Gardenline BG-PC 5045 User manual
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Petrol Chainsaw
User Guide
After Sales Support
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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a
period of 12 months from date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty
period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our
discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. There will be
no returns accepted with products containing fuel. The benets conferred by this
warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the
consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and similar state and territory laws.
Petrol Chainsaw
After Sales Support
Telephone: 1300 922 271
Email: [email protected]
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Contents
10 Safety Instructions
12 Layout
12 Proper Use
13 Technical Data
13 Before starting the equipment
15 Operation
16 Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts
19 Disposal and recycling
20 Troubleshooting
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Important!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating manual with due
care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, give them these
operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions
and the safety information.
General Safety Instructions 1
Please refer to the booklet included in delivery for
the safety instructions.
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
1.1 Explanation of the symbols and warning
signs on the machine (Fig. 1)
1. Read the user manual before using the machine
2. On all jobs performed with the saw you must
always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes
from ying materials/objects and a sound-proof
helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect your
hearing. Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk
of objects falling on you from above.
3. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
4. Wear safety shoes to protect your feet.
5. Warning! Danger!
6. Make sure that the chain brake is released. Pull
back the handle/chain brake before operating.
7. Noise emission complies with Directive
2000/14/EC!
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms for handling
on the machine (Fig. 2)
A safety sign is tted to the chainsaw’s fan lter
cover. This label, along with the safety instructions
on these pages, should be carefully read before
attempting to operate this unit.
Important: RED Warns about a dangerous
method of working that must not be used.
GREEN RECOMMENDED
Recommended operation for safe sawing.
IMPORTANT:
1. Beware of recoil.
2. Do not hold the saw in one hand.
3. Avoid contact with the tip of the rail (chain
return point).
RECOMMENDED
4. Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle.
1.3 Kickback safety precautions
Warning: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss
of control of the chainsaw and result in serious or
fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone
standing close by. Always be alert. Rotational
kickback and pinch-kickback are major chainsaw
operational dangers and the leading cause of most
accidents.
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the
guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the
operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of
the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious personal
injury.
Beware of the following:
Rotary recoil (Fig. 3A)
A = Recoil distance
B = Recoil reaction zone
Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions
(Fig. 3B)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
To prevent pulling reactions, place the wood you
wish to cut against the claw stop. Use the claw stop
as a pivot point during cutting.
1.4 Safety Instructions
Warning: When using petrol tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal
injury and/or damage to the unit.
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Read all these instructions before operating this
product and save these instructions.
1. DO NOT operate a chainsaw with one hand!
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders, or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed operation.
A chainsaw is intended for two-handed use.
2. Do NOT use the saw if you are tired, ill or under
the inuence of alcohol and/or drugs.
3. Use safety footwear, snug-tting clothing,
protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head
protection devices.
4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the
chainsaw at least 10 feet (3m) from the fueling
point before starting the engine.
5. DO NOT allow other persons to be near when
starting or cutting with the chainsaw. Keep
bystanders and animals out of the work area.
6. DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path from the falling tree.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the engine is running.
8. Before you start the engine, make sure that the
saw chain is not contacting anything.
9. Carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped,
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and
the mufer away from your body.
10. NEVER use a chainsaw which is damaged,
incorrectly set or incompletely and loosely
assembled. Make sure that the chainsaw stops
when the chain brake is applied.
11. Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw
down.
12. 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.
13. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for springback so that you will not be
struck when the tension in the wood bers is
released.
14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or
fuel mixture.
15. Operate the chainsaw only in well-ventilated
areas.
16. DO NOT operate a chainsaw in a tree unless
you have been specically trained to do so.
17. All chainsaw service, other than the items listed
in the user manual safety and maintenance
instructions, should be performed by
competent chainsaw service personnel.
18. When transporting your chainsaw, use the
appropriate guide bar scabbard.
19. DO NOT operate your chainsaw near or around
ammable liquids or gases whether in or out of
doors. An explosion and/or re may result.
20. Do not tank fuel, oil or lubrication when the
engine of chainsaw is running.
21. USE THE RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood only. Do not
use the chainsaw for purposes for which it
was not intended. For example, do not use
the chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry, or
nonbuilding materials.
