Oregon SL-YD5200B User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
SL-YD5200B Chainsaw 52cc (with Walbro Carberettor, Oregon
Bar, Oregon Chain)
SL-YD45 Chainsaw 45cc (with Walbro Carberettor, Oregon Bar,
Oregon Chain)
HY5200 Chainsaw 52cc (with
standard carb, standard bar &
Oregon chain)
HY4500 Chainsaw 45cc (with
standard carb, standard bar &
Oregon chain)

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Before putting the machine into operation,
read this instruction manual thoroughly.
Contents
What Is In The Box.....................................................................7
Your Chain saw ......................................................................... 8
Putting It Together ................................................................... 9
Your Warranty...................................................................... 19
Safety Precautions...................................................................20
Protecting You .....................................................................20
Protecting Others ................................................................23
Protecting The Machine.......................................................24
When Fuelling The Machine.................................................24
Before Using The Machine.......................................................26
Fuel Mix and Fuelling...............................................................27
Fuelling The Chain saw.........................................................28
Starting The Chain Saw............................................................ 31
Operating The Machine ...........................................................38
Kickback Safety Precautions....................................................43
Chain Saw Operation ...............................................................45

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Felling A Tree .......................................................................... 46
1) Examine the Tree and Surroundings ............................... 46
2) Plan at Least Two Escape Routes ....................................47
3) Make the Cuts................................................................. 48
Limbing a Tree .........................................................................52
Examine the Tree .................................................................52
Cutting the Limbs.................................................................53
Bucking a Tree..........................................................................54
Maintenance............................................................................55
Chain Oil ...............................................................................56
Changing Oil Supply.............................................................56
Adjusting Carburettor..........................................................56
Carburettor Antifreeze Mode..............................................57
How To Switch To Anti Freeze Mode...................................58
Air filter ................................................................................58
Sprocket...............................................................................59
Saw Chain.............................................................................59
Trouble Shooting .................................................................... 60
Starting Failure.................................................................... 60
Lack of Power, Poor Acceleration, Rough Handling........... 60

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Oil Does Not Come Out........................................................ 61
Problems Requiring Spare Parts .......................................... 61
Specifications...........................................................................62
SL-YD5200B Chainsaw 52cc (with Walbro Carberettor,
Oregon Bar, Oregon Chain) .................................................62
SL-YD45 Chainsaw 45cc (with Walbro Carberettor, Oregon
Bar, Oregon Chain) ............................................................. 64
HY5200 Chainsaw 52cc (with standard carb, standard bar &
Oregon chain) ..................................................................... 66
HY4500 Chainsaw 45cc (with standard carb, standard bar &
Oregon chain) ..................................................................... 68

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 What Is In The Box........................................................7
Figure 2 Your Chain saw............................................................ 8
Figure 3 What You Need ........................................................... 9
Figure 4 The Tools.................................................................... 10
Figure 5 The Chain Spike.......................................................... 10
Figure 6 Fitting The Chain Spike ...............................................11
Figure 7 The Guide Bar In Position............................................11
Figure 8 Attach The Chain To The Bar...................................... 12
Figure 9 Direction Of The Chain Fit.......................................... 12
Figure 10 Close Up Of Chain Fitted .......................................... 13
Figure 11 Pull Chain Hand Tight ................................................ 13
Figure 12 The Chain Fitted........................................................ 14
Figure 13 Chain Bar Lug............................................................ 14
Figure 14 Guide Bar Lug Screw................................................. 15
Figure 15 Guide Bar Hole.......................................................... 15
Figure 16 Attaching The Cover................................................. 16
Figure 17 Hand Tightening The Nuts........................................ 16
Figure 18 The Slack In The Chain.............................................. 17
Figure 19 Tightening The Chain................................................ 17
Figure 20 Chain Now Tightened............................................... 18
Figure 21 Tightening The Nuts ................................................. 18
Figure 22 Fuel Mixture Graphic................................................28
Figure 23 Petrol Cap Clearly Marked........................................28
Figure 24 Chain Oil Cap ............................................................29
Figure 25 Chain Oil Flow...........................................................29

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Figure 26 Idling Speed Adjustment..........................................30
Figure 27 Parts of the Chain saw.............................................. 31
Figure 28 Setting To Half Throttle............................................32
Figure 29 Half Throttle Different Angle...................................32
Figure 30 Half Throttle Set.......................................................33
Figure 31 Engine Control ..........................................................33
Figure 32 The Choke Lever.......................................................34
Figure 33 The Brake Lever .......................................................34
Figure 34 Incorrect Brake Lever ..............................................35
Figure 35 Hand Position...........................................................36
Figure 36 Foot Position............................................................36
Figure 37 Pulling The Power Cord............................................37
Figure 38 Returning The Power Cord ......................................37
Figure 39 Returning Choke ......................................................37
Figure 40 Making the Cuts...................................................... 48
Figure 41 Felling The Tree ........................................................50
Figure 42 Keep A Safe Distance ............................................... 51
Figure 43 Limbing ATree ..........................................................53
Figure 44 Bucking A Tree .........................................................54
This product is in accordance with the relevant EC
Directives

