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HENX A40LJ14B01 Operator's Manual

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40-Volt Cordless Chain Saw
A40LJ14B01 /A40LJ16B01
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 40-Volt Cordless Chain Saw A40LJ14B01 /A40LJ16B01 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ................4 Safety Instructions ............5-16 Introduction ................17 Specifications ................17 Packing List ................18 Description ..............19-21 Assembly .................. 22 Operation ................23-35 Maintenance ..............35-45 Troubleshooting ............46-47 Warranty ............... 48-50 Parts List ................51-52...
  • Page 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING: Some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ◾ Lead from lead-based paints ◾ Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ◾...

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 5 comply with ANSI Z87.1.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read To reduce the risk of injury, user Operator’s must read instruction.
  • Page 7 Contact of the guide bar tip with any Be aware of object should be avoided kickback Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, Guide bar tip which can cause serious injury. kickback Always use two hands when operating the Two handed hold chain saw Do not expose to...
  • Page 8 Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Type of current Current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load ... /min Per Minute Revolutions per minute...
  • Page 9 DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions.
  • Page 10 ◾ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. ◾ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
  • Page 11 personal injury. ◾ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. ◾ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  • Page 12 power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. ◾ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. ◾...
  • Page 13 Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge. Do not leave chain saws unattended when the battery is inserted. Remove the battery when the chain saw is not in use and before servicing. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
  • Page 14 ◾ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. ◾...
  • Page 15 ◾ Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ◾...
  • Page 16 ◾ When felling, keep bystanders at least two tree lengths away. ◾ If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact HENX Customer Service for assistance.
  • Page 17 CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK (Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4) 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 a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards he...
  • Page 18 ◾ Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces (Fig. 4). Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
  • Page 19 When users find it’s difficult to cut the hard tree or timber, they shall not force the chain saw to do cutting work by restarting it frequently.
  • Page 20 ◾...
  • Page 21 ◾ Push and Pull – The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving where wood contact is made. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar, and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
  • Page 22 surface and make sure no objects or obstructions that could come in contact with the bar and chain are in the immediate vicinity. ◾ Disengage the chain brake by pulling the chain kickback brake handle towards the front handle.
  • Page 23 ◾ Start the chain saw. ◾ Push the chain kickback brake handle towards the front of the saw. A properly functioning hand brake will stop the movement of the chain immediately. If the chain brake is not working properly, do not use the chain saw until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 24 GLOSARY OF TERMS Automatic Oiler: A system that automatically lubricates the guide bar and saw chain. Bucking: The process of cross-cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Bucking Spikes: The pointed tooth or teeth for use when felling or bucking to pivot the saw and maintain position while sawing.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please (866) 678-8989 contact HENX customer service center 86 571- 87248935. This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and maintenance of your chain saw.
  • Page 26 Guide Bar Type 144SDEA041/164SDEA041 OREGON Chain Oil Tank capacity 5 oz. (150 ml) Weight (Without battery pack, chain sheath) 8.15 lb. (3.7Kg) 84.5dB(A),K=3. LwA measured 95.5dB(A),K=3. LwA guranteed 99dB(A) Vibration 2.18m/s ,K=1.5m/s Battery Lithium-Ion Models A40B75B01 A40B50B01 A40B25B01 voltage 40 VDC 40 VDC 40 VDC Capacity...

  • Page 27: Packing List

    Output 42.0VDC, 3A Allowable charge 0 - 40 °C temperature range Recommended Bar and Chain for this Chain Saw PART NAME TYPE/14inch TYPE/16inch 160SDEA041(OREGON) Guide bar 140SDEA041 (OREGON) 164MLEA041(OREGON) 91P057X(OREGON) Saw chain 91P052X (OREGON) 90PX056X(OREGON) PACKING LIST PART NAME QUANTITY Chain Saw Chain sheath Oregon Chain...

