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WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Chainsaw

VICTA Chainsaw 

Assembly and

Owner’s  Manual

MODELS

VCS1845

Not for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for VCE1437

Page 1: ...WARNING Read this manual before operating your VICTA Chainsaw VICTA Chainsaw Assembly and Owner s Manual MODELS VCS1845 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...carrying out any maintenance work Wear safety goggles a helmet and ear protection Caution kick back may occur Wear sturdy nonslip footwear Aways use two hands when operating the chainsaw Wear safety...

Page 3: ...ting 16 Fuel Oil 16 Chain Lubrication 17 Quick Start Guide 18 Starting Techniques 19 Stopping Instructions 20 Cutting Techniques 20 Maintenance Care Air Filter 22 Spark plug 22 Sharpening Chain 23 Bar...

Page 4: ...13 Ignition Switch 14 Choke Lever 15 Air Filter Cover 16 3 16 File Guide Set 17 3 4 Multi tool 18 Carburettor Adjustment Tool 19 Oil Fuel Mixing Container 20 Instruction Manual 21 18 Bar Cover with B...

Page 5: ...5 Chainsaw Parts Description VCS1845 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 21 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 15 FEATURES DEFINITIONS 22 23 24 25 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 6: ...ation t 5IF BOUJ WJCSBUJPO TZTUFN JT EFTJHOFE UP BCTPSC WJCSBUJPO DSFBUFE CZ UIF FOHJOF DIBJO operation It is made up of several springs rubber mounts Excessive vibration can cause nerve circulation d...

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Page 9: ...T t FFQ ZPVS CPEZ BXBZ GSPN UIF DVUUJOH IFBE BOE NVGGMFS XIFO UIF VOJU JT SVOOJOH t P OPU TUSJLF PCKFDUT UIBU NBZ DBVTF IBSN PS EBNBHF UP UIF VOJU Maintenance Safety t 4UPQ UIF FOHJOF BOE EJTDPOOFDU U...

Page 10: ...t 5IFSF BSF GPVS CBTJD TUFQT UP SJTL BTTFTTNFOU Step 1 Identify hazards Step 2 Assess Risk Step 3 Control Risk Step 4 Check Risk Controls Develop a Professional Attitude It is essential the chainsaw...

Page 11: ...asks always wear protective gloves Bystanders must be at least 20 metres away during operation of the unit Switch the unit off immediately if approached Be careful when turning or swinging the unit Lo...

Page 12: ...ve links into guide bar rails over the bar nose Once the chain is correctly engaged pull the bar forward ensuring all drive links engage into the bar guide rails 6 Adjust the tensioning screw to align...

Page 13: ...unit 5 Fit chain to bar sprocket 6 Adjust Tension rod rod bar hole to align 7 Fit cover press firmly 8 Screw on nuts clockwise 9 Adjust tension clockwise 10 Tighten nuts clockwise 11 Perform double ch...

Page 14: ...on Use Page 15 inconjunction with steps shown above Setting Chain Tension Fitting the Bar Cover Start at a slight angle from the front of the bar and chain Slowly slide the bar cover over the front of...

Page 15: ...has very sharp edge s Use cut resistant gloves when ever handling the chain and bar Always disconnect the spark plug before any maintenance is performed on the chainsaw A new chain will need to be ten...

Page 16: ...gine oil Mix the fuel mixture as indicated on the fuel mixing table on page 17 t Start the machine at least 3 metres away from the refuelling site to avoid the possible risk of fire t Do not smoke whi...

Page 17: ...tact any surface as kick back may occur Fuel mixture table Petrol unleaded 2 stroke oil 5 litre 200 ml Non Victa Formula V 2 Stroke Oil Mixing procedure 25 parts petrol to 1 part oil 5 litre 100 ml On...

Page 18: ...18 OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Quick Start Guide Review the instructions provided for any safety precautions that should be observed when operating the chainsaw N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 19: ...e guide bar pointing to the left 2 Remove bar cover 3 Apply chain brake 4 Ensure iginition switch is set to ON 5 Kneel on the left knee place the right foot through the rear handle as much as possible...

Page 20: ...g Contact with the tip of the bar should be avoided this will lessen the chance of kick back The chainsaw will perform best when not placed under undue pressure with the engine operating at maximum po...

Page 21: ...r 1 First cut is a shallow cut to create clearance for the second third cuts to follow 2 Second cut is approximately twice the depth of the first cut or until or just before the clearance is reduced b...

Page 22: ...ew spark plug screwing clockwise torque to 12 15 Nm Cleaning the Air Filter 1 Remove air filter cover to locate the air filter Remove air filter from unit 2 To clean the air filter slightly tap the ed...

Page 23: ...d and there is no chance of the unit starting remove the shark plug before performing any maintanence on the chainsaw It is important that the correct file size and file guide is used to sharpen the c...

Page 24: ...ar on the return stroke as the file will only cut on the forward stroke 4 Continue filing all cutters on the same side to match the first cutter lengths and angles Once the first side is complete repe...

Page 25: ...r in a vice 3 Clean the guide rail groove of the bar ensure you do not damage the guide rails in the process 4 Clean the oil inlet port and the grease hole 5 Remove all burrs from the guide rails work...

Page 26: ...cated to reduce friction Keep guide bar rails well maintained Ensure a good oil flow over bar and chain Never fit a new chain to an old sprocket when ever a new chain is fitted a new sprocket should a...

Page 27: ...in away from bar 3 4mm using 1Kg of force half way along bar Drive link should not lift out of bar guide rails Drive link should be approximately 1 2 exposed from bar guide rail to establish correct t...

Page 28: ...ttor 1 Stop the chainsaw and allow the unit to cool 2 Screw both the H needle 1 and the L needle 2 anti clockwise until they stop never force the needles they should move freely but firm 3 Set each ne...

Page 29: ...ar guide rails should be cleaned and unit checked after cleaning to ensure the adjustment is still needed Victa recommends only a trained service technician should attempt to adjust the lubrication fl...

Page 30: ...ese areas well using a brush and degreaser allow the unit to dry before re assembly Spray the chain and bar with a corrosion inhibiting oil Clean the airfilter as described on page 22 Once the unit is...

Page 31: ...hain and sprocket replace accordingly Tighten accordingly fuel oil mixture not enough oil in the 2 stroke mixture Tune motor and or use correct fuel mixture Adjust tension accordingly Chain on back to...

Page 32: ...correctly Clutch drum bearing worn Replace clutch drum Clutch springs broken Replace clutch Clutch pads broken or worn Replace clutch Depth gauge on chain is too high Re sharpen to correct depth Badl...

Page 33: ...t Chain Speed max Bar Length Bar Length Range Chain Pitch Idle Speed Max Cutting Speed Drive Sprocket Victa Chainsaw VCS1845 One cylinder air cooled 2 stroke Victa 45cc 1 66kW 8516rpm Horizontal Diaph...

Page 34: ...losest VICTA Authorised Service Centre call the following Ring 1800 356 632 Australia or 09 9447 0827 within New Zealand www victa com au VICTA provides a range of safety equipment and spare parts tha...

Page 35: ...e without charge for labour or materials subject to conditions Repairs or adjustments required by normal use or by failure to follow the manufacturer s instructions are chargeable to the owner VICTA S...

Page 36: ...consequential or otherwise and whether or not arising from a negligent act or omission of VICTA incurred or suffered by reason for the goods their use their design or any failure to deliver or delay i...

Page 37: ...Victa Ltd All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission All information herein is subject to change without notice A PB CN Revision 01 06...

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