22. The engine will create toxic exhaust fumes
as soon as the engine is started. Never work
in enclosed rooms or in rooms with poor
ventilation.
Note: The following appendix is primarily for the end
user or occasional user. The chainsaw is designed for
occasional use by home owners, garden owners and
campers and is for general work such as
stumpgrubbing, cutting rewood, etc. It is not
designed for lengthy use. If it is used for a lengthy
period, the vibrations it causes in the hands of the
user may result in circulation problems (white nger
syndrome).
The hand-arm vibration syndrome (vibration white
nger) is a vascular disease that involves seizure-like
spasms of the ngers and toes. The affected areas
are no longer sufciently supplied with blood and
therefore appear extremely pale. The frequent use of
vibrating equipment may trigger nerve damage in
people with an impaired circulation (for example
smokers, diabetics).
Should you observe any unusual impairments,
interrupt your work immediately and consult a
doctor. Follow these instructions in order to reduce
the dangers:
• Keep your body and in particular your hands
warm when working in the cold
• Take regular breaks and move your hands
to stimulate the blood circulation during the
breaks.
• Ensure that the equipment makes the least
possible vibration through regular maintenance
and solid parts on the equipment.
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the
guide bar touches an object, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. If the
bar tip contacts, it may cause a lightning-fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards
the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of
the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back
towards the operator. Either of these reactions may
cause you to lose control of the saw, which could
result in serious personal injury. Do not rely
exclusively upon the safety devices built into your
saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several
steps to keep your 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 rm grip on the saw with both
hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and
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the left hand on the front handle, when the
engine is running. Use a rm grip with thumbs
and ngers encircling the chainsaw handles.
A rm grip will help you reduce kickback and
maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.
3. Make sure that the area in which you are
cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the
nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or
any other obstruction which could be hit while
you are operating the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.
5. Do not over reach or cut above shoulder height.
6. Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
7. Only use replacement bars and chains specied
by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
Layout (Fig. 4) 2
1. Chain bar
2. Saw chain
3. Chain tensioning screw
4. Stop claw
5. Chain brake lever / front hand guard
6. Front handle
7. Starter handle
8. Spark plug (under the air lter cover)
9. Air lter cover
10. Stop switch
11. Safety trigger
12. Oil tank cap
13. Fan housing
14. Fuel tank cap
15. Rear handle / bootstrap
16. Choke / (carburetor setting)
17. Bar fastening nut
18. Throttle trigger
19. Chain catch
Safety features (Fig.4)
2 LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps signicantly
reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback,
due to specially designed depth gauges and
guard links.
5 CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD protects
the operator’s left hand in the event it slips
off the front handle while saw is running.
5 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.
10 STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine
when tripped. Stop switch must be pushed to
ON position to start or restart engine.
11 SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental
acceleration of the engine. Throttle trigger (18)
cannot be squeezed unless the safety latch is
depressed.
20 CHAIN CATCHER 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.
Note: Study your saw and be familiar with its parts.
Proper Use 3
The chain 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.
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 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.
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Technical Data 4
Engine displacement 50.1 cc
Maximum engine capacity 2.2 kW
Bar length 44 cm
Blade length 45 cm (18”)
Chain pitch (0.325”), 8.255 mm
Chain thickness (0.058”), 1.47 mm
Idling speed 3200 rpm
Maximum speed with cut-
ting equipment
11000 rpm
Tank capacity 550 ml
Oil tank capacity 260 ml
Anti-vibration function Yes
Chain wheel teeth 7 x 8.255 mm
Chain brake Yes
Clutch Yes
Automatic chain lubrication Yes
Low-kickback chain Yes
Net weight without chain
and chain bar
5.4 kg
Net weight (dry) 6.7 kg
Fuel consumption (specic) 560 g / kWh
LpA sound pressure level 101 dB(A)
KpA uncertainty 2.5 dB(A)
LWA sound power level 114 dB(A)
KWA uncertainty 2.5 dB(A)
Vibration ahv (front handle) max. 6.6 m/s2
Khv uncertainty 1.5 m/s2
Vibration ahv (rear handle) max. 6.91 m/s2
Khv uncertainty 1.5 m/s2
Chain type Oregon 21BPX072X
Bar type Oregon 188PXBK095
Spark Plug L8RTF
Before starting the equipment 5
Important: Do not start the engine until the saw
is fully assembled.