  • Page 28: Description

    DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. 7) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Chain Kickback Brake Handle Chain Kickback Brake Handle Lock-off Button...
  • Page 29 Battery Release Trigger Switch Button Saw Chain Guide Bar Oil-Tank Cap Ejection Oil-Inspection Electric Contacts Mechanism Window Latch Chain-Tensioning Knob Rear Handle Side Cover Side-Cover Knob Chain Sheath Chain-tensioning The control panel Serves as the lever for chain brake activation. It also provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent the left hand from touching the saw chain if it slips off the front handle.
  • Page 30 Trigger Switch Turns the chain saw On and Off. Lock-off Button Helps to prevent accidental or unauthorized activating of the trigger switch. It must be depressed before the trigger switch can be activated. Oil-Tank Cap Seals the oil tank. Oil-Inspection Window Provides a view the oil level.
  • Page 31 Saw Chain A loop of chain having cutting teeth that cut the wood when it is driven by the power- head and supported by the guide bar. Front Handle The support handle for the left hand at the front of the saw. Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw...
  • Page 32 Chain-Tensioning Knob Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. Chain-Tensioning Screw Permits precise adjustment of the chain tension with a manual slotted screwdriver. Side Cover Covers the chain sprocket and secures the guide bar Side-Cover Knob Locks/unlocks the side cover Battery-Release Button Press to release the battery pack from the tool.
  • Page 33 Mounting Slot Guides the battery pack.

  • Page 34: Assembly

    Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ◾ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. ◾ If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact HENX Customer Service for assistance.

  • Page 35: Operation

    OPERATION NOTICE : Recommended ambient temperature: 0-40 degree centigrade. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
  • Page 36 1. Remove the battery pack from the chain saw. 2. Clean the oil tank cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the oil tank.
  • Page 37 3. Position the chain saw on its side on a firm,flat surface, so that the tank cap is facing upwards. Rotate the oil tank cap counterclockwise to remove it (Fig. 8). Oil Tank Cap 4. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank.
  • Page 38 ◾ It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when it is not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use, and then run the saw for one minute. When storing the tool for a long period of time, be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket.
  • Page 39 TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 9 & 10) NOTICE: Fully charge the battery pack before its first use. To Install (Fig. 9) 1. Align the ribs of the battery pack with the mounting slots in the chain saw’s battery port. 2.
  • Page 40 STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW Before Starting the Chain Saw: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Make sure that the chain is properly mounted and correctly tensioned. 3. Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for any sagging in the chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar and the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
  • Page 41 Power Button To Start the Chain Saw (Fig. 11) 1. Install the battery pack. Lock-off Button 2. Make sure no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity which could come in contact with the bar and chain. 3. Pull the chain kickback brake handle towards the front handle Trigger Switch to the operating position (Fig.
  • Page 42 PREPARATION FOR CUTTING Refer to “Important Safety Instructions” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment. Work Area Precautions ◾ Cut only wood or materials made from wood; do not cut sheet metal, plastics, masonry, or non-wood building materials. ◾ Never allow children to operate the chain saw.
  • Page 43 Proper Grip On Handles ◾ Wear non-slip gloves for Grip with thumb maximum grip and protection. below handle ◾ With the saw on a firm, flat surface, hold the saw firmly with both hands. ◾ Always grasp the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand.
  • Page 44 WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line. WARNING: Do not operate the trigger switch with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand.
  • Page 45 CUTTING Basic Cutting WARNING: Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the motor is running. Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
  • Page 46 FELLING A TREE Hazardous Conditions WARNING: When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury. ◾ Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended.
  • Page 47 is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. ◾ Before any cuts are started, pick Felling Direction your escape route (or routes, in case the intended route is blocked). Dangerous Zone Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure that there Safety Safety are no obstructions in your planned...
  • Page 48 ◾ Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall. ◾ Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where felling cuts are to be made.
  • Page 49 LIMBING Tree Limbing Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree. When limbing, leave larger Limb Cut limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated in Fig. 17. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
  • Page 50 bottom of the saw against the log; exert light pressure downward. Note that the saw will tend to pull away from you.
  • Page 51 Underbucking Log Supported Along the Entire Length Begin on the underside of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light Cut From Top (Overbuck) pressure upward. During underbucking, Avoid Cutting Earth the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control.
  • Page 52 2nd Cut Underbuck (2/3 Diameter) to Meet 1st Cut (To Avoid Pinching)

