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GAS-POWERED CHAIN SAW

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure
to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in
serious personal injury. Allow only persons who have read and understand
this manual to operate the chain saw.

Item # 190555

M190555C

Summary of Contents for 190555

Page 1: ...nd understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Allow only persons who have read and underst...

Page 2: ...sing from modification We strongly recommend this machine is not modified and or used for any application other than that for which it was designed If you have any questions relative to a particular a...

Page 3: ...one using your saw reads and understands the information contained in this manual WARNING Because a chain saw is a high speed woodcutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed as with...

Page 4: ...ain or lightning storm or at times of strong or gale force winds or at other times when weather conditions make it unsafe to use the chain saw PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and u...

Page 5: ...ench unless adequate ventilation through such items as exhaust fans or hoses is provided Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss o...

Page 6: ...andle to the point of the arrow you can set the starting mode as follows First position starting mode when engine is warm Second position starting mode when engine is cold Location Upper right of the...

Page 7: ...of teeth 6 m s 21 Maximum chain speed ft s 68 898 Engine Type Air cooled 2 cycle single cylinder Carburetor Walbro Spark Plug Type Gap NHSP LD LDRTF L8 0 0236 0 0265 Magneto CDI Starter Recoil starte...

Page 8: ...chain saw with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order DO NOT modify or defeat safety devices DO NOT operate chain saw if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative K...

Page 9: ...over 3 Remove and discard the plastic spacer bar that is positioned over the tensioner area 4 Gear the chain to the sprocket and while fitting the saw chain around the guide bar mount the guide bar to...

Page 10: ...nleaded gasoline with quality oil specifically for air cooled 2 cycle engines The recommended mixture ratio is 50 1 which you can achieve by mixing 2 56 oz of 2 cycle oil with one gallon of gasoline N...

Page 11: ...l the starter rope vigorously 6 When the engine has ignited push in the choke knob to the first stage position 7 Allow engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly 8 To stop the engine tu...

Page 12: ...d by inertial force which acts on the weight fitted inside the front guard This brake can be operated manually by pushing the front guard towards the guide bar To release the brake pull front guard ba...

Page 13: ...it is set at the time of shipment However when the possibility exists that icing may occur The unit should be set to operate in anti freeze mode before use SWITCHING OPERATING MODES 1 Turn off engine...

Page 14: ...foothold and retreat path 3 Make a notch cut one third of the way into the tree on the felling side 4 Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and at a level slightly higher than the bot...

Page 15: ...ke the initial cut from the bent side and finish by sawing from the opposite side Be alert of the springing back of a limb Start cutting up from the bottom and finish down from the top Do not use an u...

Page 16: ...Use only soap and a damp cloth to clean your tools Many household cleaners are harmful to plastics and insulation Never allow liquids inside the chain saw MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE Air Filter Dust on...

Page 17: ...nd wash with gasoline or replace if needed NOTE When assembling the filter do not allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction pipe Oil Tank With a wire hook pull the oil filter through the filler p...

Page 18: ...ESHOOTING GUIDE 1 Starting Failure 2 Lack of Power Poor Acceleration Rough Idling 3 Chain oil does not come out Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call Powerhorse Product Support at 1 866...

Page 19: ...19 CHAINSAW EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 20: ...1 25 GB T6177 1 Nut M8 2 73 YD38 3 03 03 1 Oil cover 1 26 YD38 3 05 00 2 02 Air filter cover Green 1 74 GB T119 2 Pin 5X24 1 27 YD38 3 05 01 00 Air filter lock nut 1 75 YD38 3 01 11 04 00 Extinction s...

Page 21: ...21 ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 22: ...13 00 00 Clutch assembly 1 16 YD38 3 01 03 00 4 Piston pin circlip 2 48 YD38 3 01 13 01 1 Retainer 1 17 YD38 3 01 03 04 00 Piston 1 49 YD38 3 01 13 01 3 Clutch extension spring 1 18 YD38 3 01 03 00 5...

Page 23: ...sign of any Northern Tool Equipment Co product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fi...

Page 24: ...ks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your ex...

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