Gardenline GLPC 41 Configuration guide

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41General information
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality
Gardenline® product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which
comes from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to
the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the
high quality standards of ALDI.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this
Gardenline® product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s
3 year warranty and an outstanding after sales service through our
dedicated Helpline.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your
purchase is faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate
assistance. Faulty product claims made within the 3 year warranty
period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you
have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your till receipt safe!).
This does not affect your statutory rights. However, be aware that
the warranty will become null and void if the product is found to
have been deliberately damaged, misused or disassembled.
The Declaration of Conformity for the Gardenline GLPC 41 Petrol Chainsaw is printed
on page 71 of this User Manual.
Declaration of conformity (see chapter 'Declaration of conformity').
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community
regulations for the European Economic Area.

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41General information
General information
Reading and storing the original instruction manual
This instruction manual accompanies this petrol chainsaw. It contains
important information on start-up and handling.
For improved readability, the 'Original instruction manual' will be referred
to only as the 'Instruction manual'.
Before using the petrol chainsaw, read the instruction manual carefully. This particularly
applies for the safety notes. Failure to heed this instruction manual may result in severe
injury or damage to the petrol chainsaw.
The instruction manual is based on the standards and rules in force in the European
Union. When abroad, you must also observe country-specific guidelines and laws.
Store the instruction manual for future use. If you pass the chainsaw on to third parties,
please be absolutely sure to include this instruction manual.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this instruction manual, on the
41cc Petrol Chainsaw or on the packaging.
DANGER! This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with
high risk that, if not avoided, results in death or
a severe injury.
WARNING! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with
moderate degree of risk which may lead to death
or severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with
low risk that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE! This signal symbol/word warns against potential
damages to property.
This symbol provides you with useful supplementary
information on assembly or operation.

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Use and storage of the user guide
In terms of the 41cc Petrol Chainsaw, this instruction manual provides the information
necessary to understand how to safely:
– Assemble/the chain and chain bar on the engine.
– Mixing the Petrol/Oil fuel & adding it to the fuel tank.
– Adding the chain oil.
– Engine Start and Stop procedures.
– The intended use, and how to use it to cut with.
– How to store it.
– Simple maintenance and fault finding.
– If necessary, contacting about repairs, spare parts and warranty claims.
WARNING!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made
in following the safety regulations and instructions may result
in fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
Proper Use
The chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood. You may only fell trees if
you have received the appropriate training. The operating instructions as supplied
by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equipment is used properly
& the manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused by improper
or incorrect usage.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose & any use which
is not expressly permitted in these instructions may result in damage to
the equipment and place the user in serious danger. Be sure to observe the
restrictions in the safety information.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial,
trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is
used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41General information
DANGER!
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.
DO NOT operate a chainsaw whilst working in a tree.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its intended
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 resulting from such
misuse.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
– Not reading the Instructions and Safety advice in this User
Guide, before using the product.
– Damage/Injury caused by not switching the engine off.
– Not having the chain adjusted properly, leading to the chain
coming off and causing damage or injury.
– Damage/Injury caused by the chain hitting loose materials
or/foreign objects which are then catapulted away.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or
in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products
is permitted only with the express consent of Einhell UK Ltd.
Subject to technical changes.

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety
Safety
Explanation of the symbols and types of instructions used
1Read the user manual before using the machine.
2On all jobs performed with the saw you must always wear safety goggles to guard
your eyes from flying 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.
3Wear gloves to protect your hands.
4Wear safety shoes to protect your feet.
5Warning! Danger!
6Make sure that the chain brake is released. Pull back the handle/chain brake
before operating.
7Noise emission complies with Directive 2000/14/EC!
Fig. 2
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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41Safety
Explanation of the pictograms for handling on the
machine (Fig. 3)
A safety sign is fitted to the chainsaw's fan filter cover. This label,
along with the safety instructions on these pages, should be
carefully read before attempting to operate this unit.
DANGER!
1. RED: Warns about a dangerous method of working that must
not be used.
2. GREEN: Recommended operation for safe sawing.
DANGER!
1
Beware of recoil.
2
Do not hold the saw in one hand.
3
Avoid contacting the workpiece with the tip of the rail
(chain return point). RECOMMENDED!
4
Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Place your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Fig. 3
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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety
Safety devices (Fig. 4)
2LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of
kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links.
5CHAIN BRAKE LEVER/HAND GUARD protects the operator’s left hand in the event it
slips off the front handle while saw is running.
5CHAIN 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 the engine.
11 SAFETY LOCK prevents accidental acceleration of the engine. The THROTTLE LEVER
(Fig. 4/pos.19) cannot be squeezed unless the SAFETY LOCK 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.
Fig. 4
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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41Safety
WARNING!
Before using
– Wearing personal protective gear such as, safety gloves,
non-slip safety shoes, long trousers, a protective
helmet, snug fitting clothing, eye protection and ear
protection reduces the risk of injury. If you have long hair,
wear a hair net. Never use a chainsaw whilst barefoot or in
sandals.
– Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting anything and remove all objects
that could be caught up and catapulted away. Failure to
do this may result in accident or injury if the moving chain
catches something or they are catapulted away.
CAUTION!
Petrol is highly flammable! There is a risk of fire if the fuel
is not handled and stored carefully! Therefore:
– Only store petrol in containers designed to hold petroleum-
based liquids.
– Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke during the
refuelling process.
– Always refuel before starting the engine. Do not open the
fuel tank cap and do not refuel while the engine is running
or when the equipment is hot.
– If petrol has overflowed, do not under any circumstances
attempt to start the engine. Instead, remove the equipment
from the affected area. Avoid starting the engine until the
petrol fumes have completely evaporated.

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety
– For safety reasons, the petrol tank and the tank cap must
be replaced if they are damaged.
– Replace defective silencers. Defective silencers can cause engine running
problems and hearing damage.
– Before using the petrol chainsaw, visually inspect it to ensure that the mounting
bolts and the entire cutting apparatus are in good working order (i.e. not worn
out or damaged). To prevent any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged
mounting bolts as a set only. An unbalanced machine can cause damage to the
machine or parts and cause additional vibrations possibly resulting in injury.
WARNING!
Read and follow the operating instructions and safety
information before using for the first time. Failure to follow
the safety notes and instructions may result in damage to the
machine, fire and/or personal injury.
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.
– This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge
unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have
received instructions from such a person in how to use the equipment safely.
– Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play
with the equipment.
– Never allow other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions to use
the equipment. Contact your local governmental agency for information regarding
minimum age requirements for the user.
– Never use a chainsaw in the direct vicinity of persons - especially children or animals.

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41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41Safety
WARNING!
Maintain a safety distance of 15 m. If approached, switch off
the equipment immediately. Always keep in mind that the
user of the equipment is responsible for accidents involving
other persons or their property.
DANGER!
Danger of poisoning. Emissions, fuels and lubricants are toxic.
Do not inhale emissions.
Safety instructions
1. Operation, storage and monitoring
a) Wear close-fitting work clothing which is in good
condition and which offers protection, such as long
trousers, sturdy work shoes, hard-wearing gloves,
a helmet, a face mask or goggles to protect your eyes,
and good quality ear defenders to reduce the noise.
Wearing personal protective gear such as, safety gloves,
non-slip safety shoes, long trousers, a helmet, snug fitting
clothing, eye protection or ear protection reduces the risk
of injury. If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
b) Store the equipment in a safe place. Open the fuel
tank cap slowly to release any pressure that may
have formed in the fuel tank. To prevent the risk of fire,
move at least 3 metres from the refuelling area before you
start the equipment. There is a risk of fire if the fuel is not
handled and stored carefully.