CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. CONTENTS Description of Symbols..................1 Machine Specifications ..................1 Unpacking......................1 General Safety Instructions................2 Chainsaw Safety....................3 Personal Protective Equipment.................4 Operational Safety.....................5 Parts Diagram....................7 Assembling Your Chainsaw................8 Fuel and Lubrication..................10 Operating Your Chainsaw................11 Maintenance.....................17 Storing Your Chainsaw..................23 Troubleshooting....................24 Warranty......................25...
Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your Qualcut Chainsaw is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. WARNING: Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using . For your own safety, please read and follow ALL safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chainsaw. Improper use can lead to serious injury. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Additional Safety Rules for Petrol Chain • Never work above shoulder level or reach out to cut a branch: ensure you have stable footing at all times. Saws • Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking NOTE: For safety reasons the chain saw is shipped with the gas or explosive dust.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. • Do not let go whilst the motor is running. • Safety boots with a good non-slip tread incorporating • Make sure that the area of operation is free of obstructions. protection to toes and shins. •...
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. OPERATIONAL SAFETY This chainsaw has been especially designed for tree maintenance 13. Always inspect the chain saw before each use for worn, and should therefore only be used by trained operators when Ioose, or damaged parts. Never operate a chainsaw that is working on trees.
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Kickback Safety Precautions Effects of Vibration for Chain Saw Users If you continue to use high-vibration tools these symptoms will probably get worse, for example: DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK! • The numbness in your hands could become permanent Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches and you won’t be able to feel things at all;...
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. ASSEMBLING YOUR 2. Remove the bar retaining nut(s) (b). Remove chain brake cover (c) CHAINSAW by pulling straight out, some force may be required. Tools For Assembly NOTE: Discard the two plastic washers as they are only used for shipping.
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Adjusting Saw Chain This diagram shows information concerning correct cold tension (A), correct warm tension (B) and as a guide for when chainsaw needs adjustment (C). CHAIN BRAKE MECHANICAL TEST WARNING: The purpose of the chain brake is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback; however, it cannot provide the intended measure of protection if the saw is operated carelessly.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. To Test Chain Brake FUEL AND LUBRICATION Fuel 5L Fuel = 125ml 2 Stroke Oil = 40:1 Ratio Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with 40:1 custom 2 cycle engine oil for best results. Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. OPERATION Engine Pre-start Checks WARNING: Never start or operate the saw unless the bar and chain are properly installed. Starting the Engine...
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Re-starting a Warm Engine Stopping Engine Chain Brake Operational Test...
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Saw Chain / Bar Lubrication Automatic Oiler...
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. FELLING Felling a Tree WARNING: A retreat path (a) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line in the fall. WARNING: Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property.
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Felling Cut WARNING: As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. Whe tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chainsaw down and leave area along retreat path. LIMBING WARNING: Never cut tree limbs while standing on tree trunk.
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CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. Bucking using a sawhorse...
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. MAINTENANCE Preventative Maintenance AIR FILTER Cleaning Air Filter: WARNING: Never operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and will damage it. Keep the air filter clean! 1 7.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. WARNING: Never perform maintenance when the engine is hot, to avoid any chance of burning hands or fingers. FUEL FILTER Replacing Fuel Filter: WARNING: Never operate saw without a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain tank completely before changing filter.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. WARNING: Wear heavy duty work gloves when handling the bar and chain. CHAIN MAINTENANCE WARNING: Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain. This could cause damage to the sprocket.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: When having wrong sharpened chain, there may occur a higher danger of kickback. WARNING: All cutting teeth must be similarly long. Different lengths of teeth can cause rough run of the chain or it’s rupture as well. WARNING: After sharpening cutting teeth 3 or 4 times, have the saw sharpened by any authorised service.
CS4600 POWER PRODUCTS LL C. WARNING: A sharp chain produces well defined chips. When your chain starts to produce sawdust it’s time to sharpen. WARNING: Proper adjustment of the depth gauge is as important as proper sharpening of the chain. STORING A CHAINSAW...
1. DURATION: The manufacturer warrants that it will repair or 7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS replace, at no charge for parts or labour, the QUALCUT Chainsaw, WARRANTY: if proven defective in material or workmanship, during the following time period(s) after date of original retail purchase: A.
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