...

Page 14: ...oled engines and must be mixed at a 40 1 ratio with the fuel Bynorm 2 Stroke engine oil is recommended Mixing the fuel at a greater ratio than 40 1 provides insufficient lubrication and will cause engine damage and voids your warranty FUELLING WARNING Always shut off engine before fuelling Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at least 3 metres from refuelling site before s...

Page 15: ...ive wear of the bar from overheating Too little oil is evidenced by smoke bar discolouration or pitch build up BEFORE USING A NEW SAW CHAIN OR CHAIN BAR FOR THE FIRST TIME LIBERALLY LUBRICATE THE SAW CHAIN AND CHAIN BAR BY HAND WITH AN OIL CAN CHAIN BAR OIL Only use a good quality chain bar oil Do not use waste or reclaimed oil This results in damage to the oil pump saw chain and chain bar Bynorm ...

Page 16: ...nce is felt or lever does not move into either position do not use your saw Take it immediately to a Service Centre for repair Fill the fuel tank with 40 1 fuel oil mix Fill the oil tank with chain bar oil NOTE Whenever you refill the fuel tank with fuel you must also top up the level of chain bar oil in the oil tank STARTING THE ENGINE Push the engine on off switch up to the ON position Press the...

Page 17: ...the starter handle again several times until the engine starts When the engine starts let it idle for a couple of seconds to warm up Apply part throttle and maintain the unit at a low to medium speed for a further 10 second Disengage the chain brake by pulling the chain brake lever backward At this point you can then bring the motor to cutting speed STOPPING THE ENGINE To STOP the motor push the e...

Page 18: ...does the oil flow to the bar The oil tank should be checked and topped up each time the fuel tank is refilled Check the operation of the oil pump by running the saw at a medium speed There should be visible spatters of oil coming from the tip of the saw about 30 seconds after starting the saw If the saw chain does not get sufficient oil supply use the flat blade screwdriver to adjust the oil suppl...

Page 19: ...g is cutting a log into lengths for easier han dling To saw a log lying on the ground first saw half way then roll the log over and cut from the opposite side To saw the end of a log supported off the ground first saw up from the bottom one third through the log then finish by sawing down from the top To saw a log in the middle of two supports holding it off the ground first saw down from the top ...

Page 20: ...om the top FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree Small trees up to 6 7 inches 15 18cm in diame ter are usually cut in a single cut Larger trees require notch cuts Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall WARNING Do NOT fell trees unless you have received the appropriate training WARNING A retreat path A should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started T...

Page 21: ...t is greater than the bar length make 2 cuts as shown WARNING Before making the final cut always recheck the area for bystanders animals or obstacles WARNING 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 un...

Page 22: ...f chain brake functions properly turn the engine off and return the chain brake to the DISENGAGED position WARNING If chain does not stop turn engine off and take your unit to the nearest authorised service centre for service Do not operate saw without the air filter Dust and dirt will be drawn into the engine and damage it The air filter must be cleaned after 20 hours of service Cleaning the air ...

Page 23: ...ect angle and depth For the inexperienced chainsaw user we recommend that the saw chain be professionally sharpened by a service centre NOTE A sharp chain produces well defined chips When your chain starts to produce sawdust it is time to resharpen it CHAIN SHARPENING DETAILS NOTE After the blades have been sharpened 3 4 times check the height of the depth limiter and if necessary lower it with a ...

Page 24: ...indicated Maintenance check list Item Action Each use Hours of operation 10 20 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect and tighten x Air filter Clean x Spark Plug Clean Adjust Replace x Chain brake Test x Chain bar Turn over x Replace spark plug STORAGE Never put a chainsaw into storage for longer than 30 days without carrying out the following steps Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pressure in ta...

Page 25: ...ntre Poor cutting effi ciency Lack of chain oil Replace or re sharpen saw Lack of chain oil Refill oil tank Saw chain too tight Re adjust the tension Insufficent chain bar lubrication Oil Tank is empty Refill the oil tank Oil hole in the chain bar is blocked Clean the chain bar Engine runs rough Impropper fuel or fuel ratio Replace fuel with correct type Fouled spark plug Clean replace spark plug ...

Page 26: ...or industrial or commercial purposes Should service become necessary during the warranty period the purchaser should contact Action Spares on 1300 418 640 In order to obtain warranty service the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the date of purchase The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase notwithstanding any subsequent repair...

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