MDL POWERUP 15HP User manual

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MDL POWERUP LIMITED
Dalston Carlisle
OPERATERS MANUAL
15HP PETROL LOG SAW
Please read through manual thoroughly before operation

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INDEX:
2
Introduction
5
Safety
6
Machine installation
8
Operation
10
Care and maintenance
11
Technical specifications
12
Exploded view
13
Parts list
15
MDLpowerup Warranty
PRODUCT MODELS
Engine
177FA, 15.0HP, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4 strokes
OHV single cylinder, horizontal shaft,
Engine certificate:
CE
Bore x stroke
77mm x 58mm
Displacement
270ml
Compression ratio
8.2:1
Max. Power output
6.6kw/4000rpm
Fuel tank capacity
6.0L
Engine oil capacity
1.1L
Fuel consumption
374G/kw. H
Start type
Recoil or Electric
Cutting diameter
30-270mm
Max. Length of log
1.15meter
Coupler Size
50mm
Operation height
125cm
Blade
700x30x3mm, 64Z
Products Size (L x W X H)
1050x 850x 1100mm
N.W./ G.W.
193.00/234.00kgs
Wheel
400mm diameter size wheel, 200mm rim, TUBELESS,
4.8-8

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the your AGF flail mower, please read the
following safety instructions. Failure to comply with these
warnings may result in serious injury or death.
Please review these safety instructions with all users annually.
SIGNAL WORDS: The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used with
the safety messages in this manual and with each safety sign. They are defined as
follows:
DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme
situations typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot
be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practice.

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These instructions have been written in a way which facilities learning of how to
safely operate your saw.
Here is a guide on how you should read these instructions:
- Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety instructions
- These instructions are intended for persons having a basic technical
knowledge of the operation of machines such as the one described here.
If you have no experience whatsoever, we strongly recommend to seek the advice
of an experienced person.
- Keep all documents supplied with this machine for future reference. Retain proof
of purchase in case of warranty claims.
- If you lend or sell this machine to be sure to have all machine documents supplied
go with it.
- The equipment manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from neglect
of these operating instructions.
2.Safety
2.1 Specified conditions of use
This machine is only intended for cutting firewood as detailed in these instructions’
or other use is not as specified. Unspecified use, modifications to the machine, or
use or parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer may cause
unforeseeable damage! This machine is intended for operation by ONE person.
Other persons shall keep a sufficient distance to the machine.
Observe the permissible dimensions of logs to be cut (see “Technical
Specifications”).
Never cut several workpieces at the same time-and also no bundles containing
several individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if individual pieces are caught by
the saw blade uncontrolled. Never cut log containing the following:
- ropes
- strings
- cords
Do not overload machine- use it only within the performance range it was
designed for (see “Technical specifications”)
Use this machine out of doors only.

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2.2 General safety instructions
When using this machine observe the following safety instructions, to exclude
the risk of personal injury or material damage.
Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters; where
applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents
pertaining to the use of circular saw.
General hazards!
1. Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set out to work the reason. Do not operate
machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
2. Keep your work area tidy-a messy work area invites accidents.
3. Regularly clear the work area of the cut logs.
4. Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure firm footing and keep your balance
at all times.
5. Consider environmental effects:
Provide proper lighting.
Do not operate machine near inflammable liquids or gases.
This machine shall only be started and operated by a person familiar with
circular saw and who is at all times aware of the dangers associated with the
use of such machine.
Keep bystanders, particularly children, us of the danger zone. Persons
under 18 years of age shall use this machine only in the course of them
vocational training, under the supervision of an instructor.
Do not permit other persons to touch the machine while it is running.
Risk of personal injury and crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without installed guard.
Keep sufficient distance to driven components when operating the machine.
Ensure the machine is disconnected from power supply before servicing.
Ensure that when engine start (e.g. After servicing) no tools or loose parts are left
on or in the machine.
Turn engine off if the machine is not used.
Hazard generated by modification of the machine or use of
parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer!
Use only parts approved by the equipment manufacturer.
This applies particularly to:
- Saw blade (see “Technical specifications”)
- Safety devices (see “Spare parts list”)

