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HTLi40 40cm 2000w Electric Chainsaw 485582 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 2000 336.
Contents General Power Tool Safety Warnings..............03 Work area safety.......................03 Electrical safety......................03 Personal safety......................04 Power tool use and care...................04 Safety warnings specific to the product..............05 Servicing........................07 Additional Safety Points for your Electric Chainsaw...........08 Causes and operator prevention of kickback.............08 Intended use/not intended use..................08 Residual risks......................08 Symbols........................
General Power Tool Safety Warnings Safety warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING! Read all safety warnings designated by the symbol and all instructions.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings Power tool use and care (continued) f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings Safety warnings specific to the product (continued) j) Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery; causing loss of control. k) Cut wood only. Do not use the chainsaw for purposes not intended. For example, do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings Safety warnings specific to the product (continued) n) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chainsaw in unexpected situations. o) Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
Additional Safety Points for your Electric Chainsaw Intended use/not intended use This chainsaw is only designed for cutting bushes, trunks or timber beams up to a diameter according the guide bar length. It is only allowed to cut wood. Every other use of the machine is a 'not intended' use.
Symbols Warnings symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Be sure to study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to use the machine more effectively and reduce the risk of accidents. Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
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Parts List Parts Rear handle On/off switch Lock-off button Oil filler cap Front handle Activation lever for kickback brake (hand guard) Guide bar Chain Chain/bar cover Activation lever for sharpening the chain Chain locking knob Chain tensioning knob Spiked bumper Blade protection cover Oil visual guage (see fig.
Intended Use The chainsaw is intended for sawing trees, tree trunks, branches, wooden beams, and planks, etc. Cuts can be sawn with or across the grain. This product is not suitable for sawing mineral materials. Preparation Tensioning chain Always check the chain tension before use, after the first cuts and regularly during use, approx.
Preparation Tensioning chain (continued) In case of a too loose chain and bar, please make the below action: 1. Loosen the chain bar by turning the chain locking knob (11) anticlockwise until it is slightly loose (usually half or one cycle away). (See Fig. F). 2.
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Preparation Lubrication (continued) loosen Filling the oil tank: 1. Set the chainsaw on any suitable surface with the oil filler cap facing upward. 2. Clean the area around the oil filler cap; using a cloth, unscrew the cap. 3. Add the chainsaw oil until the reservoir is full, do not overfill. Notice the oil level in the oil reservoir window on the right side of the chainsaw.
Preparation Kickback Warning: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact, in some cases, may cause lightning-fast reverse reaction, i.e. kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator;...
Preparation Kickback (continued) - Never try cutting through two logs at the same time, only cut one log at a time. - Do not bury the guide bar nose or try to plunge cut (boring into wood using guide bar nose). - Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch the chain.
Operation Chain brake 2. CHAIN BRAKE (See Fig. J) WARNING! Check the voltage and current supply. The voltage and current supply must comply with the ratings on the type plate. WARNING! Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw ( ≥...
Operation Tips for cutting 4. TIPS FOR CUTTING - Use the chainsaw to cut wood (tree trunks, branches, planks and beams). Never use the saw for other materials. - Take care that the chain does not come into contact with the ground or foreign materials other than wood.
Operation Trimming a tree (pruning) (continued) Make a third cut as close to the tree trunk as possible on the underside of the limb stub. Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through the diameter of the stub.
Operation Felling a tree (continued) to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch is being made. Felling back cut (See Fig. M) Make the felling back cut at least 50mm higher than the horizontal notching cut, as illustrated in Figure M.
Operation Bucking a log Bucking a log (See Fig. O/Fig. P/Fig. Q/Fig. R ) Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed in both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks.
Cleaning the Saw Body Cleaning the saw body Do not use water, solvents or polishes as mediums for cleaning and maintenance. Remove all debris, especially from the motor cooling vents. Remove and brush clean the cover plate, chain and chain bar after one to three hours of use.
Cleaning the Saw Body Normal guide bar maintenance (See Fig. T) 1. Remove the guide bar from the chainsaw. 2. Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically. Use a putty knife or wire brush. 3. Clean oil slots after each use. 4.
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Cleaning the Saw Body Sharpening the chain (continued) Make a test cut to determine if the chain has been sufficiently sharpened. If not, repeat the sharpening procedure until the chain is sufficiently sharp. CAUTION: SHARPENING WITH THE POWERSHARP ® SYSTEM PRODUCES LOW ENERGY SPARKS.
Cleaning the Saw Body Chain and chain bar assembly WARNING! Do not connect the chainsaw to the mains before it is completely assembled. Always use gloves when handling the chain: 1. Unpack all parts carefully. 2. Place the chainsaw on any suitable flat surface. 3.
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Cleaning the Saw Body Chain and chain bar assembly (continued) 5. Check if all parts are seated properly and hold the chain and guide bar in a level position. (See Fig. D) tighten 6. Fit the cover plate, ensure that the guide wheel fits into the groove of the cover plate .
Troubleshooting Never use tools with defective On/Off switches or a defective kickback brake (Hand Guard). In the case of all other types of technical faults, contact the helpline or local service centre. Technical data Product data Voltage 220-240V~ 50Hz Rated power 2000W Bar length 40cm...
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Technical data Vibration emission WARNING! The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used: How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled. The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
Accessories 1 x Lubrication oil bottle with 100ml capacity 1 x Blade protection cover (already assembled) 1 x Bar (already assembled) 1 x Chain (already assembled) We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name.
Plug Replacement (UK & Ireland only) If you need to replace the fitted plug then follow the instructions below. Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral Brown = Live As the colours of the wires in the electrical cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
Warranty Any claim under this warranty must be made within 2 years of the date of purchase. To make a claim under the warranty, take the product (with proof of purchase) to your local store. HHGL Limited bears reasonable, direct expenses of claiming under the warranty. You may submit details and proof to our store for consideration.