Important: Wear protective gloves at all times
when handling the chain.
5.1 Fit the chain bar
To ensure that the bar and the chain are supplied
with oil, USE ONLY THE ORIGINAL BAR. The oiling
hole (Fig. 5/Item A) must be kept clear of dirt and any
build-up of residue.
1. Make sure the Chain brake lever is pulled back
into the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 6A)
2. Remove the two bar fastening nuts (B). Remove
the cover (Fig. 6B).
3. Using a screwdriver, run the adjustment screw
(D) COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the TANG (E)
(projecting prong) is to the end of its travel
toward the clutch drum and sprocket (Fig.
6B/6C).
4. Fit the open end of the chain bar over the die
bar pins (F) (Fig. 6C/6D).
5.2 To install saw chain
1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges
(A) pointing CLOCKWISE around loop (Fig. 7A).
2. Slip the chain around the sprocket (B) behind
the clutch (C). Make sure the links t between
the sprocket teeth (Fig. 7B).
3. Guide the drive links into the groove (D) and
around the end of the bar (Fig. 7B). NOTE: The
saw chain may droop slightly on the lower part
of bar. This is normal.
4. Pull the chain bar forward until the chain is
closely seated. Make sure that all the drive links
are in the groove of the bar.
5. Fit the clutch cover and fasten it with 2 screws.
Make sure that the pivot (Fig. 6C/Item E) ts
into the chain bar (Fig. 6D/Item G). The chain
must not slip off the bar when you do this.
Tighten the two nuts by hand and then follow
the instructions for adjusting the tension in
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION.
5.3 Saw chain tension adjustment
Proper tension of saw chain is extremely important
and must be checked before starting, as well as
during any cutting operation.
Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the
saw chain will result in improved cutting performance
and prolonged chain life.
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Warning: Always wear heavy duty gloves when
handling saw chain or making saw chain adjustments.
1. Hold nose of guide bar up and turn adjustment
screw (D) CLOCKWISE to increase chain tension.
Turning screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE will
decrease amount of tension on chain. Ensure
the chain ts snugly all the way around the
guide bar (Fig. 8).
2. After making adjustment, and while still holding
nose of bar in the uppermost position, tighten
the bar retaining nuts securely. Chain has proper
tension when it has a snug t all around and
can be pulled around by gloved hand.
NOTE: If chain is difcult to rotate on guide bar or if it
binds, too much tension has been applied. This
requires minor adjustment as follows:
A. Loosen the bar retaining nut so they are
ngertight. Decrease tension by turning the bar
adjustment screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE
slowly. Move chain back and forth on bar.
Continue to adjust until chain rotates freely,
but ts snugly. Increase tension by turning bar
adjustment screw CLOCKWISE.
B. When saw chain has proper tension, hold nose
of bar in the uppermost position and tighten
the bar retaining nut securely.
Caution: A new saw chain stretches, requiring
adjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal with
a new chain, and the interval between future
adjustments will lengthen quickly.
Caution: If the saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO
TAUT, the drive wheel, chain bar, chain and crank
shaft bearing will suffer premature wear. Fig. 9 shows
the correct tension A (when cold) and tension B
(when warm). Fig. C shows a chain that is too loose.
5.4 Chain break mechanical test
Your chainsaw is equipped with a Chain brake that
reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The
brake is activated if pressure is applied against brake
lever when, as in the event of kickback, operator’s
hand strikes the lever. When the brake is actuated,
chain movement stops abruptly
Warning: The purpose of the chain brake is to
reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback;
however, it cannot provide the intended measure of
protection if the saw is operated carelessly. Always
test the chain brake before using your saw and
periodically while on the job.
To test chain brake
1. The Chain brake is DISENGAGED (chain can
move) when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND
LOCKED (Fig. 10A).
2. The chain brake is ENGAGED (the chain is
locked) when the brake lever is pulled forward
and the mechanism (Fig. 10B/Item A) can be
seen. It should not be possible to move the
chain (Fig. 10B).
NOTE: The brake lever should snap into both
positions. If strong resistance is felt, or lever does not
move into either position, do not use your saw. Take
it immediately to a professional Service Center for
repair.
