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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100641
ChAiNSAw
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
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READ AND SAVE ThiS MANUAL. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
REV 20210426
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 This manual should remain with the product. Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. REV 20210426 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 100641 - ChAiNSAw TAbLE Of CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Maintenance Schedule ........... introduction ........... Adding Bar and Chain Oil ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    100641 - ChAiNSAw iNTRODUCTiON SAfETY DEfiNiTiONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100641 - ChAiNSAw iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS fuel Safety Read all instructions before operating. DANGER  wARNiNG  GaSOLINE aND GaSOLINE VaPORS aRE hIGhLY FLammaBLE aND EXPLOSIVE. When using the chainsaw, all safety rules must be followed. Always read these instructions before operating the chainsaw Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
  • Page 5 These are available it does not turn on and off properly. Have defective parts from Champion or other qualified service dealer. Use of any replaced by Champion or other qualified service dealer. other parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the...

  • Page 6: Kickback Safety

    Saw Chain Direction Fig. A iMPORTANT SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100641 - ChAiNSAw Kickback Safety Pinch 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. In some cases, tip contact may cause...

  • Page 7: Other Safety Warnings

    These are available from the tank, indoors where fumes may reach open flames (pilot Champion or other qualified service dealer. Use of any lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.). unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury –...

  • Page 8: Safety Labels

    21BPX072X to 91P062X D-change back to 21BPX072X 10-20X 1-4X This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for Quick Start 1696-L-PR Colors outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    SAfETY iNSTRUCTiONS 100641 - ChAiNSAw Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 10: Quickstart Label Symbols

    2mm safe margin; to be printed on white substrate. 9. Carefully disengage the chain brake. This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100641 - ChAiNSAw CONTROLS AND fEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your chainsaw. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Chainsaw 1. Guide Bar 10. Throttle Trigger 2.

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 100641 - ChAiNSAw Safety features 1. Low-Kickback Saw Chain – significantly reduces the 5. On/Off Switch – immediately stops the engine when moved chance of kickback and the intensity of kickback, due to to the off position. The ON/OFF ignition switch automatically specially designed depth gauges and guard links.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    IF... If the chain does not stop moving, have the chainsaw mix it with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an serviced by Champion or other qualified service dealer. equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23mL) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel, according to the instructions on the container.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of unleaded gasoline with 2-cycle 4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. engine oil. Do not mix them directly in the chainsaw’s fuel tank. 5. Reinstall the fuel cap.
  • Page 15 OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw 2. First time use, or after sitting unused for 3 or more months, 4. DO NOT touch the throttle control (Fig. 3). Set the chainsaw slowly push the PURGE bulb all the way in and release 20 on a flat, level surface.

  • Page 16: Tips For Best Results

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw NOTiCE wARNiNG   The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates without Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full before operation. hesitation. Check the oil level periodically so that it does not drop below half full.

  • Page 17: Holding The Chainsaw

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw holding the Chainsaw Chain line wARNiNG  When carrying a chainsaw with engine running, always engage the chain brake. wARNiNG  Incorrect Stance Always hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear Figure 8 handle with the right hand.

  • Page 18: Cutting Procedure Basics

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw Cutting Procedure basics – Stay uphill from the tree; it will most likely roll or slide after it falls. 1. Start the chainsaw. Refer to Starting Instructions in the Starting and Stopping section. 135° from planned 2.
  • Page 19 OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw 1. Make a horizontal cut into the trunk of the tree (Fig. 11). 3. Periodically glance up during the felling back cut to see if The cut should be about 1/3 the diameter of the tree and the tree is going to fall in the correct direction.

  • Page 20: Limbing

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw Limbing DANGER  Limbing is the process of removing branches from a fallen tree. Use extreme caution when cutting a fallen tree that is still 1. Leave the larger support limbs under the tree for last (Fig. 15).

