Super Handy GUT118 User manual
REV 1.0
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow
the safety
rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious
personal injury.
Save these instructions in a safe place and on hand so that they can be read when
required. Keep these instructions to assist in future servicing.
Electric Chain Saw
Operator’s manual
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 always available. 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.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Warning! Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life, or damage to the tool
in case of non- observance.
Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a safety helmet
Wear work/safety gloves when you use the device.
Always wear non-skid safety shoes with cut protection when using this
product.
It is important you wear the protective clothing for feet, legs, hands and
forearms.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
Protection class II
Warning! Chance of kickback. Beware of a check of the chain saw and
avoid contact with the tip of the bar.
Do not use the device with one hand.
Use the device with both hands.
Do not expose the unit to rain. The device must not be wet, nor should it
be operated in a moist environment.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN COMPONENTS
Model
Voltage
Amps
Output power
Bar length
Chain speed
Oil tank capacity
Chain pitch
Number of chain links
Chain gauge
Chain
Bar
Weight(chain & bar included)
Protection class
GUT118
120 V~60 HZ
15 A
1800 W
18 inches (455mm)
43 ft./s (13m/s)
6.4 oz. (190ml)
3/8 inch (9.68mm)
63 links
0.05 inch (1.27mm)
91PX063X (18")
180SDEA041 (18")
12 lbs. (5.5KG)
II
1. Back Handle
2. Front Handle
3. Chain Brake
4. Chain
5. Locking Nut
6. Sprocket Cover
7. Bar
8. Cable
9. Claw
10. Safety Button
11. Cable Hook
12. On/Off Trigger
13. Oil Cap
14. Oil Level
15. Chain Tensioner
16. Motor
17. Hand Protector
18. Tip of Bar
19. Overload Button
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Electrical Tools – General Safety Guidelines
These guidelines are intended as general guidance for all electrical power tools, other advice
specific to the supplied power tool is contained in the relevant section of this manual. Failure to
adhere to the following may result in electric shock or serious injury.
• Protective Equipment: Wear personal protective equipment as directed in this manual.
• Use an RCD: For safe operation it is always necessary to use and RCD device which will
protect you in the case of an electrical surge or short situation.
• Before each use inspect the condition of the tool. If any damage is found, you must not use
the tool and have it repaired by a suitably qualified person.
• Check Working Area: Check your work area to ensure it is clear of hazards and people,
always maintain a clean and clear work area to reduce risk of injury.
• Operating Voltage: Before putting the tool into operation, make sure that the voltage stated
on the rating plate is the same as that of your electricity supply.
• Extension Cables: Always ensure power cable would not become a trip hazard by routing it
safely to your work location. Do not walk, ride or place objects over the cable as it will result
in damage. It is important that you are aware of the location of an extension cable whenever
you are working to prevent accidents. Always protect power cables from sharp edges, heat
and oil.
• If the extension cord becomes damaged: Pull the plug immediately from the socket outlet,
do not touch the cable until you have done so.
• Wet and Damp: Electrical tools must not be used in wet, damp conditions or during rain,
neither should they be left nor stored outside. Never touch the plug or operate the machine
with wet hands.
• Take Regular Breaks: Tiredness can result in loss of concentration and makes working with
tools dangerous.
• Adults Only: Power tools are designed for use by able bodied ADULTS only. If you are in any
way unsure of your ability to use the tool – do not use it.
• Training: Never use a power tool unless you have undertaken formal training in its use, there
are often unforeseen factors that may put you or others in danger.
• Loaning Tools: Only loan tools to people you are sure are trained to use them. Always
provide the instruction manual along with the tool.
• Medicines and Drugs: Never operate tools or machinery if you are taking medication that
may leave you drowsy, or if you are under influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Store in a Safe Place: When not in use or once you have finished using, power tools must
always be stored in a safe place away from damp/water and not accessible to children or
others. In between breaks or tasks it is also important to ensure that tools are placed in a
safe location.
• For Intended Use Only: Power tools should be used for their intended use only – always
check the manual if unsure.
