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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product,
keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these
instructions before assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been
designed, and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the
general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together
with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper
Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.
PETROL
CHAINSAW
02567

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  • Page 1 AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page

    Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. TITLE PAGE 1.1 INTRODUCTION......................2 1.2 REVISION HISTORY ....................2 1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ................2 1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................2 2. CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS........................3 3. GUARANTEE 3.1 GUARANTEE ....................... 4 4. INTRODUCTION 4.1 SCOPE......................... 5 4.2 SPECIFICATION ......................5 4.3 HANDLING AND STORAGE ..................

  • Page 4: Guarantee

    This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    4.1 SCOPE This chainsaw is designed for general lopping, limbing and felling of trees and branches. 4.2 SPECIFICATION Stock No: ..........................02567 Part No: ..........................CSP3940 Engine displacement ......................37.2cc Maximum engine performance ....................1.3kW Maximum engine speed ....................11,000min Recommended speed at idle.....................

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Information

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Have this tool repaired by a qualified person. This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone qualified; using only original parts supplied by the manufacturer: This will ensure the tool remains safe to use.
  • Page 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION – Close observation and inspection for dead or diseased wood and insecure limbs or branches must be carried out prior to any cutting. Dead wood can cause unexpected reactions during a routine felling. – Remove any scrub or other obstructions from the area to enable a quick escape route and ensure visibility of the chain is not impeded during cutting.
  • Page 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Felling – Remove lower branches/limbs from the tree up to shoulder height. – When removing the lower branches ensure the operator is protected from kickback by using the tree stem for protection and keeping the guide bar out of line with the body (off set). –...
  • Page 9 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Maintenance – Never modify the chainsaw in anyway. – Always maintain the chainsaw in good working order regularly serviced by an authorised service agent. – Ensure the handles remain clean and free from oil, fuel & moisture. –...

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    It is not designed to store or transport petrol/petrol oil mix. The chemical and physical properties of petrol/petrol oil mix are such that the seals on this bottle may leak. Do not use this bottle for storage or transportation. Contact Draper Tools for suitable storage containers. - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Identification

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION Bar guard. Stop switch. Guide bar. Fuel tank cap. Chain. Primer. Wrap around handle. Muffler (silencer). Chain brake lever (Front hand guard). Bar locking nuts. Recoil starter cord. Clutch cover. Top cover screw. Spiked bumper. Top cover. Clutch.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Checking

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below. If any part is damaged or missing; please contact the Draper Helpline (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the machine.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Warning: Do not start the chainsaw before FIG. 1 mounting and correctly adjusting the guide bar and chain. Attention: Saw chain is extremely sharp - wear gloves when handling chain. ATTACHING/ADJUSTING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN - FIGS. 1 - 9 Position the power head as shown (Fig.1).
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY – Position the guide bar on to the bar locking FIG. 5 threads . Locate the chain tension adjuster pin into aperture on the guide bar. – Slot all the drive links in to the guide bar groove. FIG. 6 Mesh the drive links at the tip of the bar correctly round in to the nose sprocket teeth.

  • Page 15: Fuel & Lubrication

    ASSEMBLY – Elevate the tip of the guide bar, FIG. 9 keeping light pressure down on the front of the power head while tightening the clutch cover nuts fully. – When secure, ensure the chain brake is disengaged and check to see that the chain runs freely in the guide bar groove.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Chainsaws pose a very significant health and safety risk even to careful and trained operators. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FIG.16 EQUIPMENT (PPE) - FIG. 16 Due to the nature and ferocity of a petrol driven chainsaw, no PPE can provide 100% protection against chainsaw cuts.

  • Page 17: Warm Starting The Engine

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – Grip the rear handle , covering the throttle trigger FIG.15 lockout with the palm of your hand. Pull the throttle to release the throttle advance. The engine will now idle at normal tick over. – If pausing for more than a few seconds, engage the chain brake.

  • Page 18: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Do not start the chainsaw until it is fully FIG. 12 assembled, correctly adjusted and all functions and controls are familiar. COLD STARTING THE ENGINE - FIGS. 12 - 15 Before starting, disengage the chain brake. Rest the chainsaw on a stable surface.

  • Page 19: Holding The Chainsaw

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE CHAINSAW FIG.17 - FIGS. 17 & 18 Do not be afraid to hold the chainsaw power head close in to the body. In this position the weight of the saw will be easy to bear and in the event of a kickback will be more controllable.

  • Page 20: Kickback

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS KICKBACK - FIG.19 Definition: KICKBACK Kickback: Rapid upward and/or backward ZONE motion of the chainsaw which can occur when the moving saw chain near the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or a branch. Kickback is the most common hazard associated with chainsaws and can result in serious injuries, and even fatalities.

  • Page 21: Chain Brake

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHAIN BRAKE - FIG.20 FIG. 20 Before starting any cutting, manually check the chain brake lever functions correctly moving backward and forward. Make these checks with the saw pre-heated and at tick over. – If the chain brake is not working correctly or fails to operate at all, immediately switch off the engine.

  • Page 22: Delimbing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – Delimb the tree up to shoulder height of all FIG. 22 branches. If the tree has large buttress roots also remove these to enable the direction notch to be cut as close to the ground as possible. TREE TRUNK –...

  • Page 23: Cross Cutting/Bucking

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9.11 CROSS CUTTING/BUCKING FIG. 25 - FIGS. 25 - 27 TENSION Refer to general safety instructions for preparatory and FACE specific warnings. – Regardless of the supporting method, when cross cutting the compression face of the timber must be initially cut followed by a secondary cut from the other side to meet completing the cut.

  • Page 24: Chain Lubrication

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9.13 CHAIN LUBRICATION - FIG. 28 FIG. 28 – Prior to use check for chain oil distribution on a piece of paper or cut timber. Observe spatter before continuing. – If the chain is not sufficiently lubricated, check the oil tank level and/or increase the oil flow by rotating the setting screw anti-clockwise.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    10. MAINTENANCE Warning: – Stop engine, allow to cool and engage the chain brake before carrying out maintenance or adjustments to the machine. – Note: Do not carry out repairs on the machine if you are not qualified to do so, with the exemption of the items listed in this maintenance section.

  • Page 26: Fuel Filter

    10. MAINTENANCE – Lift the filter from the machine. Blow any loose FIG. 33 dirt from inside, outwards. If dirt is hard to remove, wash using hot soapy water. Ensure filter is fully dry before refitting. – Replace the filter if damaged (deformed or cracked). 10.4 FUEL FILTER - FIG.

  • Page 27: Spark Plug

    10. MAINTENANCE 10.5 SPARK PLUG - FIGS. 35 & 36 FIG. 35 – The spark plug should be replaced annually or if the chainsaw is experiencing starting problems. – Remove the top cover to reveal the spark plug. Carefully pull off the spark plug HT lead. Using the box spanner supplied unscrew the plug.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: always stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug prior to performing any of the remedies, except where the remedy requires the engine to be running. Problem Probable cause Suggested remedy Engine will not start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1.

  • Page 29: Explanation Of Symbols

    12. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Danger of kickbacks. Single value noise marking. Kickbacks can cause (Maximum declared A-Weighted lethal wounds. sound power level in decibels). Always wear personal protective Warning. equipment, ear defenders, face protection and helmet. Always wear gloves.

  • Page 30: Disposal

    13. DISPOSAL 13.1 DISPOSAL - At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. - Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances: •...
  • Page 31 NOTES - 31 -...
  • Page 32 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.

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