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Powerhorse 190555 Owner's Manual

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GAS-POWERED CHAIN SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure
to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in
serious personal injury. Allow only persons who have read and understand
this manual to operate the chain saw.
Item # 190555
M190555C

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  • Page 1 Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Allow only persons who have read and understand this manual to operate the chain saw. Item # 190555 M190555C...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    INTENDED USE This chain saw is designed for cutting wood and wood-related products only. Do not cut solid metal, sheet metal, plastic or any other non-wood material. Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Call Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some instructions contained within this manual are marked with this symbol. These instructions are critical points that must be taken seriously. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious bodily injury. IMPORTANT: This indicates instructions, which must be followed.

  • Page 4: Work Area

    WORK AREA  Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents.  Do not use the chain saw where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.

  • Page 5: Internal Combustion Engine Safety

    WARNING: Avoid “kickback” by knowing what conditions can create it. 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 lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols On The Machine

    EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved on the machine. The port to refuel “MIX GASOLINE” Location: Fuel cap The port to add chain oil Location: Oil cap Setting the switch to the “O” position, the engine stops immediately. Location: Rear left of the unit.
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & PACKING LIST Model 190555 External dimension: L x W x H 370x235x270 inch 14.6x9.32x10.6 Mass: Saw without guide bar and chain, empty lb/kg 9.3/4.2 tanks Volume: Fuel Tank gallon/mL 0.08/310 Tank for chain lubrication oil gallon/mL 0.06/210...
  • Page 8 CHAIN SAW USE AND CARE  Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your chain saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting free from accident or injury.  With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

  • Page 9: Installing Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    INSTALLING GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Handle Guard Chain Guard (Scabbard) Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows: WARNING: The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick protective gloves for safety. Pull the guard toward the front handle to 4.

  • Page 10: Fuel And Chain Oil

    6. While holding up the tip of the guide bar, 7. Tighten the nuts securely with the bar tip adjusting the chain tension by turning held up (12-15N.m). Then check the the tensioner screw until the tie straps chain for smooth rotation and proper just touch the bottom side of the bar tension while moving it by hand.

  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Fill fuel and oil tanks, tighten the caps 4. Pull out the choke knob out to the securely. second-stage position. The choke will close and the throttle lever will then be set in the starting position. 2.

  • Page 12: Chain Brake

    CHECKING THE CHAIN OIL SUPPLY   After starting the engine, run the chain Chain oil flow can be changed by at medium speed and see if chain oil inserting a screwdriver in the hole on the scatters from the chain. bottom clutch side.

  • Page 13: Carburetor Anti-Freeze Mechanism

    CARBURETOR ANTI-FREEZE MECHANISM  Operating the chain saw in temperatures of 0–41°F at times of high humidity may result SWITCHING OPERATING MODES in ice forming within the carburetor; this may cause the output power of the engine to be reduced or for the engine to fail to operate smoothly.

  • Page 14: Felling A Tree

    SAWING Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut other types of material vibrations and kickback vary with different materials and the requirements of the safety regulations would not be respected. Do not use the chain saw as a lever for lifting, moving or splitting objects.
  • Page 15 Cutting the limbs off a fallen tree Pruning of standing tree First check to which side the limb is bent. Start cutting up from the bottom, and finish down Then make the initial cut from the bent side from the top. and finish by sawing from the opposite side.

  • Page 16: Maintenance After Each Use

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure this chain saw is turned off before attempting any maintenance, cleaning, or inspection. Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.  Maintain your chain saw. It is recommended that the general condition of any chain saw examined before it is used.

  • Page 17: Periodical Service Points

    PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS Cylinder Fins  Dust accumulation between the cylinder fins Spark Plug  Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and will cause the engine to overheat. Periodically check and clean the cylinder reset the gap to .0256in (0.65mm) as fins after removing the air cleaner and the necessary.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Starting Failure 2. Lack of Power/Poor Acceleration/Rough Idling 3. Chain oil does not come out Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders Call Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576...
  • Page 19 CHAINSAW EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 20 CHAINSAW EXPLODED VIEW – (CONTINUED) Item # Part # Description Item # Part # Description YD38-3.04.00-00 Right cover assembly GB/T845 Tapping screw ST4.8X16 YD38-3.04.00-16 Screw M5X40 YD38-3.06.04-00 Cushion socket 1 YD38-3.04.00-13 Pin gland 5×6.3×30 GB/T818 Screw M5X14 Heavy brock gland YD38-3.04.00-12 YD38-3.06.03-00 Cushion socket 2...

  • Page 21: Engine Exploded View

    ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 22 ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW – (CONTINUED) Item # Part # Description Item # Part # Description YD38-3.01.00-1 Cylinder body YD38-3.01.00-15 Chain catcher GB/T6185.1 Nut M5 YD38-3.01.00-16 Chain catcher screw GB/T818 Screw M5X14 YD38-3.01.00-4 Damper YD38-3.01.09.00-1 Silencer cover plate GB/T818 Screw M4X10 YD38-3.01.09.00-00 Silencer body YD38-3.01.01.02-00 Oil seal 12X22X7...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    WARRANTY MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Northern Tool + Equipment Co. with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Northern Tool + Equipment Co. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 24 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities 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, •...

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