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Qualcast
37 cm, 35 cc Petrol chainsaw PC40
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Original instruction
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Chainsaw
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your Chainsaw, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline
on
0844 801
3652.
After Sales Support
Phone
Email
customer.service@husqvarna.co.uk
0844 801 3652
Oct 2012
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Summary of Contents for Oregon Qualcast PC40
- Page 1 Qualcast 37 cm, 35 cc Petrol chainsaw PC40 Operation and Maintenance Manual Original instruction After Sales Support Phone 0844 801 3652 Email customer.service@husqvarna.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Chainsaw These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Chainsaw, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information............................3 Warnings Symbols..........................3 Operating and Maintenance Safety......................4 Kickback Safety Precautions........................5 Important Safety............................6 Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw......................7 Step 1 - Identi cation..........................7 Step 2 - Assembly instructions........................8 Step 3 - Fuel and lubrication........................10 Operating the Chainsaw...........................11 Step 1 - Starting the Engine........................11 General cutting instructions........................13 Maintenance.............................15 Technical Data............................21... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Warnings Symbols WARNING: Danger Read and understand the Instruction Manual and all warning labels before using the machine. Primer Bulb Whenever the machine is in use, safety glasses must be worn to safeguard against ying objects. Ear protection must also be used in order to protect operators hearing. -
Page 4: Operating And Maintenance Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued) WARNING: This tool is designed only for use by one operator and intended for forest work. This tool is designed only to be operated with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. -
Page 5: Kickback Safety Precautions
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued) • Prolonged chainsaw use exposes the operator to vibrations which have been proven to cause white nger disease. In order to reduce the risk of white nger disease, please wear gloves and keep your hands warm. -
Page 6: Important Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining Important Safety Your Chainsaw is provided with a safety label located on the chain brake lever/hand guard.This label, along with the safety instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate this unit. -
Page 7: Preparing To Operate The Chainsaw
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Step 1 - Identi cation Saw chain Rear Handle / Boot Loop Choke Lever for Auto Choke Guide Bar Oil Tank cap Spark Arrester Screen Primer Bulb Fuel Tank Cap Chain Brake Lever / Starter Cover Throttle/Trigger Hand Guard Spiked Bumper... -
Page 8: Step 2 - Assembly Instructions
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Step 2 - Assembly instructions INTRODUCTION This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use. Your new chainsaw can be used for a variety of projects such as cutting rewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry. - Page 9 Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Step 2 - Assembly instructions 11. Install the clutch cover making sure the tang is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar. Make sure the chain does not slip off of the bar. 12.
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Page 10: Step 3 - Fuel And Lubrication
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Step 2 - Assembly instructions 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. -
Page 11: Operating The Chainsaw
Operating the Chainsaw Step 1 - Starting the Engine (continued) ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS WARNING: Never start or operate the saw unless the bar and chain are properly installed. 1. Fill the fuel tank (A) with correct fuel mixture. (Fig. 7) 2. - Page 12 Operating the Chainsaw Step 1 - Starting the Engine (continued) CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST Test the CHAIN BRAKE periodically to ensure proper function. Perform a CHAIN BRAKE test prior to initial cutting, following extensive cutting, and de nitely following any CHAIN BRAKE service. TEST CHAIN BRAKE AS FOLLOWS: 1.
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Page 13: General Cutting Instructions
General cutting instructions Cutting WARNING: To seek professional advice if in doubt about felling large trees. FELLING A TREE: WARNING: A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig.11A. - Page 14 General cutting instructions Cutting WARNING: As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chainsaw down, and leave area along retreat path (Fig.11A).
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Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance instructions All chainsaw service, other than items listed here in your user manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by a professional. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE A good preventive maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase life and improve performance of your chainsaw. - Page 16 Maintenance Maintenance instructions FUEL FILTER WARNING: Never operate your saw without a fuel lter. The fuel lter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank completely before changing lter. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at the end. 3.
- Page 17 Maintenance Maintenance instructions CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT The carburettor was preset at the factory for optimum performance. If further adjustments are necessary, please take your unit to the nearest quali ed service technician. STORING A CHAINSAW CAUTION: Never store a chainsaw for longer than 30 days without performing the following procedures.
- Page 18 Maintenance Maintenance instructions TO LUBRICATE SPROCKET TIP: WARNING: Wear heavy duty work gloves when handling the bar and chain. 1. Press the STOP switch down. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip. Lubrication can be done on the job.
- Page 19 Maintenance Maintenance instructions CHAIN SHARPENING - The pitch of the chain (Fig. 21) is 3/8” LoPro x .050”. Sharpen the chain using protective gloves and a round le of ø5/32” (4mm). Always sharpen the cutters only with outward strokes (Fig. 22) observing the values given in Fig. 21. After sharpening, the cutting links must all have the same width and length.
- Page 20 Maintenance Maintenance instructions WARNING: Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain. This could cause damage to the sprocket. CHAIN LUBRICATION: Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly. Keep the oil tank lled with Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil.
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Page 21: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table Model No............PC40 Engine Displacement . -
Page 22: Guarantee
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.
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How do I expose the oil tank
To expose the oil tank on an Oregon PC40, follow these steps:
1. Twist off and remove the old filter from the oil tank opening.
2. Discard the old filter.
3. Insert the new filter into the tank opening, ensuring it sits in the bottom corner of the tank. Use a long screwdriver to help position it if needed.
4. Fill the tank with a fresh fuel/oil mixture.
5. Install the fuel cap.
These steps involve accessing the oil tank for maintenance or refueling.
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Chain oil leaks from the saw as soon as I fill the tank
The Oregon PC40 saw uses an automatic oiler system that continuously lubricates the bar and chain. When the oil tank is filled, oil may leak if the saw is stored or left idle, especially if the oil passages are not sealed tightly. This is typical for chainsaws with automatic oilers, as gravity and residual pressure can cause oil to seep out.
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