GUARANTEE This CLARKE chainsaw is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/ OR SERIOUS INJURY. THE TERM “POWER TOOL” IN ALL WARNINGS LISTED BELOW REFERS TO YOUR ELECTRIC CHAINSAW. WORK AREA 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
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1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Contact CLARKE service department for more detail. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
CHAINSAW SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
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11. Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chainsaw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF KICKBACK 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 the operator.
WARNING SYMBOLS The following symbols are displayed on the chainsaw in order to remind you of the safety precautions you should take during operation. Warning! - When using this chainsaw, basic safety precautions, including those in this user guide, should be observed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE CHAINSAW TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the chainsaw on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This chainsaw is designed to operate on 230V AC 50Hz.
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OVERVIEW Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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CHAINSAW NAMES & TERMS • Alignment Flange: The protrusion on the bar pad that fits into the bar slot. • Automatic Oiler: The system that automatically lubricates the guide bar and saw chain. • Bar Pad: The mounting pad on the powerhead that helps ensure proper alignment of the guide bar.
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• Front Handle Guard: A structural barrier between the front handle of a chainsaw and the guide bar, which also serves as an activating mechanism for the chain brake. • Guide Bar: A railed structure that supports and guides the saw chain. Sometimes simply called the ‘bar’.
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• Trigger Lock Out: A movable stop that prevents the unintentional operation of the trigger switch until manually actuated. • Trigger Switch: A device that turns the chainsaw on and off. • Wear Parts: Parts such as the saw chain and guide bar that can wear during use and can be replaced by the user.
PREPARING FOR USE WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS SECTION. WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE CHAINSAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY AND ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES DURING ALL CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THIS SECTION CHECKING THE FRONT HAND-GUARD POSITION After unpacking the chainsaw, check the...
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1. Place the chainsaw on a firm, flat surface so that the oil cap is on top, as shown. 2. Clean any debris from the cap area. 3. Remove the cap. 4. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the reservoir.
ASSEMBLING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN 1. Unplug the chainsaw. 2. Loosen the side cover release knob by turning it counter clockwise, as shown, then remove the side cover. 3. There is a rubber O-ring that is important to the function of the saw, as shown. The rubber O-ring must be in place around the pin on the tensioner before the tensioner is screwed onto the bar.
7. Loop the new saw chain onto the drive sprocket so that the cutting edge of the teeth along the top of the bar face away from the powerhead, as shown. 8. Feed the chain into the groove of the bar and slide the bar away from the motor to remove slack from the chain, as shown.
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3. Hold up the nose of the guide bar, as shown, and turn the chain tensioning ring clockwise. 4. Tighten the chain tensioning ring until the lowest cutters underneath the bar solidly contact the bar, as shown. 5. Tighten the side cover release knob. 6.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available from you local CLARKE dealer has been designed for use with chainsaws. • A safety helmet with mesh visor. • Ear defenders.
FOOTING Stand with both feet on solid ground with weight evenly spread between them, as shown. STARTING THE CHAINSAW WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, NEVER DEFEAT THE INTERLOCK BY TAPING, WIRING OR TYING DOWN THE TRIGGER LOCKOUT. 1. Make sure the chain brake is not engaged. 2.
TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE CAUTION: THE CHAIN BRAKE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY IF KICKBACK OCCURS. HOWEVER, IT CANNOT BE RELIED UPON TO PROTECT YOU AGAINST INJURY IF THE CHAINSAW IS USED CARELESSLY. TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN CUTTING, AND ALWAYS TEST THE CHAIN BRAKE BEFORE USING THE CHAINSAW.
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USING THE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET It is important to use the strain relief bracket for two reasons: 1. It saves wear on both the power cord and the extension cord and their plugs. 2. It prevents the chainsaw from becoming unplugged from the extension cord accidentally.
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CUTTING, PRUNING, FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, WEAR PROPER BOOTS, GLOVES, HEAD, EAR AND EYE PROTECTION. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE THE CORD INSULATION IS INTACT AND THAT THE CORD IS IN A DRY LOCATION WHERE THERE IS NO DANGER OF IT BEING CUT OR TRIPPED OVER.
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Saw chains are made to cut wood only. DO NOT use the chainsaw to cut any other materials, and DO NOT allow the chain to come into contact with dirt, stones, nails, staples or wire. These materials are extremely abrasive and will wear away protective plating from the chain in a very short time.
