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SOVEREIGN 37cc Petrol Chainsaw Original Manual PCS38Z Technical Support & Parts 01904 727503 www.gardenservicecentre.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.
Contents Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Warning Symbols Safety Information .............................3 In the Box ................................9 The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the chainsaw. Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw.......................10 Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.
Safety Information Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Warning Symbols General Safety Guaranteed Sound power level data (115dB) in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC WARNING! - Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for reference at a later date.
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Safety Information Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Operation Operation (continued) - Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Safety Information In the Box Tools Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Parts Kickback (continued) Chainsaw Screw driver Mixing bottle Plug wrench Beware of the following: Rotary recoil. A = Recoil direction B = Recoil reaction zone Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions When cutting from under an object (See Pic D) using the top of the chain the object may pinch the chain and cause either a forward force on the chainsaw or a rearward force on the object...
Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Safety features Step 1 - Chain brake mechanical test 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.
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Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Preparing to Operate the Chainsaw Step 2 - Adjust the chain tension Step 3 - Filling with Engine Fuel and lubrication 40:1 Tensioner screw This product is powered by a 2-Stroke engine and requires pre-mixing of petrol and 2-stroke oil. Mix a high quality 2-Stroke engine oil according JASO FC classic.
Operating the Chainsaw Operating the Chainsaw Step 1 - Start the engine Step 2 - Checking the oil supply NOTE! With the chainsaw fully assembled and adjusted it is important to check the chain oil supply is dispensing adequate lubrication. switch Chain Chain oil flow...
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Operating the Chainsaw Operating the Chainsaw How to confirm if the chain brake is functioning correctly Step 5 - Sawing 1. Turn off the engine and leave until cold. WARNING! 2. With the chainsaw on a flat surface and the chain tensioned correctly, engage the chain-brake -Before proceeding to your job, read the “Safety instructions”...
Operating the Chainsaw Maintenance and Storage Step 7 - Bucking and limbing List of vulnerable parts WARNING! Description Models or specifications Spark Plug LD L8RTF/902700 - Always ensure a stable foothold. Do not stand on the log. Guide bar 160SDEA041 - Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log.
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Maintenance and Storage Maintenance and Storage How to Replace the Saw How to Replace the Saw (continued) 7. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the chain engages in the bar channel. When tensioned correctly it should be possible to pull one full chain link free of the bar channel with ease.
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Maintenance and Storage Maintenance and Storage Maintenance of the saw chain and chain bar Maintenance of the saw chain and chain bar (continued) NOTE! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to always keep the cutters always After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated. sharp.
Troubleshooting Technical Data General Troubleshooting Technical Data Table Engine displacement 37.2 cm CAUTION! Maximum engine capacity 1.3 kW Bar length 40 cm - Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work. Cutter rail length 37 cm Chain gauge...
Disposal Guarantee Disposal Instructions The chainsaw and its accessories are made of various recyclable materials. Dispose of the Dear Customer, chainsaw in accordance with your local recycling regulations. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below.
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