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Qualcast 46 cc Petrol Chainsaw Original Assembly Instructions Assembly Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0151 649 1500 Republic of Ireland 1890 946 244 www.einhell.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your chainsaw, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Step 3 ................................9 Step 4 .................................11 Step 5 .................................13 Step 6 .................................14 Step 7 .................................16 Getting Help ...............................16 Useful Information Useful Information Type of Machine AQP-PC 4645 Article Number of Machine 45.016.62 Identification Number of Machine 11011 Customer Helpline 0151 649 1500...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the chainsaw. This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal injury or death if you do not observe the warning.
In the Box Parts Tools Main body assembly Guide bar Chain oil Small Screwdriver Chain brake lever Saw chain 2-stroke engine oil Multi tool assembly Fuel mixing canister Protective cover Chain file Customer Helpline 0151 649 1500...
Assembly Preparing to assemble the chainsaw WARNING! Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to yourself or to the chainsaw. IMPORTANT! Before assembling the chainsaw, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the chainsaw if you observe any damaged components.
Assembly Step 1 (continued) 1b. Fit the guide bar CAUTION! The guide bar is not securely fixed to the main body when this step is completed. Take care when carrying out the next steps not to drop the guide bar. Ensure the oiling hole of the guide bar is kept clear of dirt and any build-up of residue.
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Assembly Step 1 (continued) 1c. Position the guide bar backwards Carefully push the guide bar towards the rear of the main body as far as it will go. Customer Helpline 0151 649 1500...
Assembly Step 2 2. Check the saw chain orientation Unravel the saw chain and spread it out on a flat and level surface. Check the orientation of the cutting edges. These must be facing forwards in the direction of rotation as shown above and on the information label.
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Assembly Step 3 3a. Place the saw chain onto the drive sprocket WARNING! Always wear suitable gloves when assembling or maintaining the saw chain. NOTE! Ensure the saw chain is in the correct orientation as described in step 2 before fitting to the drive sprocket.
Assembly Step 3 (continued) 3b. Feed the saw chain around the guide bar Once the saw chain is correctly fitted onto the drive sprocket , continue to feed the saw chain along the upper surface and nose of the guide bar .
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Assembly Step 4 4a. Adjust the tensioning bar position Before the chain brake lever assembly can be fitted to the main body assembly , the tensioning bar (part of the chain brake lever assembly) must be adjusted. Using a screwdriver or the multi tool blade, turn the tension adjustment screw anti-clockwise until the tensioning bar is at the end of its travel towards the circular brake band...
Assembly Step 4 (continued) 4b. Ensure the chain brake is disengaged NOTE! The chain brake lever assembly may be supplied with chain brake lever in the disengaged position. Place the chain brake lever assembly on a firm and level surface. While grasping the back of the chain brake lever assembly firmly with one hand, pull the chain brake lever...
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Assembly Step 5 5. Fit the chain brake lever assembly IMPORTANT! When fitting the chain brake lever assembly , take care not to trap the rubber strip against the side of the main body assembly . The rubber strip must remain perpendicular to the side of the chain brake lever assembly.
Assembly Step 5 (continued) IMPORTANT! Do not fully tighten the guide bar fastening nuts . They must remain loose enough to allow the position of the guide bar to be adjusted in the following step. Align the holes in the chain brake lever assembly with the location pins Push the chain brake lever assembly fully against the main body...
Assembly Step 6 (continued) CAUTION! The saw chain will stretch after as little as five cuts following initial tensioning. Refer to the operation and maintenance manual for instructions on adjusting the saw chain tension. CAUTION! It is essential that the correct saw chain tension is maintained. This will ensure that the saw chain , drive sprocket, guide bar and engine do not wear prematurely.
Assembly Step 6 (continued) 6b. Fully tighten the guide bar fastening nuts Once the saw chain is at the correct tension, fully tighten the guide bar fastening nuts using the supplied multi tool. Step 7 7. Safe storage If you are not going to use the chainsaw straight away, fit the protective cover over the saw chain and the guide bar Assembly is now complete.
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