FERREX FPCS46 E1 User manual

User Manual
46CC PETROL CHAINSAW
Contents
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Dok./Rev.-Nr. 705551_20201230
AFTER SALES SUPPORT 705551
1300 855 831
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MODEL:
FPCS46 E1
1
YEAR
WARRANTY
AU
Made in China
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ALDI guarantees that our exclusive brand products are developed to our
stringent quality specifications. If you are not entirely satisfied with this
product, please return it to the nearest ALDI store within 60 days from the
date of purchase, for a full refund or replacement, or take advantage of our
after sales support by calling the supplier’s Customer Service Hotline.
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Overview ..................................................................................... 3
Package contents/part list .........................................................6
Explanation of Symbols ..............................................................9
Introduction ...............................................................................12
Layout .........................................................................................13
Scope of delivery........................................................................14
Intended use ..............................................................................15
Safety regulations......................................................................16
Set up......................................................................................... 28
Operation....................................................................................31
Operating instructions..............................................................34
Cleaning.....................................................................................40
Maintenance and servicing ......................................................40
Technical data ...........................................................................48
Storage ......................................................................................49
Transport...................................................................................50
Disposal and recycling ..............................................................50
Troubleshooting.........................................................................51
Warranty Details........................................................................ 53
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice .......................54
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Package contents/part
list
1Petrol Chainsaw
2Chain guard
3Spark plug wrench
4Allen key
5Screwdriver
6Fuel mixing bottle
7Warranty card
8Instruction manual
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Fluchtweg
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überder Keilmitte.
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Explanation of Symbols
Explanation of Symbols
The use of symbols in this manual is intended to draw your attention to possible risks.
The safety symbols and the explanations that accompany them must be perfectly un-
derstood. The warnings in themselves do not remove the risks and cannot replace
correct actions for preventing accidents.
Read, understand and follow all warnings.
WARNING! Risk of kickback. Protect yourself from
kickback from the chainsaw and avoid all contact
with the bar tip.
Do not use the device with one hand
Use the device with both hands
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a
safety helmet
Read the complete user guide before using the ap-
pliance
Wear security and anti-vibration gloves when you
use the device
Always wear non-skid safety shoes with cut protec-
tion when using this product
It is important you wear the protection clothing for
feet, legs, hands and forearms
Open flames or smoking in the vicinity of the appli-
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Fuel filler cap
Filling hole for chain oil
Choke knob
L
H
T
Adjustments for carburettor:
( L ) Low Speed
( H ) High Speed
( T ) Idle Speed
Setting the chain tension:
White arrow: Loosen chain
Black arrow: Tighten chain
Installation direction of chain
Fuel mixing ratio
Guaranteed sound power level of the appliance
Never work without chain lubrication! Always check
chain lubrication before starting work.
Comply with the Australian safety standards.
1Warranty period
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Explanation of Symbols
Service category
Do not expose the package to moisture
Contents are fragile
Always store the package upright
Dispose the packaging in an appropriated recydling
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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to buy a FERREX®product.
All products brought to you by FERREX®are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, and as part of our philosophy of customer service and
satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Note:
According to the applicable product liability law the manufacturer of this device is
not liable for damages which arise on or in connection with this device in case of:
• improper handling,
• non-compliance with the instructions for use,
• repairs by third party, non-authorised skilled workers,
• installation and replacement of non-original spare parts,
• improper use.
Recommendations:
Read the entire text of the operating instructions prior to the assembly and operation
of the device.
These operating instructions are intended to make it easier for you to get familiar
with your device and utilise its intended possibilities of use.
The operating instructions contain important notes on how to work safely, properly
and economically with your machine and how to avoid dangers, save repair costs,
reduce downtime, and increase the reliability and working life of the machine.
In addition to the safety regulations contained herein, you must in any case comply
with the applicable regulations of your country with respect to the operation of the
machine.
Keep the operating instructions in a clear plastic folder to protect them from dirt and
humidity; store them near the machine. The instructions should be read and careful-
ly understood by each operator prior to using the machine. Only persons who have
been trained in the use of the machine and are aware of the related dangers and
risks should be allowed to use the machine. The local required minimum age must
be met.
