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LAWN STAR LSPS 5850 Operating Instructions Manual

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PROFESSIONAL
PETROL CHAIN SAW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: LSPS 5850

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL PETROL CHAIN SAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: LSPS 5850...

  • Page 2: Important Instructions For Your Personal Safety

    Thank you for purchasing the Lawn Star Petrol Chain Saw which is one of the finest and most advanced chain saws today’s technology can produce. Before you begin using it, please read this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the control and the proper use of this product to ensure you get the best possible performance from it.
  • Page 3  When not in use put the chain saw down in such a manner that there is no risk of injury.  Switch the device off, wait for the chain to come to a complete standstill and disconnect the spark plug before setting, servicing, cleaning, transportation or storage.
  • Page 4  With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.  Keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running.
  • Page 5 Warning Symbols Read operating instructions Keep bystanders away from before operating this machine chain saw when it is in use Hold the chain saw with Warning: Kick-back both hands when operating. Wear heavy-duty safety Avoid running the engine indoors. gloves The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY OF CHAIN SAW CAUTION: The saw chain has very sharp edges. Always use safety gloves when assembling the chain. Your chain saw package contains the following items as illustrated in figure 1. Engine Bar protector Chain bar Saw chain Chain file Universal tool Screwdriver for carburettor...
  • Page 7 Chain Chain Nuts brake OFF brake ON Chain (operating cover position) Guard Figure 3a Lower Figure 2 hole Oiling Tensioner port bolt Chain cover Figure 3b Chain claw catch bolt Figure 4 Sprocket Figure 5 Figure 6 1. Loosen Figure 7 2.

  • Page 8: Chain Oil

    No claims under warranty can be accepted if damage occurs due to the chain saw being operated without chain oil.  Use Lawn Star chain lube (stock code 90-30000). Alternatively motor oil grade SAE 10W-30 can be used.

  • Page 9: Chain Catch Bolt

     CAUTION: The engine must be switched off before the chain brake is released.  To release brake, pull up the front guard toward the front handle till “click” sound is heard.  Check the chain brake operation before each usage by running the saw at full throttle for 1-2 seconds and pushing the front hand guard forward.

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  Check the working area, the wood to be cut and cutting direction. If there is an obstacle, remove it.  Ensure you have a clear working area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from falling timber ...

  • Page 11: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Fill fuel (Fig.10-No.12) and chain oil (Fig.10-No.13) tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely (refer to the “FUELING” and “CHAIN OIL” sections in this manual). 2. Ensure safety brake guard (Fig.10-No.1) is pushed fully forwards towards the chain into the on position.

  • Page 12: Checking Oil Supply

    CHECKING OIL SUPPLY  After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and observe if chain oil is sprayed off (Fig.12).  First switch off the engine, wait for the chain to stop and then remove the spark plug wire before adjusting the chain oil flow.
  • Page 13 INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CORRECT USE OF THE CHAIN SAW REMOVING BRANCHES (Fig.15)  Ensure that you are standing properly.  Cut a deep notch from below into the branch about 15cm from the trunk.  Now cut the branch from above about 5cm further outwards from the lower notch until the branch drops off.
  • Page 14 Area B Area A 15cm Figure 15 Figure 16 Key: 1. Felling notch cut 2. Felling notch cut 45° 3. Felling cut 4. Wedge 5. Felling direction Figure 17 A – Felling direction B – Danger area C – Escape area Figure 18 Tree Figure 19...

  • Page 15: Maintenance After Each Use

    MAINTAINANCE AND CLEANING In order to maintain your chain saw in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in this manual at regular intervals. Leave all maintenance other than the items listed in the Owner’s Manual to your competent servicing dealer. Repairs and servicing must only be performed by authorised dealers and service agents.
  • Page 16 Fuel filter Replace every 12 months. (a) Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the fuel tank refilling inlet (Fig.10 No.12). (b) Disassemble the filter and wash with gasoline, or replace with new one if needed. NOTE After removing the filter and when assembling the filter, take care not to allow filter fibres or dirt inside the suction pipe.
  • Page 17 File Note: only clamp the chain bar and NOT the chain Figure 24 Figure 25 30° 85° 0.65 mm 60° Figure 26 Figure 27...

  • Page 18: Guide Bar

    SAW CHAIN WARNING It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when  Sawdust becomes powder-like.  You need extra force to saw in.  The cut way does not go straight. ...

  • Page 19: Transportation And Storage

    Engine type: 2-stroke naturally aspirated Engine displacement: 58cc Fuel type: lead-free petrol 2-stroke oil type: Lawn Star high performance 2-stoke oil (90-20000) Fuel/oil mixing ratio: 25:1 Fuel tank capacity: 550 ml Chain oil type: Lawn Star chain lube (90-30000) Chain oil tank capacity:...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    (Oil/Fuel mix ratio 1:25) Dirty air filter or fuel Clean as per instructions filter Incorrect oil used Use Lawn Star High performance 2- stroke engine oil (90-20000) Chain does not run Chain brake is on Check the position of the chain brake guard.

  • Page 22: Warranty Card

    PHONE : PHONE: 6 MONTH COMMERCIAL USE WARRANTY Lawn Star (Pty) Ltd. guarantees this unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If any such defect should become apparent during a period of 6 MONTHS From the date of the original purchase, we undertake to repair this unit free of charge or replace this unit with a factory reconditioned unit at our discretion.
  • Page 23 LAWN STAR ( PTY ) LTD. For service and warranty repairs please contact your nearest Service Agent listed below: CUSTOMER CARE : 0860-LAWNSTAR HEAD OFFICE : 98 Bofors Circle, Epping 2 South, Cape Town PO Box 496, Parow, 7499 Tel: 021-535-5249...

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