5.5 Fuel and lubrication
Fuel
Use regular grade unleaded petrol mixed with
35:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results.
Mixing fuel
Mix fuel with 2 cycle oil in an approved container.
Shake container to ensure thorough mix.
Warning: Never use straight petrol in your
unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and
void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product.
Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for
over 90 days.
Warning: If 2-cycle lubricant is to be used, it
must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled
engines mixed at a 35:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle
oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of
100:1. If insufcient lubrication is the cause of engine
damage, it voids the manufacturer’s engine warranty
for that occurrence.
Petrol and Oil Mix 35:1 Oil Only
Recommended fuels
Some conventional petrols are being blended with
oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to
meet clean air standards. Your engine is designed to
operate satisfactorily on any petrol intended for
automotive use including oxygenated petrols. It is
recommended to use unleaded petrol as fuel.
Lubrication of chain and chain bar
Whenever you rell the fuel tank with petrol you
must also top up the level of chain oil in the chain oil
tank. It is recommended to use standard chain oil.
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Engine pre-start checks
Warning: Never start or operate the saw unless
the bar and chain are properly installed.
1. Fill the fuel tank (A) with correct fuel mixture
(Fig. 11).
2. Fill the oil tank (B) with chain oil (Fig. 11).
3. Be certain the chain brake is disengaged (C)
before starting unit (Fig. 11).
Once you have lled the chain and oil tank,
tighten the tank cover securely by hand. Do not
use any tools to do so.
Operation 6
6.1 Starting the engine
1. Set the On/Off switch (A) to “On (I)” to start the
machine (Fig. 12A).
2. Pull out the choke (B) (Fig. 12B) until it locks.
3. Push the primer bulb (C) 10 times (Fig. 12C).
4. Place saw on a rm, at surface. Hold saw
rmly as shown. Pull starter rapidly 2 times.
Beware of moving chain! (Fig.12D)
5. Push in the choke (B) as far as it will go (Fig.
12B).
6. Hold saw rmly and pull starter rapidly 4 times.
Engine should start (Fig. 12D).
7. Let the engine run for 10 seconds to warm up.
8. Press the throttle trigger (D) briey, the engine
will go to “idling” speed (Fig. 12E).
If engine failed to start, repeat these instructions.
Important: Always pull the starter cable slowly
until you feel the initial resistance before you then
pull it quickly to start the engine. Do not allow the
starter cable to whip back of its own accord.
6.2 Restarting a warm engine
1. Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
2. Pull the starter rope rapidly 6 times. The engine
should start.
6.3 To stop engine
1. Release trigger and allow engine to return to
idle speed.
2. Move STOP switch down to stop engine.
Note: To stop the engine in an emergency, activate
the chain brake and switch the ON/OFF switch to
“Stop (0)”
6.4 General cutting instructions
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have necessary
council approvals and training before felling trees!
Felling
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees
up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut
in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch
cuts determine the direction the tree will fall.
Warning: A retreat path (A) should be planned
and cleared as necessary before cuts are started.
The retreat path should extend back and diagonally
to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated
in Fig. 14.
Warning: If felling a tree on sloping ground, the
chainsaw operator should keep on the uphill side of
the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide
downhill after it is felled.
NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the
notching cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the
location of larger branches and natural lean of the
tree to determine the way the tree will fall (Fig. 14).
Warning: Do not cut down a tree during high or
changing winds or if there is a danger to property.
Consult a tree professional. Do not cut down a tree if
there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the
utility company before making any cuts.
General guidelines for felling trees (Fig. 15)
Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations,
notching (C) and making the felling cut (D).
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of
the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you
don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk.
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a
hinge (F) of sufcient width and strength. The notch
should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree
for as long as possible.
Warning: Never walk in front of a tree that has
been notched. Make the felling cut (D) from the other
side of the tree and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above
the edge of the notch (C).
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 unstable and starts to move. This
will prevent the guidebar from binding in the felling
cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make
sure no bystanders have entered the range of the
falling tree before you push it over.
Warning: Before making the nal cut, always
recheck the area for bystanders, animals or
obstacles.
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Felling cut
1. Use wooden or plastic wedges (A) to prevent
binding the bar or chain (B) in the cut. Wedges
also control felling (Fig. 16).