  • Page 21: Pruning

    OPERATiON 100641 - ChAiNSAw Log supported Second cut Load on one end Wedge First cut (1/3 diameter) Figure 16 Figure 20 Pruning First cut (1/3 diameter) Log supported on two ends Load wARNiNG  When carrying a chainsaw with engine running, always engage the chain brake.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Make sure Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control the chain oil reservoir is always filled. Always use bar and devices and system may be performed by a Champion or chain oil. other qualified service dealer. Call 1-877-338-0999 for more information.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Bar And Chain Oil Flow

    MAiNTENANCE 100641 - ChAiNSAw The guide bar and saw chain require lubrication to minimize friction. Never starve the guide bar and chain of lubricating oil. Running the chainsaw without enough oil will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten the life of the saw chain, cause rapid dulling of the saw chain and excessive wear to the guide bar from overheating.

  • Page 24: Removing And Installing The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    MAiNTENANCE 100641 - ChAiNSAw The desired chain tensioning depends upon temperature of the saw chain. Too loose Correct cold tension – Cold Chain Tension - The chain should fit snuggly against the underside of the guide bar. No sagging should be visible (Fig.
  • Page 25 MAiNTENANCE 100641 - ChAiNSAw Removing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 1. Allow the chainsaw to fully cool after use. Place saw on flat CAUTiON  and level surface. Bar and chain are sized appropriately to each saw and gear 2.

  • Page 26: Maintaining The Saw Chain

    (Fig. 33). Champion or other qualified service dealer or replace the saw chain. 2f. Occasionally remove filings from the file teeth with a wire brush.

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Guide Bar

    MAiNTENANCE 100641 - ChAiNSAw 2. Clean the guide bar groove and oil passages whenever Filling angle the saw chain is removed, when the chainsaw has been Left-hand cutters used heavily or when the saw chain appears dirty. Use a screwdriver, putty knife, wire brush or similar instrument to remove debris from the guide bar groove (Fig.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    MAiNTENANCE 100641 - ChAiNSAw Replacing the Guide bar and Saw Chain Oil passage wARNiNG  Always use a low-kickback saw chain, which significantly reduces the danger of kickback. Low-kickback saw chain does Guide bar groove not completely eliminate kickback. A low-kickback or “safety chain,”...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Idle Speed

    6. Inspect the spark plug. If the spark plug is cracked, fouled 2. Release the throttle control and let the engine idle. or dirty, replace it with a Champion RCJ7Y or Bosch L8RTF Spark Plug 2a. If the engine stops, use a small Phillips or flat-head screwdriver to turn the idle speed screw clockwise, 1/8 7.

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    STORAGE 100641 - ChAiNSAw 11. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the air filter cover 4. Use compressed air, up to 40 PSI, to blow debris from the securely. cylinder fins (Fig. 46). The cylinder fins must be cleaned on a regular basis to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the chainsaw as a result of fire.

  • Page 31: Long-Term Storage (30 Days Or More)

    STORAGE 100641 - ChAiNSAw Long-term Storage (30 days or more) 1. Remove the fuel cap, tip the chainsaw and drain the fuel into an approved container. Reinstall the fuel cap. 2. Start the chainsaw engine and allow it to run until fuel starvation and shuts off.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Spark Plug ......Champion RCJ7Y or Bosch L8RTF Lubrication ........

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLEShOOTiNG 100641 - ChAiNSAw TROUbLEShOOTiNG Problem Cause Solution The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press the purge bulb 10 times or until fuel is The purge bulb was not pressed enough visible Open fuel cap to let vapor out. Press purge bulb...
  • Page 34 The policy of CPE is to continuously improve its products. Repair/Replacement Warranty Therefore, CPE reserves the right to change, modify, or Champion Power Equipment (CPE) warrants to the original discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all consumer purchaser that each new CPE brand gasoline chainsaw products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.
  • Page 35 THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA, and CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2021 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 36 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. 2.
  • Page 37 You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.

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