Gardenline PCH25 User manual

26cc 2-Stroke Petrol Chainsaw
User Guide
After Sales Support
Now you have purchased a Gardenline®
product you can rest assured in the
knowledge that as well as your
3 year parts and labour guarantee
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Contents
03 Warranty
03 Introduction
03 Environmental protection
04 Description of symbols
04 Symbols on the machine
05 Specifications
06 General safety instructions
08 Additional safety rules for petrol chainsaws
11 Unpacking
11 Contents of carton
12 Parts list
13 Unpacking
13 Fitting the bucking spikes
13 Installing the guide bar and chain
15 Filling up with fuel and oil
17 Adding chain oil
17 Starting the chainsaw
18 Stopping the chainsaw
18 Checking the oil supply
19 Adjusting the carburettor
19 Chain brake
20 Operation
20 Guard against kickback
21 Felling a tree
03 Guard against kickback
03 Felling a tree
22 Limbing
22 Bucking
22 Pruning
23 Maintenance
25 Service

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Introduction
Your new Gardenline®chainsaw will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
Gardenline®Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.
You will find your new chainsaw easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care,
it will give you many years of dependable service.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire instruction manual before using
your new Gardenline®chainsaw. Take special care to heed the Cautions and
Warnings.
Your Gardenline®chainsaw has many features that will make your job faster and
easier. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this chainsaw, making it easy to maintain and operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste.
All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local
recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
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What your 3 year warranty means
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should
therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly.
In the event of product failure within its intended use over the
course of the first 3 years after the date of purchase, we will remedy
the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our
attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require
any information about the product please contact us via our after sales
support services, details of which can be found in this manual and on
the product itself.
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Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important
information about the product or instructions on its use.
Conforms to relevant safety standards.
Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear head protection.
Read these instructions for use carefully.
Wear safety footwear.
Wear safety gloves.
Warning.
Use at a distance of at least 10m from other people.
Explosive material.
Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler, gear box or cylinder, you
may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation and remain
hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
WARNING! Danger of kickback.
Do not operate unit in the rain.
Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.
Do not use the point of the bar.
Hold saw properly with both hands.
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Symbols on the machine
Fuel inlet.
(Position: under the fuel tank cap.)
Chain oil inlet.
(Position: next to the oil tank cap.)
On/Off.
(Position: on the on/off switch.)
Setting the on/off switch to Off,
stops the engine immediately.
Run position.
Start position (when engine is cold.)
Choke control
(Position: next to knob on the filter cover)
High run adjustment screw.
Low run adjustment screw.
Idle adjustment screw.
(Position: left side of machine close
to pull start handle.)
Chain brake released (hollow arrow)
and activated (solid arrow.) (Position:
right side of machine, on chain drive cover.)

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Specifications
Engine displacement: 26 cc
Maximum engine power: 700W
Engine type: Air cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke cycle
Recommended maximum
engine speed at idling: 3000+/- 500 min-1
Maximum engine speed
with cutting attachment: 10000 min-1
Fuel type: Unleaded petrol/2-stroke oil (25:1)
Fuel tank capacity: 230 ml
Bar oil tank capacity: 160 ml
Bar and chain lubricant: Standard bar and chain oil
Bar oil feed system: Mechanical pump
Sprocket wheel: 6–teeth x 9.525 mm (3/8”) pitch
Chain Bar Type: Sprocket nose
Chain bar length: 305 mm (12”)
Chain pitch: 9.525 mm (3/8”)
Weight (including guide bar
and chain): 3.85 kg
Sound pressure level: 112 db(A)
Noise level. 88 dbA measured at 7 metres
Spark plug: NHSP LD L8RTF
Alternate Spark Plugs: Alt Bosch WSR6A NKG BPMR7A