2. When diameter of wood being cut is greater
than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig.
17).
Warning: As the felling cut gets close to the
hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins
to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put
chainsaw down, and leave area along retreat path
(Fig. 14).
Limbing
Limbing a tree is the process of removing the
branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove
supporting limbs (A) until after the log is bucked (cut)
into lengths (Fig. 18). Branches under tension should
be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the
chainsaw.
Warning: Never cut tree limbs while standing on
tree trunk.
Bucking
Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure
you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log
when cutting on sloping ground. If possible, the log
should be supported so that the end to be cut off is
not resting on the ground. If the log is supported at
both ends and you must cut in the middle, make a
downward cut halfway through the log and then
make the undercut. This will prevent the log from
pinching the bar and chain. Be careful that the chain
does not cut into the ground when bucking as this
causes rapid dulling of the chain. When bucking on a
slope, always stand on the uphill side.
1. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top
(overbuck), being careful to avoid cutting into
the ground (Fig. 19A).
2. Log supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom
(underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid
splintering. Second, cut from above (overbuck)
to meet rst cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 19B).
3. Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3
diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second,
underbuck to meet rst cut and avoid pinching
(Fig. 19C).
Note: The best way to hold a log while bucking is to
use a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log
should be raised and supported by the limb stumps or
by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is
securely supported.
Bucking using a sawhorse (Fig. 20)
For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct
position for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 20).
A. Hold the saw rmly with both hands and keep
the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
B. Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
C. Keep weight on both feet.
Caution: When working with the saw, always
make sure that the saw chain and chain bar are
sufciently lubricated.
Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering spare parts 7
Disconnect the spark plug boot before doing any
cleaning and maintenance work!
7.1 Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow
it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have nished using
it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic
parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water
can seep into the device.
7.2 Maintenance
Warning: All maintenance work on the chainsaw
apart from the work described in this manual may
only be carried out by authorized after-sales service
personnel.
7.2.1 Chain brake operational test
Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper
function.
Perform a chain brake test prior to initial cutting,
following extensive cutting, and denitely following
any Chain brake service.
Test chain brake as follows (Fig. 13):
1. Place saw on a clear, rm, at surface.
2. Start engine.
3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand.
4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B)
[not chain brake lever (C)] rmly.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then
immediately activate the chain brake lever (C).
Warning: Activate the chain brake slowly and
deliberately. Keep the chain from touching anything;
don’t let the saw tip forward.
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does,
immediately release the throttle trigger.
Warning: If chain does not stop, turn engine off and
take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service
Center for service.
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7. If chain brake functions properly, turn the
engine off and return the chain brake to the
DISENGAGED position.
7.2.2 Air lter
Warning: Never operate saw without the air
lter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and
damage it. Keep the air lter clean! The air lter must
be cleaned or replaced after every 20 hours of
service.
Cleaning the air lter (Fig. 21A/21B)
1. Remove the top cover (A) by undoing the cover
fastening screw (B) on the cover. You can then
remove the cover (Fig. 21A).
2. Lift out the air lter (C) (Fig. 21B).
3. Clean air lter. Wash lter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry
completely.
Note: It is advisable to have a supply of spare lters.
4. Insert the air lter. Fit the cover for the engine/
air lter. Make sure that the cover ts perfectly
when you do so. Tighten the fastening screw
for the cover.
7.2.3 Fuel lter
Warning: Never use the saw without a fuel lter.
After 100 hours in operation the fuel lter should be
cleaned or, in case of damage, replaced. Be sure to
empty the fuel tank before changing the lter.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Bend a piece of soft wire.
3. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line.
Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening
until you can reach it with your ngers.
Note: Do not pull hose completely out of tank.
4. Lift lter (A) out of tank (Fig. 22).
5. Pull off the lter with a twist and clean it; if the
lter is damaged, dispose of it.
6. Insert a new lter. Place one end of the lter
into the tank opening. Make sure that the lter
is seated in the lower corner of the tank. If
necessary, use a long screwdriver to move the
lter to its correct position, taking care not to
damage in the process.
7. Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See
Section Fuel and Lubrication. Install fuel cap.