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5. Use proper auxiliary equipment. 6. Prune lower limbs before pruning higher ones. 7. Allow the saw chain to achieve full speed before cutting. 8. Apply light pressure to the branch. 9. For long limbs, cut the end of the limb first (1) to relieve pressure from the limb, then prune closer to the trunk (2), as shown.
FELLING A TREE WARNING: A TREE IS LIKELY TO ROLL OR SLIDE DOWNHILL AFTER IT IS FELLED. PLAN AND CLEAR A RETREAT PATH BEFORE CUTS ARE STARTED. THE RETREAT PATH SHOULD EXTEND BACK AND DIAGONALLY TO THE REAR OF THE EXPECTED LINE OF FALL. Felling is cutting down a tree.
FELLING BACK CUT 1. Second, make the felling back cut at least 50mm (2 inch) higher than the horizontal notching undercut, as shown. Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching undercut. 2. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge.
BUCKING A LOG WARNING: BUCKING LOGS UNDER TENSION INCREASES THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK. USE ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW TO SUPPORT THE LOG WHEN BUCKING. Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure footing is firm and weight is evenly distributed on both feet.
• Cord: Ensure the plug is in good condition and not bent or corroded, and that the insulation is intact. If the cord is damaged, DO NOT USE. Contact CLARKE parts/service department. • Handles: Front and rear handles should not have cracks or other damage.
• Guide Bar: The bar should be straight and free of chips, cracks or excessive wear. • Saw Chain: The chain should be properly tensioned and sharp and all components free of cracks, chips, broken teeth or excessive wear. See ‘Tensioning the Saw Chain’...
CLEANING WARNING: WHEN CLEANING THE CHAINSAW POWERHEAD, DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. 1. Always wear gloves when cleaning the chainsaw. 2. Unplug the chainsaw. 3. Remove wood chips and other debris from the motor housing and the vents.
7. Loop the new saw chain onto the drive sprocket so that the cutting edges of the teeth along the top of the bar face away from the powerhead, as shown. 8. Feed the chain into the groove of the bar and slide the bar away from the motor to remove slack from the chain, as shown.
7. Remove the screw from the back side of the chain tensioning gear and remove the chain tensioning gear from the guide bar, as shown. 8. Flip the bar, as shown. 9. there is a rubber washer that is important to the function of the saw.
2. Unplug the chainsaw. 3. Loosen the side cover release knob slightly, but DO NOT remove the side cover. 4. Loosen the chain tensioning ring (turn it anti-clockwise) as far as it will go. 5. Loosen the side cover release knob and remove the side cover. 6.
11. Tension the chain as described in ‘Tensioning the Saw Chain’ section on pages 17-18. REPLACING THE DRIVE SPROCKET Replace the drive sprocket after every two saw chain replacements or when the sprocket is damaged. 1. Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain and bar. 2.
STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION STORAGE • Switch the chainsaw off and disconnect it from the power supply. • Clean the chainsaw as described on page 31. • Store the chainsaw and its accessories in a dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place. • Always store the chainsaw in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Recommended Actions Motor stops Chain pinched in cut Undercut limb to relieve pressure on while cutting limb. See ‘Cutting’ section on page 23- Cord is damaged or If extension cord is damaged, DO NOT severed use and replace it. If chainsaw cord is damaged, DO NOT use and contact an approved service location Chain brake is...
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Motor runs, but Chain not engaging Reinstall the chain, making sure the saw chain drive sprocket drive links on the chain are fully seated does not on the drive sprocket. See ‘Replacing rotate a worn saw chain’ section on page 31- Guide bar nose Replace the guide bar.
PARTS LIST Power Cable Assembly Brake Spring Cable Sheath Pump Unit Screw ST4x16 Oil Pipe Cable Clamp Oil Pipe Button Left Housing Button Spring Preventer Plate Retracting Spring Front Handle Button Motor Rear Cover Intermediate Connecting Rod 40 Right Housing Link Switch Front Handle Support Plate Brake Block...
REPAIR Except for the replacement parts mentioned above, this chainsaw does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the consumer. Contact the CLARKE parts/service department on 0208 988 7400, parts@clarkeinternational.com or service@clarkeinternational.com to have it checked and repaired.
RPM @ 230V 8200rpm IP Rating IPX0 Insulation Class Class II Oil Capacity 150ml Oil Type Clarke Chainsaw Oil. Dimensions (D x W x H) 245mm x 850mm x 280mm Weight 6.4kg Bar Length 455mm Effective Cutting Length 405mm Chain Type 3/8”...
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