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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 

 

CHAINSAW 

RAC4540PCS 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  

 

Read the instructions before use the tool 

 

 

 

 

BUILDER 
32, rue Aristide Bergès - ZI 31270 Cugnaux 

– France  

 
 

Summary of Contents for RAC4540PCS

Page 1: ...1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS CHAINSAW RAC4540PCS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Read the instructions before use the tool BUILDER 32 rue Aristide Bergès ZI 31270 Cugnaux France ...

Page 2: ...2 CONTENTS 1 SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS 3 2 YOUR PRODUCT 7 3 ASSEMBLY 9 4 FILLING THE FUEL TANK 11 5 OPERATION 12 6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 17 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 20 ...

Page 3: ...ol should not touch it and handle it Keep them at least 15 m from the machine during operation Use the product only under daylight or under good artificial light When using the machine always wear full protective equipment including a helmet protective mask ear protection gloves non slip footwear and protective clothing Wear appropriate clothing Do not wear loose or unbuttoned shirts Do not wear j...

Page 4: ...by an authorized service center or a similar qualified specialist When not in use store the product out of the reach of children Children should not play with plastic bags sheets and small parts Keep them out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation When transporting the tool always add the blade guard to the blade Always carry the tool by holding the handle never the blade Do not...

Page 5: ...ile the machine is on Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust components to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel inside a room Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a naked flame such as near a water heater If fuel has spilled do not attempt to start the machine but rather move it away from the spill before starting to use it Clean any spills Replace a...

Page 6: ... off and unplug the tool if there are any malfunctions Have it checked by a qualified professional and have repairs carried out if necessary before using it again There are harmful health consequences resulting from the emission of vibrations if the product is used for long periods of time or not properly managed and properly maintained There is risk of injury and property damage due to attachment...

Page 7: ...7 Wear protective gloves Wear protective foot wear 2 YOUR PRODUCT a Description ...

Page 8: ...ngine RY1E44F air cooled 2 stroke petrol engine Fuel Tank Volume 550cm Oil tank volume 260cm Idle speed of the engine 3100 300 min Engine speed with cutter running 4300 min Maximum power 1 8 kW Displacement 46cm Maximum engine power speed 8000 min Maximum engine speed 11000 min Weight empty tank without accessories 5 5 kg Cutting length 360 mm 16 Chain pitch 8 255 0 325 Gauge of chain 1 47 0 058 M...

Page 9: ...f the chain guide IMPORTANT The machine must not be started during assembly Wear protective gloves when handling the blade 1 Pull the guard toward the front handle to check that the chain brake is not engaged 2 Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover 3 Attach the bracket to the rear of the engine assembly with a screw 4 Install the guide and mount the chain on the pinion and guide in the direct...

Page 10: ...nstall the cover and screw it with the two screws 7 Adjust the chain tension by turning the tension screw until the straps touch just the bottom side of the bar Check if the chain is rotated correctly and tight ...

Page 11: ... tank The chainsaw must always be stopped and cooled Never smoke during refueling It must not have flames or sparks near the fuel Before refueling allow the chainsaw to cool completely Do not attempt to refuel when the engine is hot If fuel has been spilled immediately stop refueling and do not start the engine Clean up the spill and fill the machine in another location Never fill the fuel tank to...

Page 12: ...T USE OTHER MIXTURES AND OTHER TYPES OF OIL PETROL c Storage of fuel The fuel must be kept in a clean and safe container and always closed If you are not using the product for a long time remove the fuel mixture and add it to a container Do not leave the fuel for a long time in the product The fuel may clog the carburetor and the engine will not operate properly d Disposal of fuel When the fuel is...

Page 13: ...e done with the chain brake activated See on pages 14 and 15 to know how to achieve this 1 Starting the engine a Set the switch to position I b Pull the choke lever It will close and the throttle will be moved to the starting position Hold the chainsaw firmly against the ground Put the chainsaw Either on the left side of your body holding the handle firmly with your left hand Use your right hand t...

Page 14: ...Main settings a Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is preset at the factory To avoid malfunction it is recommended not to adjust the adjustment screws If these screws require readjustment have the machine serviced by your service center Stop the tool and tighten the needle L until it stops Do not force it Then set it to its initial number of turns as shown below The number of turns for the ne...

Page 15: ...ngine speed Continuous use when the brake is running causes the clutch to heat up and can cause problems When checking the machine before using it check the operating condition of the brake by performing the following operations Start the engine and grasp the handle firmly with both hands While pulling the throttle control lever to keep the chain in operation push the brake lever down with the bac...

Page 16: ...entially consume the contents of the oil tank between each full of fuel Do not forget to fill the oil tank when filling the machine with fuel 4 Cutting work The tool should only be used to cut trees Do not use it for other applications Do not attempt to remove the chainsaw when it is stuck during operation Stop the machine and remove the wedge blade with a wedge Stick your feet well keep a good ba...

Page 17: ...from below and then from above Then on the second part repeat this operation b Pruning of a felled tree Observe first the direction of flexion of the branch Make a first notch on the side in flexion and finish the cut on the opposite side c Pruning a tree Begin pruning by nicking the tree from below and then finish at the top ...

Page 18: ... the auto lubrication circuit if it is obstructed or not Check sprocket condition Clean the cylinder fins with a compressor b Cleaning the air filter Use a compressor to blow dust and chips To clean the filter foam open the air filter remove the foam Clean this foam with gasoline wring out and dry Replace the foam in the air filter and reassemble as described in the diagram After 10 uses replace t...

Page 19: ...s of wear If wearing is important replace it with a new one Do not install a chain on a worn or damaged sprocket Do not install a worn chain on a pinion f Spark plug Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and set the gap to 0 6mm if necessary ...

Page 20: ...rmal cut force on the tool The cut is not straight Vibration increase Fuel consumption has increased Sharpening method The chain saw must be switched off and locked before sharpening Use a round file or sharpening device see in store Place the file on the tooth and push straight Shift with the same movement After sharpening all teeth check if the teeth are sharp 2 STORAGE When storing the tool mus...

Page 21: ...t Also complies with the following European directives EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Noise emission Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V and Directive 2005 88 EC Guarantee sound power level 114 dB A Measured sound power level 109 9 dB A K 3 dB A Also complies with European standards national standards and provisions following techniques EN ISO 11681 1 2011 EN ISO 14982 2009 EC type certificate number 11SHW1478...

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