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Do not change any parts.
Hazard generated by machine defects!
Keep machine and accessories in good repair.
Observe the maintenance instructions.
Before any use check machine for possible damage:
Before operating the machine all safety devices, protective guards or slightly
damaged parts need to be checked for proper function as specified.
Checked to see that all moving parts work properly and do not jam.
All parts must be correctly installed and meet all conditions necessary for the proper
operation of the machine.
Damaged protection devices or parts must be repaired or replaced by a qualified
specialist.
Keep handles free of oil, grease and resin.
2.3 Safety devices Motor protection
The engine motor protection stops the motor by over-current detection, should
the motor be locked (e.g.by a jamming saw blade)
The feed rocker allows for a safe feeding of the logs to be cut.
When the feed rocker is released it must automatically return to its starting
position.
Blade guard
During operation the blade guard must always be installed. It must not show any
signs of damage.
2.4 Warning symbols
Disregard of the following warning could lead to severe personal injury or material
damage.
Wearing hearing protection.
Use this machine out of doors only.
3.Machine installation
3.1 Unpacking
Hazard generated by missing parts!
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal
injury, assemble all parts to your machine before connecting it to power

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supply. This machine should never be connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing. Carefully remove all parts from
the carton and place the machine on a level work surface. Separate and check
against the list of loose parts. If any parts are missing, do not operate this machine
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury. Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the
machine, identified all parts, and satisfactorily operated this machine.
Note:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord
and turn the engine off until damaged or missing parts are obtained and are
installed correctly.
4.Operation
Please take note of the following safety information before operating the
machine!
Also follow the safety instructions given at the beginning of this manual!
Hazard generated by machine defects!
Before starting work, check to see that the following are in proper working order:
1. Saw blade (firmly mounted? Undamaged? Sharp? Sufficient distance to other
parts?)
2. Blade guard (Undamaged? Sharp? Sufficient distance to other parts?)
3. Feed rocker (must automatically return to the starting position)
4. Power cable, power cable plug and switch (if damaged, have replaced to a
qualified electrician)
5. Motor brake (after switching OFF maximum 10 seconds post-running of saw
blade)
Risk of injury by inhaling wood dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g. oak, beech, ash) can cause cancer when
inhaled:
1. Work only out of doors.
2. When working, take care that as little wood dust as possible will get into the

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surroundings.
3. Remove wood dust depositions in the work area (do not blow away!)
Hazard generated by insufficient personal protection gear!
1. Wear suitable work clothing, providing protection against falling logs.
2. Wear hair protection.
3. Wear safety glasses.
4. Wear dust mask.
5. Wear non-slip safety shoes.
6. Take care that no parts of your body or clothing are caught by rotating
components (do not wear ties or loose filling garment, contain long hair with a
hairnet)
Risk of personal injury and crushing by moving parts!
1. Do not operate the machine without installed guards.
2. Keep sufficient distance to driven components when operating the electric
tool.
3. Do not remove small cut-offs, splinters, etc. from near the rotating saw blade by
hand.
4. Always use the feed rockers to feed the logs to be cut.
5. Always hold the feed rockers with both hands at its handle.
6. Assume proper operating position:
- At the front of the saw;
- In the front of the saw;
- Offset to the line of cut.
7. After each cut return the feed rocker completely to its starting position.