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    ◾ When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side of the log (Fig. 22). ◾ To maintain complete control when cutting through, release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing the grip on the chain saw handles.
  • Page 54 ◾ After each use, clean debris from the chain and guide bar with a soft brush. Wipe the chain saw surface with a clean cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. ◾ Remove the side cover, and then use a soft brush to remove debris from the guide bar, saw chain, sprocket and side cover.
  • Page 55 REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure that the battery pack is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs. WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running.
  • Page 56 Guide plate chain cover can tie the plate clockwise, disassemble the plate anticlockwise. (Fig.24) NOTICE: This is a good time to inspect the drive sprocket for excessive wear or damage.
  • Page 57 Assembling The New Bar and Chain 1. Remove the battery, allow the saw to cool and tighten the oil tank cap. 2. Lay the new saw chain in a loop on a flat surface and straighten any kinks (Fig. 25). 3.
  • Page 58 Alignment Flange Tension Adjusting Pin...
  • Page 59 5. Place the guide bar on the mounting surface by sliding the guide bar slot over the alignment flanges, making sure that the tension adjusting pin is inserted in the lower hole in the tail of the bar (Fig. 26a). 6.
  • Page 60 Adjusting The Chain Tension 1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack before adjusting the chain tension. 2. Loosen the side cover knob. 3. Turn the chain-tensioning knob clockwise to tension the chain. See the section: “REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN” in this manual for additional information.
  • Page 61 CHAIN MAINTENANCE WARNING: Remove the battery pack before performing any maintenance; failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain; these components are sharp and may contain burrs. Use only low-kickback chains on this saw. This fast cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly maintained.
  • Page 62 have the drive sprocket replaced by qualified service technician.
  • Page 63 How To Sharpen The Cutters Top Plate Be careful to file all cutters (Fig. 29) to the Side Plate specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. Depth Gauge 1.
  • Page 64 7. Make a few firm strokes on every Left Hand Right Hand tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other Cutters Cutters side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush (Fig.
  • Page 65 Side Plate Angle (Fig. 34) Side Plate Angle ◾ CORRECT 55°- The optimal angle can be produced automatically if the correct diameter file is used in the 55° file holder. ◾ HOOK- “Grabs” and dulls quickly. CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Increases potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a file with a diameter that is too small, or a file held too low.
  • Page 66 adjoining cutter was filed with the round Depth Gauge Jointer file. Use care not to contact the cutter face with the flat file when adjusting depth-gauges.
  • Page 67 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear.
  • Page 68 Reversing The Guide Bar 1. Remove the guide bar and chain from the chain saw, following the section: “REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN”. 2. Remove the chain from the guide bar and turn the guide bar over (Fig. 38). The bottom of the bar will be on the top.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves when performing any maintenance on the saw chain. Always remove the battery pack when servicing or transporting the chain saw. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION ◾ ◾ The battery pack is not Attach the battery pack to the chain attached to the chain saw.
  • Page 70 ◾ ◾ Debris in bar groove. Press the saw chain against the wood, move the chain saw back and forth to discharge the debris. ◾ ◾ Debris in side cover. Remove battery pack, then remove side cover and clean out debris. ◾...
  • Page 71 Chain brake does movement of the chain not engage. kickback brake handle. ◾ ◾ Possible chain brake Contact HENX Customer Service. malfunction. ◾ ◾ Insufficient chain tension. Readjust the chain tension, following the section: “ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION”.
  • Page 72 ◾ ◾ Bar and chain Chain oil tank is empty. Filling bar and chain lubricant. running hot and smoking. ◾ ◾ Debris in guide bar groove. Clear the debris in the groove.

  • Page 73: Warranty

    This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized HENX retailer and may not be transferred. b) The warranty period for any HENX product or part used for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is ONE year. c) This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose.
  • Page 74 f) This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish, including but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners.
  • Page 75 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE For warranty service, please contact HENX customer service at (866) 678-8989 571-87248935. When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to repair the product according to the stated warranty terms.

  • Page 76: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 40V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW Model Number: A40LJ14B01, A40LJ16B01 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate attached to the housing of the chain saw. Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool.
  • Page 77 INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPEC Oil tank cap Seal Ring Oil filter Assembly Chain sheath Guide bar 16" (400 mm) Saw chain Side cover assembly Screws ST4 x 14 Front handle Screws ST3X10 Cover plate Tensioning screw assembly...

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