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What Is In The Box
Main power
unit
Guide bar
and cover
Saw chain
Tool kit
Fuel bottle
Front guard
Figure 1 What Is In The Box

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Your Chain saw
1. Front guard and chain brake
2. Starter knob
3. Air cleaner
4. Choke lever
5. Throttle interlock
6. Right handle
7. Throttle lever
8. Engine switch
9. Fuel tank
10.Oil tank
11. Left handle
12.Saw chain
13. Guide bar
Figure 2 Your Chain saw

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Putting It Together
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick
protective gloves for safety.
Open the box and install the front guard and the saw chain on
the power unit as follows:
What you need is:
The main unit.
The guide bar.
The saw chain.
The front guard.
The chain spike.
Figure 3 What You Need

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Figure 4 The Tools
The tools you need.
Figure 5 The Chain Spike
You need to fit the chain
spike first.

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Figure 6 Fitting The Chain Spike
Fit the chain spike with
the appropriate tool as
shown.
Figure 7 The Guide Bar In Position
Take the cover off of the
guide bar and the saw
chain out of its box.
Carefully fit the saw chain
to the guide bar by
slotting the bits into the
groove of the guide bar.
Fit the holes of the
bottom of the guide bar
onto the two screws
standing up from the
main engine unit.

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Figure 8 Attach The Chain To The Bar
Attach the chain loosely
around the guide bar.
Figure 9 Direction Of The Chain Fit
Close up of chain, note
the direction it should be
fitted. The engine is to
the left of image, tip to
the right of image.

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Figure 10 Close Up Of Chain Fitted
Close up of chain loosely
fitted at the tip of the
guide bar.
Figure 11 Pull Chain Hand Tight
Pull the bar “hand tight”
in preparation of lining up
the cover.

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Figure 12 The Chain Fitted
Attach the front guard to
the two standing screws.
Using the appropriate
tools from your kit, attach
the supplied bolts to the
top of the screws and
ensure that there is a
finger tight fit. Also see
Figs 13 - 18, below for
more detail and
information.
Figure 13 Chain Bar Lug
Close up of the lug on the
cover that needs to be
lined up with the guide
bar hole

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Figure 14 Guide Bar Lug Screw
The screw on the front of
the cover that adjusts the
lug shown on Fig 13.
Figure 15 Guide Bar Hole
The hole on the guide bar
that the lug needs to be
lined up with.

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Figure 16 Attaching The Cover
Close up showing
attaching the cover after I
have adjustment of lug.
Figure 17 Hand Tightening The Nuts
Tightening the two nuts
with the appropriate tool
until they are “hand
tight” . Do not fully
tighten the nuts as yet.

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Figure 18 The Slack In The Chain
Close up showing the
slack in the chain that you
must have before
tightening the nuts.
Figure 19 Tightening The Chain
Now adjust the screw
which pushes the guide
bar forward to tighten
the chain as shown in fig
19.

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Figure 20 Chain Now Tightened
Close up of suitably
tightened chain, just
enough slack to pinch.
CARE: The chain may
cause injury. Be careful
how you handle it. Wear
gloves until you are used
to the chain saw.
This skill will come with
use, it might take some
adjustment to get the
perfect amount of slack in
the chain.
Figure 21 Tightening The Nuts
Check the chain for
smooth rotation and
proper tension while
moving it by hand. If
necessary, readjust with
the chain cover loose.
Once the chain is at the
right tightness, tighten
the two nuts using the
appropriate tool.

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Now read the safe operating instructions and
the chapter on safe use of the chain saw.
Note: A new chain will expand its length in
the beginning of use. Check and readjust the
tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause
rapid wear of itself and the guide bar
WARNING
A chain saw is a high speed powerful machine
designed to cut large pieces of wood. This
means that incorrect or improper use can
result in injury to you and others.
Your Warranty
Warranty claims should be made according to the warranty
certificate enclosed in the packaging.

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Safety Precautions
Before starting the machine please read this
owner’s manual carefully to understand how
to operate this unit properly. Keep the
manual handy.
The first time user should have practical instructions from ain
experienced person, in using a chain saw and the protective
equipment. We recommend that the initial practice should be
cutting logs on a saw horse or cradle.
Protecting You
If any malfunction happens, please consult with our service
shop in your area.
If you believe that there is a possibility that
your judgment might be impaired or that you
might not be able to operate the machine
properly and in a safe manner then DO NOT
USE THE SAW.