7.2.4 Spark plug (Fig. 21C)
Warning: To ensure that the saw’s engine
retains its power, the spark plug must be clean and
have the correct electrode gap (0.6 mm). The spark
plug must be cleaned or replaced after every 20
hours of service.
1. Set the On/Off switch to Stop (0)”.
2. Remove the top cover (A) by undoing the cover
fastening screw (B) on the cover. You can then
remove the cover (Fig. 21A).
3. Disconnect the ignition cable (D) from the spark
plug by pulling and twisting it simultaneously
(Fig. 21C).
4. Remove the spark plug using a spark plug
wrench. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOLS.
5. Clean the spark plug with a copper wire brush
or t a new one.
7.2.5 Carburetor setting
The carburetor has been set to its perfect adjustment
at the factory. If it requires adjusting, please call
1300 922 271.
7.2.6 Chain bar maintenance
Regular lubrication of the chain bar (guide rail for the
chain and teeth) is essential. The chain bar needs the
maintenance described in the following section in
order for the saw to work at an optimum level of
performance.
Caution: The sprocket tip on your new saw has
been pre-lubricated at the factory. Failure to lubricate
the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will
result in poor performance and seizure, voiding the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Tools for lubrication
The Lube Gun (optional) is recommended for
applying grease to the guide bar sprocket tip. The
Lube Gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is
necessary for the efcient application of grease to
the sprocket tip.
To lubricate sprocket tip
Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recommended after
10 hours of use or once a week, which ever occurs
rst. Always thoroughly clean guide bar sprocket tip
before lubrication.
Note: The saw chain does not have to be removed in
order to lubricate the teeth of the chain bar.
Lubrication is possible during work, with the engine
switched off.
Warning: Wear heavy duty work gloves when
handling the bar and chain.
1. Set the On/Off switch to Stop (0)”.
2. Clean the guide bar sprocket tip.
3. Using the Lube Gun (optional), insert needle
nose into the lubrication hole and inject grease
until it appears at outside edge of sprocket tip
(Fig. 23).
4. Rotate saw chain by hand. Repeat lubrication
procedure until the entire sprocket tip has been
greased.
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Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by
keeping the chainsaw well maintained.
Insufcient guide bar lubrication and operating the
saw with chain that is TOO TIGHT will contribute to
rapid bar wear.
To help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar
maintenance procedures are recommended.
Warning: Always wear protective gloves during
maintenance operations. Do not carry out
maintenance when the engine is hot.
Turning the chain bar
The bar should be reversed every 8 working hours to
ensure uniform wear.
Keep the bar groove and lubrication hole clean using
the bar groove cleaner supplied optional. (Fig. 24A)
Check the bar rails frequently for wear and, if
necessary, remove the burs and square-up the rails
using the at le. (Fig. 24B)
Warning: Never t a new chain to a worn chain
bar.
Oil passages
Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure
proper lubrication of the bar and chain during
operation.
Note: The condition of the oil passages can be easily
checked. If the passages are clear, the chain will
automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of
starting the saw. Your saw is equipped with an
automatic oiler system.
Automatic chain lubrication.
The chainsaw is equipped with an automatic oil
lubrication system with a toothed wheel drive. It
automatically supplies the bar and the chain with the
right quantity of oil. The moment the engine is
accelerated, the oil also starts to ow through the bar
plate more quickly as well.
The chain lubrication system has been set to its
perfect adjustment at the factory. If it requires
adjusting, take the saw to your nearest authorized
after-sales service outlet.
A setting screw for adjusting the chain lubrication
(Fig. 29/ Item A) is located on the underside of the
chainsaw. Turning the screw counter-clockwise
increases the chain lubrication, turning it clockwise
decreases the chain lubrication.
To check the chain lubrication, hold the chainsaw,
with the chain, over a piece of paper and run it at full
speed for a few seconds. You will be able to judge
the set amount of oil from the paper.
7.2.7 Chain maintenance
Chain sharpening
Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure
that cutters are sharpened at the correct angle and
depth. For the inexperienced chainsaw user, we
recommend that the saw chain be professionally
sharpened by the nearest professional Service
Center. If you feel comfortable sharpening your own
saw chain, special tools are available from the
professional Service Center.
Chain sharpening (Fig. 26)
Sharpen the chain using protective gloves and a
round le of ø3/16” (4.8mm).