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Safety instructions
WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power
tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool, battery-operated (cordless) power tool, or petrol operated power tool.
Save these instructions
Work area
• Keepworkareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredanddarkareasinviteaccidents.
• Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceof
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatingapowertool.Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety
• Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatinga
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchas
a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturningthetoolon.Awrenchor
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
• Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Thisenables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewellery.Keepyourhair,clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdustextractionandcollection
facilities ensure that these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Power tool use and care
• Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpowertoolforyourapplication.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
•Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Anypowertool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Turntooloffcompletelybeforemakinganyadjustments,changingaccessories,or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
• Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenanddonotallowpersons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,inaccordancewiththese
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
• Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepairpersonnelusingonlyidentical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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Additional safety rules for petrol chainsaws
Note. For safety reasons the chainsaw is shipped with the chain brake fully
engaged. This brake must be released before the saw becomes operational.
•Nevercutintotheground.
•Nevercutintowirefences.
•Nevercutintosaplings.
•Nevercutintopreparedwood.
•Usethechainsawtocutonlywood.
•Itisadvisabletoprovideasupportforthechainsawwhencuttingbranches.
Do not cut using the bar point and beware of branches under tension.
•Childrenunder18mustnotusechainsaws.
•Keeppeopleawayfromthechainsawwheninuse.
•Checkthefollowingconditionsbeforebeginningwork:
– There should be no people in the felling area.
– Make sure there is a second person within calling distance.
– The working area should be free from obstacles.
•Wearsuitableclotheswhichdonothindermovement.
•Usespecicprotectionduringoperationsinvolvinghead,hands,feet,
eyes and ears.
•Itisrecommendedtheuseofahelmetwithavisorduringfelling,branchcutting
and chopping operations.
•Weargloveswithanexternalprotectionwhenusingthechainsaw.
•Useearprotectiontopreventhearinginjuries.
•Wearsafetybootswhenusingthechainsaw.
•Duringtransportthebrakemustbeappliedtoavoidaccidentalstart-up.
•Donotusethechainsawinrainyorwindyconditionsorinpoorlight.
•Findasuitablepositionbeforebeginningwork.
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•Whenworkingonslopes,thesawoperatormuststandbesideorabovethe
wood to cut, i.e. felled trees.
•Usethechainsawholdingitrmlywithbothhands.
•Makeawedge-shapedcutbeforefellingthetree,thenthefellingcutleavinga
hinge for the felling direction.
•Bewareofanyfallingbranchesafterfellingoperations.
•Bewareofwoodsplinterswhencuttingchoppedwood.
•Ensureyourchainsawissuitableforthejob.
•Neverworkaboveshoulderlevelorreachouttocutabranch:ensureyouhave
stable footing at all times.
•Donotoperateinahazardouslocation.Suchareasincludewherethereisarisk
of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.
•Donotoperateinaconnedarea.Exhaustgases,smokeorfumescouldreach
dangerous concentrations.
•Protectyourtool.ThischainsawisNOTWEATHERPROOFandshouldnotbe
exposed to direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and damp, wet or high
humidity conditions.
•Takecarenottospillfuel.Whenrefuellingthechainsawensurethatthemotor
has been switched off. Prevent the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with
the hot motor. Never refuel whilst the engine running.
•Becarefulwhereyoustorethechainsaw.Storethetoolinadryareaawayfrom
flammable liquids.
•Keepyourdistance.Thechainsawemitsexhaustfumes.Ensurebystanderskeep
a safe distance.
•Operatinginstructionsandinstructionsforcommoncuttingtasks,includingthe
use of personal protection equipment, the need for adequate training and the
risks involved when operating the unit while tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Note. Tree felling should not be attempted by un-trained operators.

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•Ensureyouuseoil-mixfuel.Ensurethatyoumix25partsunleadedfuelto1part
2-stroke oil. If not, the engine will overheat and cause damage to your chainsaw.
•Neverllfueltankindoors.Neverllfueltankwhenengineisrunningorhot.Do
not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Kickback safety precautions
•Kickbackmayoccurwhenthetipoftheguidebartouchesanobject,orwhenthe
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain.
•Ifthebartiporpointcontacts,itcanproducearapidreversereaction,kickingthe
guide bar up and back towards the operator. This is known as rotational kickback.
•Pinchingthesawchainalongthetopoftheguidebarmaypushtheguidebar
rapidly back towards the operator. This is known as pinch kickback.
•Eitherofthesereactionscancauselossofcontrolofthesaw,resultinginserious
personal injury.
•Donotrelyexclusivelyonthesafetydevicesbuiltintoyoursaw.Takethe
following steps to help avoid accident or injury:
•Reducetheelementofsurprisebyunderstandingwhatcauseskickback.
•Keeparmgriponthechainsawusingbothhands,therighthandontherear
handle and the left hand on the front handle when the motor is running. A firm
grip will help maintain control. Do not let go whilst the motor is running.
•Makesurethattheareaofoperationisfreeofobstructions.Donotletthepoint
of the guide bar contact a log, branch or any other object.
•Usehighspeedswhencutting.
•Donotoverreachorcutaboveshoulderheight.
•Carefullyfollowthesharpeningandmaintenanceinstructionsgiveninthis
manual.
•Useonlyreplacementbarsandchainsspeciedbythemanufacturer.