• The electric supply to this machine should include either a residual current device that will
interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a device that
will prove the earth circuit.
• Fire Risk: Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere or areas containing
flammable or combustible liquids, vapors, or dust.
• Service: Servicing must only be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts must be identical to the original parts.
Use for intended purpose
The chain saw is intended for cutting logs, branches, sawn timber and similar material, felling
trees and cutting branches of felled or fallen trees.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage or injury that may result from use of the tool
for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
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Specific Safety Instructions
In addition to the general safety guidance supplied, the following instructions are specific to this
machine and must also be adhered to.
• When working with the chain saw the following safety equipment is vital to protect you.
- Protective gloves
- Suitable footwear
- Leg protectors
- Safety Glasses or Full Face Shield
- Helmet
- Ear Defenders
• Never switch on the chain saw unless you have a firm hold of the tool. Make sure that the
guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything.
• Always hold the saw with both hands (right hand on rear handle (1), left hand on front
handle (2)).
• Never saw above shoulder height
• Never saw while on a ladder, climbing a tree or from any other unsecure position.
• When sawing timber that is split take care that no small pieces are broken and thrown by the
chain.
• To carry the chain saw after use, the guide bar and chain should be covered with the chain
guard that is supplied with the tool.
Two Point Safety Switch
The saw is fitted with a safety device to prevent it being switched on accidentally. To switch on:
• Grasp the handle (2) with the left hand and with the thumb of the right hand push the locking
button (10) at the left side of the switch handle.
• With the locking button still depressed, squeeze the trigger and release the locking button.
• Release the trigger to switch on (The locking button returns into the locked position).
Chain Brake
The saw is fitted with a chain brake that brings the saw chain to a stop in one tenth of a second
if the hand-protection guard (3) is moved into the tripping position either by the operator’s hand
or as the result of a kickback. When the chain brake has been tripped, do not run the motor of
the saw unnecessarily long, set the guard immediately back to its normal position.
Keep Away From Soil
Chainsaws are designed for cutting wood only. Allowing the chain to make contact with soil
while in operation will dull the chain extremely fast. In the event the chain accidentally make
contact with soil, stop the chain immediately, disconnect it from the mains and clean the chain.
Overload Protection
The machine is fitted with an overload protector that will cut off the power to prevent damage
(19). To start the machine again after a shut down, disconnect it from the power source then
reconnect after 5 minutes.
Common causes of overload are: the chain is not sharp enough, the machine is not receiving
enough electrical current or that the power extension cable is too long.
Kickback
If the upper part of the guide-bar nose should inadvertently be allowed to touch against some
solid object, such as the trunk of the tree when sawing off branches, or some immediately
adjacent object, a trunk lying close to the one that is to be cut through for instance, the saw
may kick back and upwards towards the operator in the direction of the arrow in Fig.1. Note the
shaded kick back danger zone in the diagram.
Such dangerous kickbacks can largely be avoided by
working quietly and with forethought in the following
manner:
• While sawing, always watch the guide-bar nose
• Never attempt to cut with the nose of the guide bar.
• Take care when cutting thin and springy branches.
• Particular care must be taken when inserting objects into
an already started cut.
Push-back
Push-back will occur if an attempt is made to saw using the
top of the blade. This is also a hazard if this part of the saw
chain touches against some rigid object or if it jams in the
cut.(Fig.2)
Pull-forward
If the spiked stop is not set against the timber when cutting
using the bottom of the blade, the chain will pull the saw.
(Fig.3)
This is also a hazard if this part of the saw chain touches
against some rigid object or if it jams in the cut.
To minimize these risks it is thus important to saw with the
spiked stop against the timber whenever possible.
SET UP GUIDE
Fitting the guide bar and saw chain
Disconnect from mains power and wear protective gloves whenever doing any work on the saw
chain.
• Remove the side plate (6) by turning the locking nut (5) counterclockwise, remove it and set
to the side (Fig A).
