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Direct power SCS5251 Safety And Operating Manual

52cc 19” chainsaw
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52cc 19" Chainsaw
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
PLU: 399559
SCS5251

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  • Page 1 52cc 19” Chainsaw SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL PLU: 399559 SCS5251...
  • Page 2 SAFETY POINTS FOR operate the chainsaw near a naked flame or spilled fuel. After re-fueling, always wipe off YOUR PETROL CHAIN any spilled fuel, move the chainsaw away from the fueling point before starting the engine. WARNING! The saw is intended only OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY for the cutting of wood.

  • Page 3: Kickback Safety Precautions

    Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect 4. Move at least 3 metres from fueling site before your head. Chain saw noise may damage your starting engine. hearing. 5. Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non- Always wear noise protection equipment (ear combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, plugs or ear muffs) to protect your hearing.
  • Page 4 kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Reduced kickback bar Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. A Reduced- -Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks.

  • Page 5: Symbols On The Device

    SYMBOLS ON THE DEVICE Warning! See instruction handbook! WARNING: Appropriate ear, eye and head protection must be worn. Hot surfaces will burn fingers or palms Keep safety distance between user and machinery No smoking and naked flames Gloves with saw protection Boots with saw protection, steel toe-cap and non-slip sole Always grip the machine with two hands Kickback: never cut with the tip of the chainsaw.

  • Page 6: Component List

    COMPONENT LIST 15. Chain oil filler cap 16. Fuel mix fill cap 1. Rear handle 17. Starter housing 2. Throttle lockoff 18. Screwdriver 3. Filter hood cap 19. Chain adjustment & Spark plug tool 4. Filter cover 20. File 5. Front handle 21.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    ACCESSORIES Blade protection cover Chain Guide bar File Chain adjustment & spark plug tool Screwdriver Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

  • Page 8: Know Your Chain Saw

    KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW and saw chain: Release the chain brake (6) by pulling the hand “I”/”O” SWITCH (14) guard in direction of arrow. (Fig. D) Ensure the The “I”/”O” switch is used to stop the engine. chain brake lever is in disengaged position. THROTTLE TRIGGER (11) Fig.D The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine...
  • Page 9 Fig.G Fig.J Fig.H 11) Install the chain bar locking nuts(8) and finger tighten with Chain adjustment & Spark plug tool (19) only. Tension the chain as detailed in the next section. 2. CHAIN TENSION WARNING! Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

  • Page 10: Operation

    in the safety rules section of this chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. manual before you begin. If you do Fig.L not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the information.
  • Page 11 4) BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION COLD The service life of the bar and chain depends on good lubrication. We recommend using a good quality Chainsaw Chain Oil. Otherwise it will result Disengaged chain brake in damage to the bar, the chain and oil pump. The bar and chain require continuous lubrication.

  • Page 12: Important Points To Remember

    IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER Fig.O3 When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE;...

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    • Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine Fig.P1 to reach full speed before cutting. • Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. • Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. • Exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or engine can result.

  • Page 14: Felling Large Trees

    lengths from the nearest person or other objects. your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially Engine noise can drown out a warning call. fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw aside and and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made.
  • Page 15 saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and Fig.V2 carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. (Fig. T) Fig.T WARNING! Never turn saw upside down to undercut.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    15. LIMBING AND PRUNING cutting until you start hearing wood crack. Stand WARNING! Be alert for and guard back and watch the limb snap off the tree under it against kickback. Do not allow the moving own weight. chain to contact any other branches or objects at Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Air Filter

    • Front Hand Guard Fig.Y2 3. CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING. 4. CHECK GUIDE BAR (Fig. Y1 & Y2) Conditions which require guide bar maintenance: •...
  • Page 18 Fig.Z1 Fig.AA2 The spark plug should be replaced each year to Fig.Z2 ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. 1) Open filter hood cap (3) and remove filter cover (4). 2) Unscrew nut onto air filter (See Fig. Z1). 3) Pull off the spark plug boot.
  • Page 19 Make sure the engine is stooped. Use a round file of proper size for your chain. Chain type: 21 VB File size: 3/16 (4.5mm) Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated. (Fig.

  • Page 20: Seasonal Storage

    TRANSPORTING THE • Store chain saw and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open CHAIN SAW flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. WARNING! Always stop the engine • Store chain saw with all guards in place and before putting a chain saw down or position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot carrying it.

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