In addition to the safety notes contained in these operating instructions and any
specific regulations in your country, the generally recognised technical rules for the
operation of identically constructed machines must be observed.
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Layout (Fig. 1)
1 Chain bar
2 Saw chain
3 Chain brake lever / front hand guard
4 Front handle
5 Air filter cover
6 Starter handle
7 Safety lock
8 Fuel tank cap
9 Fan housing
10 Oil tank cap
11 Spiked bumper
12 Chain tensioning wheel
13 Chain catcher
14 Bar fastening wheel (knob & lever)
15 Rear handle / bootstrap
16 Choke (carburettor setting)
17 Fuel pump ‘primer bubble’
18 Throttle lever
19 Stop switch
20 Chain guard
21 Screwdriver (oil pump adjusting)
22 Fuel mixing bottle
23 Spark plug spanner
24 Allen key
Layout

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Scope of delivery
Petrol Chainsaw (1x)
Chain guard (1x)
Spark plug wrench (1x)
Allen key (1x)
Screwdriver (1x)
Fuel mixing bottle (1x)
Warranty card (1x)
Instruction manual (1x)
• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material.
• Check that all listed contents are present.
• Inspect the equipment and parts for any damage. Please contact the helpline if
anything is missing.
• If possible, keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.
• Read the operating instructions fully to familiarise yourself with the tool prior to
using it.
• Only use original accessories and spare parts. Spare parts are available by
contacting the helpline.
• Specify the part numbers when you contact the helpline.
m ATTENTION!
The device and packaging materials are not toys!
Children must not be allowed to play with plastic bags, film and small parts!
There is a risk of swallowing and suffocation!
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Intended use
The chainsaw is designed exclusively for sawing wood.
You may only fell trees if you have received the appropriate training.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect
usage.
DO NOT operate a chainsaw whilst working in a tree.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed
to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for
any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has been designed for personal domestic use on-
ly and has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be followed at all
times to ensure that the equipment is used properly. Any use which is not expressly
permitted in the manual may result in damage to the equipment and place the user
in serious danger. Observe the restrictions in the safety instructions.
mDANGER! Cut only wood with this chainsaw. Due to the high risk of
physical injury to the user, the equipment must not be used for purposes which
it was not intended. For example do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic,
masonry, or non-wood building materials. For safety reasons, the equipment is
not allowed to be used as a drive unit for other tools of any kind.
Non-permitted users:
Persons who are not familiar with the operating manual, children, young people
under the age of 16 as well as persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication do not operate the unit.
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Safety regulations
In this user manual, we have marked sections concerning your safety with
this sign: m
The user manual also contains other important text marked with the word
“CAUTION!”
mCAUTION!
When using machines, safety measures must be complied with in order to
prevent injury and damage. Therefore, carefully read this operating manual/
these safety notices. If you hand over the machine to others, please also pass
on this manual/these safety notices. We are not liable for accidents or dam-
age caused by
non-compliance with this manual and these safety notices.
mDANGER
If this instruction is not complied with, there is a considerable danger to life or
the risk of life-threatening injuries.
mWARNING
If this instruction is not complied with, there is a danger to life or the risk of
severe
injuries.
mCAUTION
If this instruction is not complied with, there is a slight to medium risk of inju-
ry.
mNOTICE
If this instruction is not complied with, there is a danger of damaging the mo-
tor or other objects.
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General safety notices
mCAUTION!: When working with tools that use fuel, the following basic rules
must be followed in order to minimise the risk of physical injury and/or dam-
age to the machine.
Read these notices before using the saw, and store them safely.
1. Do not use the saw when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs.
2. Be careful when handling fuel. Use the saw at a distance of at least 3m
from the fuel filling location.
3. Start cutting only when the working environment has been tidied, when
you have established secure footing and planned an escape route from
the falling tree.
4. Before starting the chainsaw, make sure it is not in contact with any ob-
jects.
5. Carry the chainsaw only when the motor has stopped running, the blade
cover is on the chain bar and the exhaust is facing away from you.
6. Do not start a chainsaw that is damaged, incorrectly set up or assembled
incompletely or loosely. Ensure that the chainsaw stops when the chain
brake is activated.