• Now take the chain bar (7) and with the logo side facing you rotate the metal disc counter-
clockwise until it moves into the furthest position to the right.
• Fit the chain onto the bar between the 2 plates so that the cutting teeth face in the right
direction – note the symbol on the bar which shows the correct orientation.
• Holding the chain taut, place the bar onto the body of the machine so that the threaded bar
goes through the hole in the centre of the disc, and the chain fits around the sprocket. (Fig.
B)
• Ensure that the teeth on the chain fit correctly around the sprocket. If not then rotate the
sprocket a little and rotate the disc clockwise to take up any slack.
• While supporting the weight of the bar, place the side plate back onto the machine ensuring
the tab (Fig C 3) fits into the slot and rotate the locking nut so that it is attached loosely. (Fig.
C 1)
• Finally rotate the black collar around the locking nut (Fig. C 2) to bring the chain to the
correct tension, then tighten the locking nut.
5Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Re-tensioning the saw chain
When working with the chain saw, the chain may expand as a result of heat. It then becomes
slack and may slip off the guide bar.
It is necessary in this situation to re-tension the chain. Once finished working it is important to
release the tension before the chain cools down.
See the images below for correct tensioning of chain.
Saw chains
Working with a blunt saw chain causes the chain, guide bar and drive sprocket to wear rapidly
and may even lead to the chain breaking. So it is important to have the saw chain sharpened
by a competent workshop.
The relevant angles on the saw-chain cutters are:
• Side-plate filing angle:85°
• Top-plate cutting angle:60°
• Top-plate angle:0°
• A 4mm diameter round file should be used for sharpening the chain.
Guide bar
A small amount of ball-bearing grease should be fed occasionally with a grease gun through
the grease holes situated near the four rivets holding the nose sprocket on the guide bar.
The bottom edge of the bar is exposed to relatively heavy wear and so the bar should be
turned top to bottom whenever the chain is sharpened and at the same time the groove in the
bar and the oil holes should be cleaned.
Drive sprocket
If the teeth of the drive sprocket show any signs of wear, the sprocket should be replaced. The
drive sprocket should be changed with every second replacement of the chain.
Carbon brushes
When the chainsaw's brushes are worn beyond a certain limit, a tripping device in the brushes
will automatically stop the motor.
The brushes should be replaced by a specialist who has the right equipment. The saw can then
be given a thorough inspection at the same time and the motor be cleaned.
Correct Too Tight Too Slack
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Insufficient chain lubrication
If after running the chain saw for about 20 minutes only a little lubricating oil has left the
container, the cause may be blockage of the oil duct in the saw and/or the oil hole in the guide
bar. If so, they should be cleaned. To clean the oil duct , the cover plate can be removed, if
necessary, after unscrewing its fastening screw.
Warranty
This product has 1 Year Warranty for manufacturing defects. The warranty period will be
counted from the date of purchase of the product, according to purchase invoice. Product
warranty only covers manufacturing defects, defects resulting from improper use, does not
cover damages caused by dropping, improper transportation, connection to the mains power
supply not in compliance with the voltage specified in this manual, insertion of foreign objects
and natural wear of parts and parts such as plastic parts (caps, buttons, handles, latch locks,
power cables, etc.) and metal parts (wires, motors,etc.). Also not covered are damages due to
agents of nature, lightning, food, sea, oxidation, humidity etc.).
Problem
Motor does not run.
Chain does not move.
Poor cutting
performance.
Saw works only with
difficulty Chain jumps
off Bar.
Chain becomes hot.
Cause
No electricity
Chain brake
Running out of carbon brush
Chain brake
Blunt chain
Chain tension
Chain wrongly fitted
Chain tension
Chain lubrication
Remedy
Check socket, cable and plug.
See section “chain brake” and “Releasing the
chain brake”
Change the carbon brush
Check the chain brake, release if necessary.
Sharpen the chain
Check the chain tension
Check if the chain is fitted correctly
Check the chain tension
Check oil level Check chain lubrication
Size: 145x210mm REV 01/10/22157克铜版纸
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