Always sharpen the cutters only with outward
strokes (Fig. 26) observing the values given in Fig. 25.
After sharpening, the cutting links must all have the
same width and length.
Warning: A sharp chain produces well-dened
chips. When your chain starts to produce sawdust, it
is time to sharpen.
After the blades have been sharpened 3-4 times,
check the height of the depth limiter and if necessary
lower it with a at le and then round off the front
corner (Fig. 27).
Chain tension
Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as
often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar,
but loose enough to be pulled around by hand. (see
also point 5.3)
Breaking in a new saw chain
A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment
after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the
break-in period, and the interval between future
adjustments will begin to lengthen quickly.
Warning: Never have more than 3 links removed
from a loop of chain. This could cause damage to the
sprocket.
Chain lubrication
Always make sure the automatic oiler system is
working properly. Keep the oil tank lled with Chain,
Bar and Sprocket Oil.
Adequate lubrication of the bar and chain during
cutting operations is essential to minimize friction
with the guide bar.
Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil.
Running the saw dry or with too little oil will
decrease cutting efciency, shorten saw chain life,
cause rapid dulling of chain, and lead to excessive
wear of bar from overheating. Too little oil is
evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration.
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7.3 Storage
Caution: Never put a chainsaw into storage for
longer than 30 days without carrying out the
following steps.
Storing a chainsaw
Storing a chainsaw for longer than 30 days requires
storage maintenance. Unless the storage instructions
are followed, fuel remaining in the carburetor will
evaporate, leaving gum-like deposits. This could lead
to difcult starting and result in costly repairs.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any
pressure in tank. Carefully drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let it run until the unit
stops to remove fuel from carburetor.
3. Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
4. Remove the spark plug (7.2.4).
5. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly
several times to coat internal components.
Replace spark plug (Fig. 28).
Note: Store the unit in a dry place and away from
possible sources of ignition such as a furnace, gas
hot water heater, gas dryer, etc.
Putting the saw back into operation
1. Remove spark plug (see also point 7.2.4).
2. Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from
combustion chamber.
3. Clean the spark plug and check that the
electrode gap is correct.
4. Prepare unit for operation.
5. Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See
Fuel and Lubrication Section.
7.4 Ordering spare parts
Please quote the following data when ordering
replacement parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identication number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required
Disposal and recycling 8
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being
damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material
and can therefore be reused or can be returned to
the raw material system.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic.
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GARDENLINE® is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores.
ALDI Guarantee
Specially made for ALDI Stores to our stringent quality specications. If you are not entirely satised with this
product, please return it to your 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 Customer Service Hotline.
ALDI STORES
1 SARGENTS ROAD
MINCHINBURY NSW 2770
AUSTRALIA
www.aldi.com.au
Troubleshooting 9
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Unit won’t start or starts but will
not run.
Incorrect starting procedures. Follow instructions in the User
Manual.
Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting.
Have carburetor adjusted by an
Authorized Service Center.
Fouled spark plug. Clean / gap or replace plug.
Fuel lter plugged. Replace fuel lter.
Unit starts, but engine has low
power.
Incorrect lever position on choke. Move to RUN position.
Dirty air lter. Remove, clean and reinstall lter.
Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting.
Have carburetor adjusted by an
Authorized Service Center.
Engine hesitates. Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting.
Have carburetor adjusted by an
Authorized Service Center.
No power under load. Incorrectly gapped spark plug. Clean / gap or replace plug.
Runs erratically. Incorrect carburetor mixture
adjustment setting.
Have carburetor adjusted by an
Authorized Service Center.
Smokes excessively. Incorrect fuel mixture. Use properly mixed fuel (35:1
mixture).
Poor performance when operated
Blunt chain Sharpen or replace the chain
Loose chain Tension the chain
Engine dies
Empty petrol tank Fill up the petrol tank
Fuel lter in the wrong position in
the tank
Completely ll the petrol tank or
or re-position the fuel lter in the
petrol tank
Insufcient chain lubrication (the
cutter rail and chain get hot)
Empty oil tank for the chain Top up the oil tank for the chain
Oil lubrication openings moved Clean the oil lubrication hole in
the cutter bar (Fig. 5/Item A) Clean
the groove in the cutter bar
08/2011
Art.Nr: 45.013.87_11011
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