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POW64122 EN

1 APPLIANCE .................................................................................... 3

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) ................................................................... 3

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................ 4

4 SYMBOLS ....................................................................................... 4

5 SAFETY ........................................................................................... 4

6 KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 5

7 ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 6

7.1 Tools for assembly ................................................................................................ 6

7.2 Assembly requirements ........................................................................................ 6

7.3 Guide bar / saw chain / clutch cover installation ................................................. 7

7.3.1 To install the guide bar............................................................................................. 7

7.3.2 To install saw chain: ................................................................................................ 7

7.3.3 Saw chain tension adjustment ................................................................................. 7

7.3.4 To adjust saw chain: ................................................................................................ 7

7.3.5 Chain brake mechanical test .................................................................................... 8

7.3.6 To test chain brake: ................................................................................................. 8

8 FUEL AND LUBRICATION ............................................................. 8

8.1 Fuel ......................................................................................................................... 8

8.2 Mixing fuel .............................................................................................................. 9

8.2.1 Fuel and lubrication symbols .................................................................................... 9

8.2.2 Mixing ratio: 40 parts gasoline to 1 part lubricant ..................................................... 9

8.2.3 Recommended fuels ................................................................................................ 9

8.2.4 Chain and bar lubrication ......................................................................................... 9

9 OPERATION.................................................................................... 9

9.1 Engine pre start checks (Fig 8) ............................................................................. 9

9.2 Starting a cold engine ......................................................................................... 10

9.3 Warm start ............................................................................................................ 10

9.4 When engine is saturated with fuel .................................................................... 10

9.5 To stop engine (Fig 9n) ....................................................................................... 10

9.6 Chain brake operational test ............................................................................... 10

9.7 Saw chain / bar lubrication .................................................................................. 11

Summary of content (20 pages)

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POW64122 EN 1 APPLIANCE .................................................................................... 3 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) ................................................................... 3 3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST............................................................ 4 4 SYMBOLS ....................................................................................... 4 5 SAFETY ...........................................................................................
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POW64122 EN 9.8 Automatic oiler..................................................................................................... 11 9.9 General cutting instructions ............................................................................... 11 9.9.1 Felling .................................................................................................................... 11 9.9.2 Limbing .......................................................................................................
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POW64122 EN GASOLINE CHAINSAW 45CC 18” POW64122 1 APPLIANCE These models are intended for infrequent use by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. They are not intended for prolonged use. If the intended use involves prolonged periods of operation, this may cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due to vibration. It is not designed for commercial use.
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POW64122 3      EN PACKAGE CONTENT LIST Remove all packing materials Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing) Check the completeness of the packing content Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation damages. Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
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POW64122                      6 EN Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. DO NOT operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.
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POW64122 EN PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.  With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
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POW64122 EN Read the entire user manual before attempting to operate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook provided to furnish you with general information to assemble, operate and maintain your saw. 7.3 Guide bar / saw chain / clutch cover installation Warning: always wear protective gloves when handling chain. 7.3.
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POW64122  EN After making adjustment, and while still holding nose of bar in the uppermost position, tighten the bar retaining nuts securely. Chain has proper tension when it has a snug fit all around and can be pulled around by gloved hand. Note: if chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it binds, too much tension has been applied. This requires minor adjustment as follows:   Loosen the bar retaining nuts so they are finger tight.
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POW64122 EN Warning: never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product. Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for over 90 days. Warning: 2-cycle lubricant must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1.
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POW64122 9.2     EN     Starting a cold engine Activate the chain brake (move the hand guard forward and engage it) (Fig 9a) To start the saw, push the switch (ON/OFF switch) to the ON (I) position. (Fig. 9b) Pull out the choke (A) to the point where it latches in place. (Fig. 9c) Place the saw on a firm and level surface. Hold the saw securely with your foot as illustrated. Tug sharply on the starter several times until first firing sound is heard. (Fig. 9d) Push the choke handle back in. (Fig.
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POW64122  EN If chain brake functions properly, turn the engine off and return the chain brake to the disengaged position. 9.7 Saw chain / bar lubrication Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar. Never starve the bar and chain of oil. Running the saw with too little oil will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of chain, and cause excessive wear of bar from overheating.
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POW64122 EN General guidelines for felling trees: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D). Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk. The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible.
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POW64122  EN Log supported on both ends: First, overbuck 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering. Second, underbuck to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. 14c) NOTE: The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use a sawhorse. When this is not possible, the log should be raised and supported by the limb stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely supported. 9.9.
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POW64122 10.3 EN Air filter Caution: never operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean! To clean air filter:  Remove knob (A) holding air filter cover in place; remove the top cover (B) by loosening the cover retaining screw. Cover will lift off. (fig. 16a)  Lift the air filter out of air-box (fig. 16b).  Clean air filter with compressed air. When heavily polluted, wash filter in clean, warm, soapy water.
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POW64122 EN Note: a resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Note: this spark ignition system meets all requirements of the interferencecausing equipment regulations. 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 11.1 Sprocket tip lubrication: Caution: the sprocket tip on your new saw has been pre-lubricated at the factory. Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will result in poor performance and seizure, voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
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POW64122 EN users of the chain saw, we recommend to have the chain sharpened by a specialist in any authorized service. Warning: when having wrong sharpened chain, there may occur a higher danger of kickback.  To sharpen the saw chain, use the suitable sharpening tools:  round chain file  file leading  chain measuring caliber. These tools can be bought in any specialized stores.  To gain well shaped sawdust particles, use sharp chain. If there appears wooden powder, you must sharpen the saw chain.
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POW64122 EN Oil passages - oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation. Note: the condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages are clear, the chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of starting the saw. Your saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system. 11.
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POW64122 EN ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85 dB(A) aw (Vibration) 14 9 m/s² K = 1.5 m/s² STORING A CHAIN SAW Caution: never store a chain saw for longer than 30 days without performing the following procedures. Storing a chain saw for longer than 30 days requires storage maintenance. Unless the storage instructions are followed, fuel remaining in the carburetor will evaporate, leaving gum-like deposits.
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POW64122 Runs erratically. Smokes excessively. 16              17 Incorrectly gapped spark plug. Plugged spark arrestor. Dirty air filter. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting. Incorrect fuel mixture. EN Clean/gap or replace plug. Clean or replace spark arrestor. Clean or replace air filter. Have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service center. Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixture).
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POW64122 18 EN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that, product: Gasoline chainsaw 45CC 18” trade mark: POWERplus model: POW64122 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.