5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ......................1 Table of Contents ........................2 General Safety Warnings ....................3-4 Chainsaw Use and Care ..................... 4-5 Specific Safety Rules ......................5-7 Symbols ..........................8 Know Your 20"Chainsaw ...................... 9 Handling Fuel ........................10 Operation ..........................
IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALL OPERATORS MUST READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Any electrical appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply generally to many appliances. Other warnings are specific to the use of this chainsaw. Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury or death.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW 8. Toxic exhaust fumes - The unit produces toxic exhaust fumes when the engine is running. These gases (carbon monoxide) may be colourless and odourless. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes, never run the unit indoors or in poorly ventilated locations.
chainsaw for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"...
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5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW ALWAYS USE TWO HANDS WHEN OPERATING THE CHAINSAW Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
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ATTENTION! It is recommended that first time user should practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or frame. VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION To reduce the influence of vibration and noise, limit working hours and wear personal protective equipment. Observe the following points to minimize vibration and noise exposure: 1.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW SYMBOLS Read the user manual before Warning! Danger! Note! using the machine. Whenever the tool is in use, Do not expose to rain. safety goggles must be worn to safeguard against flying Wear safety boots to protect objects.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW HANDLING FUEL WARNING! The engine of this product is designed to run with mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline. Never store cans of fuel or refill the fuel tank in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire, electrical sparks, welding sparks, or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel.
INSTALLING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN A standard saw unit package contains the following items (Figure 1): 1. Power unit 2. Chain bar cover 3. Guide bar 4. Saw chain 5. Combination wrench 6. Hex key Install the guide bar and the chain on the Figure 1 power unit (Figure 2): Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW FUEL AND OIL WARNING! Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or flames near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling the unit. Fuel up on outdoor bare ground and move at least 10' / 3m away from the fueling point before starting the engine.
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GAS-LITER TWO-STROKE OIL· LITER ( 2% / 1:50) 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 MIXING Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE Fill fuel and chain oil tanks and tighten the caps securely (Figure 5). COLD ENGINE START Move the front hand guard fully rearward (A) (towards the front handle) to unlock chain brake, listen for audible click as sign chain brake is unlocked.
CHECKING OIL SUPPLY After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil scatters as shown (Figure 11). Tighten cap if necessary. 1. Chain oil (Figure 11). 2. Chain oil port (Figure 12). ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR Figure 11 The carburetor on your unit has been adjusted by the factory, but may require fine tuning due to changes in...
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW CHAIN BRAKE To release the brake, pull the front guard up toward the front handle till "click" sound is heard (Figure 14). 1. Break 2. Released 3. Operated STOPPING THE ENGINE Figure 14 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes.
CUTTING A TREE Decide the direction you want the tree to fall. Consider the wind, lean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after the tree falls, etc. Fall Direction While cleaning the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path.
5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE AIR FILTER To clean dirt in the filter, split the cleaner into halves and brush in gasoline .
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CYLINDER FINS Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause overheating of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner and the cylinder cover. NOTE: Be sure to block the air intake hole (Figure 26). Figure 26 FUEL FILTER Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the filler...
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5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN WARNING! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the chain sharp. Your chain needs to be sharpened when: • Sawdust becomes powder-like. • You need extra force to saw. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. STARTING FAILURE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check fuel for water or Replace with proper fuel. substandard mixture. Remove and dry the spark Check for engine flooding. plug. Then pull the starter Starting failure. again without the choke. Check the spark plug. Replace with a new spark plug.
PARTS LIST WARNING! When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the 20" 52cc chainsaw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this 20"chainsaw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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