7. Turn off the motor before putting the chainsaw down.
8. When cutting small bushes and saplings, be particularly careful because
the thin branches can become caught in the saw and be ejected towards
you or unbalance you.
9. When cutting a branch under tension, be aware of potential kickback
when the tension is suddenly released.
10. Ensure that handles are dry, clean and free from oil or fuel.
11. Do not cut trees with this chainsaw unless you have the relevant training.
12. The overall maintenance of this chainsaw, apart from the points specified
in this manual and these maintenance instructions, must be carried out by
an authorised customer service.
13. For transport and storage of the chainsaw, fit the blade cover to the chain
bar.
14. Do not work with the chainsaw next to or in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases, neither indoors nor outdoors. There is a risk of explosion
and/or fire.
15. Do not fill with fuel, oil or lubricant when the chainsaw is running.
16. Only cut suitable material:
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Only cut timber. Do not use the chainsaw for work for which it is not suita-
ble. Do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or building ma-
terials which are not made of wood, for example.
17. The power tool produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as the motor
starts. Never work in closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
18. In order to locate significant damage or faults, it is necessary to inspect the
machine before use and after dropping or other impacts.
19. If liquid is spilled when filling the oil or fuel tank, the machine must be
cleaned before use.
20.National regulations may restrict the use of the appliance.
21. Petrol is highly flammable! When filling the tank, keep at a distance from
open flames and do not smoke. There is a risk of fire!
22.Fill the chain oil only when the engine is switched off and cooled down.
There is a risk of fire!
23.Only adjust guide-bar and chain with stopped engine
As a chainsaw user, you must follow several points in order to carry out
your sawing work without accidents and injuries.
1. A basic understanding of kickback can reduce or exclude the element of
surprise. Sudden rash reactions can lead to accidents.
2. When the motor is running, hold on to the saw tightly with both hands,
with the right hand on the handle at the back and the left hand on the
handle at the front. Thumbs and fingers must firmly clasp the chainsaw‘s
handles. A secure hold helps you to absorb kickback and keep the saw
under control. Do not let go.
3. Ensure that the area where you are cutting is free from obstacles. The tip
of the chain bar must not come in contact with tree trunks, branches and
similar when cutting with the saw.
4. Use a fast motor speed.
5. Do not lean too far forwards and do not cut above your shoulder height.
6. Sharpen and maintain the chainsaw in accordance with the manufactur-
er‘s instructions.
7. If the tool becomes jammed during cutting, it has to be turned off imme-
diately and freed carefully. Afterwards, the machine has to be checked for
damage (e.g. bent chain bar) and a test run has to be carried out.
8. For felling or cross-cutting, the spike bar (claw stop) must be applied to
the wood to be cut. The use of the spike bar is also recommended when
cutting through thick branches.
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9. Before every cross-cut, firmly position the spike bar and only then saw in-
to the wood with the chainsaw running. The saw is then lifted up using
the rear grip and guided using the front handle. The spike bar acts as a
pivot point. Repositioning is done using light pressure on the front han-
dle. Pull the saw back slightly to do this. Insert the spike bar deeper and
lift up again using the rear grip.
Use only admitted chain saw and chain bar combination (See chapter:
Troubleshooting)
The cutting equipment supplied is optimally matched to this chain saw.
When pairing of components do not match, the cutting attachment can be ir-
reparably damaged after only a short operating time and cause injury.
mNOTICE
The following information is mainly for the end user or the infrequent user.
This chainsaw has been designed for occasional use by home owners, gar-
den owners and campers, for general work such as clearing, cutting firewood
etc. It is not intended for longer work. During longer work, because of vibra-
tions, there is a risk of circulation problems in the user‘s hands (white-fin-
ger-syndrome).
White-finger-syndrome (Raynaud’s Disease) is a vascular disease where the
small blood vessels in fingers and toes contract seizure-like. The affected are-
as are no longer supplied with blood and therefore look very pale.
Frequent use of vibrating machines can cause nerve damage in people
whose circulation is compromised (e.g. smokers, people with diabetes).