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Hazard generated by pieces of wood being hurled away!
1. Always place curved logs on the feed rocker with the curved side facing the
saw blade.
2. Do not jam the logs to be cut.
3. Do not attempt to stop the saw blade by pushing the workpiece against its
die.
4. Always use sharp saw blades.
5. If in doubt, inspect the logs for foreign matter (e.g. Nails or screws).
6. Never cut several logs at the same time-- and also no bundle containing
several individual pieces. Risk of personal injury if individual pieces are caught in
the saw blade uncontrolled.
4.1 Cutting
1. Start machine and let the motor reach full speed.
2. Place a log on the feed rocker.
3. To make the cut, push the feed rocker with both hands at the handle towards
the saw blade:
- Exert only so much pressure that the motor speed does not fall off.
- Push feed rocker forward until it hits the stop.
4. Return feed rocker completely to the starting position.
Note:
If the log was not completely separated, turn it over and repeat, the cutting
operation from the opposite side (reversing cut).
5. Remove the cut off piece from the feed rock- make next cut...
6. If no further cutting is to be done immediately afterwards, turn machine OFF.
5.Care and maintenance
Prior to all servicing:
- Turn machine OFF;
- Wait for saw blade to complete stop;

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1. Check that all safety devices are operational again after each service.
2. Replace damaged parts, especially safety devices, only with genuine
replacements parts since parts not tested and approved by the equipment
manufacturer can cause unforeseeable damage.
3. Repair and maintenance work other than described in this section should
only be carried out by qualified specialists.
5.1 Saw blade change
Directly after cutting the saw blade can be very hot- burning hazard! Let a
hot saw blade cools down. Do not clean the saw blade with combustible
liquids. Risk of injury, even with the blade at standstill. Wear gloves when
changing blades.
When assembling, observe the direction of rotation of saw blade!
1. Loosen 3 bolts fixing the outer blade guard, and remove the outer blade
guard.
2. Hold outer flange with spanner and loosen the nut by spanner.
3. Remove the nut and outer flange from the saw spindle.
4. Take the saw blade off the saw spindle.
5. Clean clamping surfaces of:
- saw spindle;
-Inner flange;
-Saw blade;
-Outer blade flange;
-nut.
Do not use cleaning agents (e.g. To remove resin residue) which
could corrode the light alloy components; this can have an adverse effect on the
machine’s stability.
Do not clean the saw blade with combustible liquids.
6. Install new saw blade, observing the direction of rotation.
Do not use:
- saw blades made of high speed steel (HS or HSS);

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- saw blades with visible damage;
- cut-off wheel blades.
5.2 Saw storage
Store saw so that
- it cannot be started by unauthorized persons, and
-nobody can get injured.
Caution!
Do not store saw unprotected outdoors or in damp environment.
Note:
Always install the transport brace before transporting the saw.
To keep the saw blade from rusting, spray with cleaning and maintenance spray
(optional accessory) before storing it for a longer time.
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5.3 Maintenance
Every 50 hours of operation
Check all screwed connection, tighten if necessary (Rocker and rocker stop
must remain movable).
Check saw blade for firm seat, wear and sharpness.
Remove any deposits that may have build-up inside the saw blade cover.
6.Technical specifications
6.1 advantage:
Motor brake
The motor brake brakes the saw blade after the machine has been turned
off. With an intact more brake the post-running of the saw blade shall not exceed
10 seconds.
6.3. Log splitter function
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Splitter cone diameter 60mm, 45# steel
Max. Diameter of tree splitter 220mm
Max. Length of tree splitting 300mm up to 500mm

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Warranty
MDL warrants to the original purchaser that this MDL product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the
end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under
normal service and conditions for personal use.
Overall Unit and Driveline: One-year Parts and Labour
Gearbox: One year on all components.
Blades and Belts: Considered wear items.
This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by MDL and the
installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover
common wear items. MDL reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts
which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in MDL’s judgment
shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or
care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its
performance or reliability, or which has been used for a purpose for which the
product is not designed. Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly
maintain oil levels, grease points, and driveline shafts.
Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the
product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized MDL
dealer. MDL reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the
product at any time without notice.
This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render MDL liable for damages of any
kind, direct, consequential, or contingent to property. Furthermore, MDL shall not
be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control. This
Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, any expense or loss for labour,
supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made with
respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty
are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.
Your Warranty starts from the date the machine was
delivered / collected.

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