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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 41 cm Petrol Chainsaw CS4100-3 Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0345 605 2067 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your chainsaw, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760 For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and great results using Spear & Jackson tools. Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage. Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability firmly in mind, which has earned Spear &...
CONTENTS Safety Information Description of symbols General safety Preparation safety Operation safety Kickback safety Maintenance and storage safety Intended use in the Box Assemble Prepare Safety features Chain brake mechanical test Adjust the chain tension Filling with engine fuel and lubrication oil Filling the lubrication oil Operate Start the engine...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the electric chainsaw. Read instruction handbook before Do not touch to prevent burns.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine GENERAL SAFETY The port to refuel mixed gasoline. The chain is designed exclusively for sawing The port to top up chain oil. wood. You may only fell trees if you have received the appropriate training.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine PREPARATION the proper use of the equipment. ■ Never allow children or WARNING! people unfamiliar with ■ DO NOT operate a these instructions to chainsaw with one use the chainsaw.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine chainsaw. Keep bystanders Make sure that the chain and animals out of the rotation stops when the work area. chain brake is applied. ■ DO NOT start cutting until ■...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine other than the items exhaust fumes as soon listed in the user manual as the engine is started. safety and maintenance Never work in enclosed instructions should be areas or in areas with poor performed by competent ventilation.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine warranty will be voided steps to keep your cutting if the machine is used jobs free from accident or in commercial, trade or injury. industrial businesses or for ■...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine ■ Cut at high engine speeds. When cutting from under an object using the top of ■ Do not overreach or cut the chain the object may above shoulder height.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine enclosure; Any use of the machine that deviates from its intended ■ To reduce the fire hazard, use and is not included keep the engine, silencer in these instructions is and petrol storage area considered unauthorized free of hedge, leaves, or...
IN THE BOX PARTS Front handle Start handle Brake lever/hand guard Throttle trigger Saw chain Safety trigger lock Chain bar Air filter cover Chain cover Stop switch Choke control lever Chain catcher Chain tension adjustment wheel Bar sheath Chain cover tighten wheel Chain oil 100ml Primer bulb Plug wrench...
ASSEMBLE Unpacking i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface. ii. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable. iii. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact the aftersales service within 28 days of purchase.
PREPARE SAFETY FEATURES LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN: helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD: protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle while saw is running.
PREPARE 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. Always test the chain brake before using your saw and periodically while on the job.
PREPARE ADJUST THE CHAIN TENSION 1. Place the chainsaw on a flat ground. Slide the chain cover lever (A) out, and slightly loosen the chain cover(anti-clockwise rotating). 2. While holding the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the chain tension adjust wheel (B) until the chain engages in the bar channel.
PREPARE CAUTION! If the saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT the clutch, chain bar, chain and crank shaft bearing will suffer premature wear. Above fig. shows the correct tension A (when cold) and tension B (when warm). FIG C shows a chain that is too loose.
PREPARE Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. Prior to fastening the fuel cap, clean and inspect the seal located inside the fuel cap.
OPERATE START THE ENGINE START WARNING! Do not start the engine whilst holding the chainsaw in one hand. The saw chain may touch your body. This is very dangerous. start 1. Set the switch to the “1” position. START switch 2.
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OPERATE 5. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground (one foot fix the rear handle, left hand hold the front handle), pull the start handle four times to warm the engine. At this step, the engine will usually not start. 6.
OPERATE NOTE! If you fail to start your machine or require further assistance, please contact our after sales support team at 0345 605 2067. - When restarting immediately after stopping the engine or when the engine is warm, it will not be necessary to use the choke function.
OPERATE CHECK CHAIN BRAKE This machine is equipped with a chain-brake that will immediately disable the chain upon the occurrence of kickback during cutting. The brake is automatically operated by inertia forces, which act on the weight fitted inside the front guard.
OPERATE STOP THE ENGINE 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a few seconds. 2. Set the switch to the “O” position. switch IMPORTANT: Do not put the chainsaw on the ground when it is still running. For additional safety, Switch the chainsaw off when not in use or between cuts.
OPERATE SAWING WARNING! Before proceeding to your job, read the “Safety instructions” section. It is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your unit. Always follow the safety regulations. The chainsaw must only be used for cutting wood.
OPERATE 3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into the tree on the felling side. 4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of the notch and felling direction at a level slightly higher than the bottom of the notch. 2nd cut 1st cut 5.
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OPERATE direction to prevent the chain bar from being trapped in the cut. - Do not use an unstable foothold or ladder. - Do not overreach. - Do not cut above shoulder height. - Always use both hands to grip the saw. A log lying on the ground.
MAINTENANCE LIST OF VULNERABLE PARTS Description Models or specifications Spark Plug LD L8RTF/902700 Chain bar 160SDEA041 Saw chain PJ057X MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE WARNING! Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Oiling port Detach the chain bar and check the oiling port (A) for clogging. 3. Chain bar When the chain bar is dismounted, remove sawdust from the bar groove and the oiling port. Grease the nose sprocket through the grease port on the tip of the bar.
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MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE CHAIN 1.Pull the chain-brake back and ensure that it has been released. (the chain cover can only be removed with the chain-brake disengaged) 2. Then loosen the chain cover tighten wheel and the chain cover 3.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the nuts to chainsaw and fasten the nuts until finger tight. 6. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the adjustment wheel until the chain engages in the bar channel.
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MAINTENANCE PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS 1. Start assembly 2. Fan cover 3. Fan 4. Cylinder fins 5. Engine cover Air cooling system Dust clogging around the cooling system and the cylinder fins will cause overheating of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cooling system and the cylinder fins with a brush after removing the cylinder cover, the air cleaner and the recoil case.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF THE SAW CHAIN AND CHAIN BAR NOTE! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to always keep the cutters always sharp. The cutters need to be sharpened when: 1. Sawdust becomes powder-like. 2. Cutting requires extra force. 3.
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MAINTENANCE Chain Bar 1. Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear. 2. The bar rail should always have parallel internal faces (see diagram). Check for wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them, the rail is normal.
TECHNICAL DATA Model CS4100-3 Engine displacement 41cm Engine 1.5kW Bar length 40 cm Chain gauge (0.050˝), 1.27 mm Idling speed 3300±300 /min Maximum speed with cutting equipment 11000 /min Max chain speed 21 m/s Fuel tank capacity 260 ml Oil tank capacity...
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TECHNICAL DATA LWA sound power level 114 dB(A) Vibration ahv (front handle) max. 6.5 m/s K=1.5 m/s Vibration ahv (rear handle) max. 6 m/s K=1.5 m/s The sound intensity level for the operator may exceed 80 dB(A) and ear protection measures are necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION! - Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work. - If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot. Thus, do not touch parts that emanate heat, as these may burn you.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Smokes exces- 1. Incorrect fuel mixture 1. Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mix) sively Poor perfor- 1. Blunt chain 1. Sharpen or replace the chain mance when 2. Loose chain 2. Tension the chain operated Engine dies 1. Empty petrol tank 1.
WARRANTY If your device develops a fault, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0345 605 2067, we can solve 80% of problems via the phone. 1. These warranty terms cover additional warranty rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.
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