If you notice unusual impairment, immediately stop the work and consult a
doctor. Observe the following notices in order to reduce risks:
• Keep your body, and particularly your hands, warm in cold weather.
• Take regular breaks during which you should move your hands to pro-
mote circulation.
• Ensure the lowest possible vibration of the machine by regularly main-
taining it and keeping components tight.
Personal safety
• Never use only one hand when using the saw! Otherwise there is a risk
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that operating staff, helpers or onlookers may get injured. A chainsaw has
been designed for use with both hands.
• Wear your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), consisting of:
Cut-resistant and non-slip safety shoes, cut-protection trousers, hi-vis
vest or jacket in signal colours, gloves and a helmet with visor and hear-
ing protection.
• When starting the chainsaw or cutting with it, no other people should be
close to you. Ensure onlookers and animals cannot get into the working
environment.
• When the motor is running, all body parts must point away from the
chainsaw.
Safety notices for handling flammable fuels
1. WARNING!: Petrol is easily flammable!
2. Store petrol in containers that have been designed specially for this pur-
pose.
3. Refill with petrol when you are outdoors, and do not smoke.
4. Refill with petrol before starting the motor. Never remove the fuel tank fill-
er cap or refill with petrol while the motor is running or when it is still hot.
5. When fuel has been spilled, do not start the motor but remove the ma-
chine from the area of the spilled fuel and avoid all ignition sources until
all petrol fumes have dispersed. Put the cap back securely on the fuel tank
and on the canister.
Refuelling
• Turn off the motor before refuelling.
mCAUTION! Always open the fuel filler cap carefully so the existing pressure
can be released slowly.
• High temperatures are generated on the casing during work. Before refu-
elling, allow the machine to cool down fully.
mCAUTION! If the machine has not cooled down sufficiently, the fuel could
ignite during refuelling and cause severe burns.
• Ensure that the tank is not overfilled. If you spill any fuel, it has to be
wiped away immediately and the machine must be cleaned.
• Always close the screw plug on the fuel tank properly, so loosening is pre-
vented from vibrations during operation.
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mDANGER
Never refuel the machine close to an open flame.
SPECIAL SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION MO-
TORS
mDANGER
Internal combustion motors are a particular danger during operation and re-
fuelling. Always read and follow the warnings. Non-compliance can lead to
severe and even lethal injuries.
1. Do not make any modifications to the machine.
2. mCAUTION!
Risk of poisoning! Exhaust fumes, fuel, lubricating oil vapor, sawdust and
lubricants are poisonous. Exhaust fumes must not be inhaled.
3. mCAUTION!
Risk of burns! Do not touch the exhaust system and the drive motor.
4. Do not use the machine in unventilated rooms or easily flammable envi-
ronments.
5. mRisk of explosion!
Never use the machine in rooms with easily flammable substances.
6. During transport, secure the tool against sliding and tilting.
7. Ensure that no fuel is spilled on the motor or the exhaust during refuel-
ling.
8. Repairs and setting work must be carried out by authorised specialists.
9. Do not touch mechanically moving or hot parts. Do not remove protective
covers.
10. The values specified in Technical Data under sound power level (LwA) and
sound pressure level (LpA) are emission levels and do not necessarily rep-
resent safe working levels. As there is a connection between emission and
immission levels, it cannot be used reliably to determine potentially re-
quired, additional safety measures. Factors influencing the current em-
ployee‘s immission level include characteristics of the working environ-
ment, other noise sources etc. such as the number of machines and other
nearby processes and the time frame the user is exposed to the noise.
The reliable immission level can also vary by country. However, this infor-
mation will give the machine‘s user the opportunity to carry out a better
risk assessment.
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11. Never put objects into the venting slots. This also applies when the ma-
chine is turned off. Non-compliance can cause injuries or damage to the
machine.
12. Keep the tool free from oil, dirt and other contaminants.
13. Ensure that sound absorbers and air filters function properly. These parts
act as flame protection in the event of misfire.
14. Turn off the motor:
- Whenever you leave the machine
- Before refuelling.
15. Never use the choke lever to stop the motor.
Safety functions of the chainsaw (Fig.1)
SAW CHAIN (2) WITH LOW KICKBACK
helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to spe-
cially designed depth gauges and guard links.
CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / FRONT HAND GUARD (3)
protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle while
saw is running.
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 the CHAIN
BRAKE LEVER (3).
SAFETY LOCK (7)
prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. Throttle lever (18) cannot be
squeezed unless the safety latch is depressed.
STOP SWITCH (19)
immediately stops the engine when actuated. Stop switch must be pushed to
position “I” to start or restart the engine.
CHAIN GUARD (20)
fitted when the engine is stopped, prevents the danger of cutting injury from
the chain teeth.
CHAIN CATCHER (13)
reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during
operation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain.
mNOTICE
Familiarise yourself with the saw and its components.
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Warning notices for chainsaws
• When the saw is running, keep all body parts away from the saw-
chain. Before starting the saw, ensure that nothing touches the saw-
chain. When working with a chainsaw, a moment of carelessness can
cause clothing or body parts to be caught by the saw-chain.
• Do not work with this chainsaw on a tree unless you are especial-
ly trained for this. In the event of improper use of a chainsaw on a tree,
there is a risk of injury.
• When cutting a branch under tension, expect it to spring back. When
the tension is released, the branch can hit the operator and/or take away
control of the chainsaw.
• Be particularly careful when cutting undergrowth and young trees.
Thin material can get caught in the saw-chain and be ejected in your di-
rection or make you lose your balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the saw-chain not mov-
ing and the guide bar pointing backwards. During transport and
storage of the chainsaw always attach the safety cover. Careful han-
dling of the chainsaw reduces the likelihood of accidentally touching the
running saw-chain.
• Follow the instructions for lubrication, chain tension and replace-
ment of accessories. An improperly tensioned or lubricated chain can
either break or increase the kickback risk.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily han-
dles are slippery and cause loss of control.
Causes and prevention of kickback:
− Kickback can occur when the tip of the guide bar touches an object or when
the timber bends and the saw-chain becomes caught in the cut.
− Contact with the guide bar tip can, in some cases, lead to an unexpected
backwards reaction in which the guide bar is thrown up and in the direc-
tion of the operator.
− If the saw-chain becomes caught at the top of the guide bar, the guide bar
can quickly kick back towards the operator.
− Each of these reactions can cause you to lose control over the saw and po-
tentially to get severely injured. Do not exclusively trust the safety devices
built into the chainsaw. As the user of a chainsaw, you should take different
measures to work accident and injury free.
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Kickback is the consequence of incorrect or erratic use of the machine. It can
be prevented by appropriate safety measures such as described below:
• Hold the saw with both hands, ensuring thumbs and fingers clasp
the handles of the chainsaw. Position your body and arms in such a
way that you can withstand kickback forces. If appropriate measures
are taken, the operator can control kickback forces. Never let go of the
chainsaw.
• Avoid an abnormal body posture and do not saw above shoulder
height. This prevents accidental contact with the tip of the guide bar and
it enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations.
• Always use replacement guide bars and saw-chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide bars and saw-chains can
cause breaking of the chain and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer‘s instructions concerning sharpening and
maintenance of the saw-chain. Over-reduction of depth limiters in-
creases kickback tendency.
Safety notices for maintenance / storage
Have your machine repaired by qualified specialists and only with original
spare parts. This ensures the safety of the machine. Always follow the main-
tenance and servicing hints in this manual to keep the chain saw in good
working conditions.
1. Before use, always visually check the tool for wear and tear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged components and bolts. Tighten all nuts, bolts
and machine screws to ensure that the equipment is in a safe operating
condition.
2. Regularly check the fuel system for leakage or signs of abrasion, for ex-
ample from porous fuel lines, loose or missing clamps and damage to the
tank or the tank lid. All faults must be resolved before use.
3. Before checking or adjusting the machine or the motor, remove the spark
plug or the ignition cable, respectively, to prevent accidental start-up.
Storage
• Before storage, clean and maintain the chainsaw according to the instruc-
tions in the chapters in this manual.
• Always follow the hints of the storage chapter in this manual.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside buildings where the
fumes can come into contact with open fire or sparks.
Safety regulations