Form No. 3418-153 Rev B PowerPlex™ 35cm 40V MAX Chainsaw Model No. 51138—Serial No. 318000001 and Up Model No. 51138T—Serial No. 318000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Safety When using electric power tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: Introduction This chain saw is designed for cutting tree branches, logs, and wooden beams of a diameter no longer than the cutting length of the guide bar. It is to be used only by adults. It is designed to use only battery pack Model 88525 (provided with Model 51138) or Model 88526.
wrench or a key left attached to the power tool may result in personal injury. E. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. F. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can get caught in moving parts. G.
G. H. I. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. A. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw, always use the guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chain saw reduces the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. C. B. D. E.
Important: The vibration emission during actual used. The operator should take safety measures based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use. use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the way the tool is Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal136-2497 136-2497 1. Do not discard.
decal136-2538 136-2538 1. Do not contact objects with the guide bar tip; tip contact can cause serious personal injury. 2. Always use 2 hands when operating the chain saw. decal136-2539 136–2539 decal136-2534 1. Charge the battery where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). 136-2534 1. The battery does not come out of the box fully charged. 4. Stop—follow these instructions before first use. 2. Place the battery in the battery charger. 5. Read the Operator’s Manual. 3.
Setup Note: The battery pack is not fully charged when you purchase it. Before using the tool for the first time, refer to Charging the Battery Pack (page 15). Filling the Chain Saw with Bar and Chain Oil Important: Use only bar and chain oil (sold separately). 1. Place the chain saw on a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the oil cap (Figure 1). Note: Make sure that you do not allow debris/wood chips to enter the oil tank. g194202 Figure 2 g192110 Figure 1 1. Oil cap 3. 2.
Specifications Product Overview Weights 6. Battery pack 2. Guide bar 7. Trigger lock 3. Oil window 8. Trigger (on rear handle) 4. Oil cap 9. Guide bar cover 5.4 kg (12.0 lb) Mass of the machine with battery 88525 6.4 kg (14.2 lb) Mass of the machine with battery 88526 7.0 kg (15.5 lb) Appropriate Temperature Ranges g192115 Figure 3 Left Side of Chain Saw 1. Chain Mass of the machine without the battery 5.
Operation 2. Set the chain saw down on a level surface. 3. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the battery cavity in the chain saw (Figure 7). Before Using the Chain Saw Before using the chain saw, do the following: • Check the chain tension; refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension (page 18). • Clean and check the chain components for excessive wear or damage and replace them as needed; refer to Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive Sprocket (page 19) and Sharpening the Chain (page 20).
Shutting Off the Chain Saw Note: Keeping your left arm straight with your elbow locked helps reduce kickback. To shut off the chain saw, release the trigger. Whenever you are not using the saw or are transporting the saw to or from the work area, move the chain brake to the STOP position (Figure 8) and remove the battery pack. Cutting with the Chain Saw WARNING Operating a chain saw improperly can cause serious personal injury or death.
Pruning a Tree WARNING Cutting higher limbs from a tree off the ground can put you in an unstable position that could be unsafe for you while handling a chain saw, resulting in possible serious personal injury or death to you or bystanders. When cutting limbs from a standing tree, use the following practices: • Do not climb on limbs or branches with a chain saw. • Do not overreach, and cut with both hands on the chain saw. • Ensure that all bystanders are away from the area where branches may fall. 1.
Limbing a Fallen Tree 1. Grip the chain saw as shown in Figure 11. 2. Cut off the smaller limbs from the tree that are not supporting its weight off the ground. g194824 Figure 16 g228707 Figure 15 1. First cut 3. Hinge 2. Second cut 4. Back cut 5. Make a second cut to form a notch, starting the cut at least 5 cm (2 inches) above and away from the first cut (Figure 15). 6.
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Bucking a Log • If you are cutting branches from a fallen tree or cutting a log into lengths, support the log off the ground (preferably on a sawbuck); refer to Figure 19. g194820 Figure 19 • If the log is supported on an end, cut from the top. If the chain saw binds in the cut, do not attempt to free it by running the motor. Shut off the saw, then use a wedge to pry open the cut and release the saw.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Place the chain saw on a flat surface. 2. Press down on the latch and remove the battery pack from the cavity. g228487 Figure 23 1. Battery pack cavity g192109 2. Battery pack terminals Figure 22 1. Latch 4. Battery-charge-indicator button 5. LED indicators (current charge) 3. Battery pack venting areas Charging the Battery Pack Important: Make sure to read all safety 4. Make sure that the vents on the battery charger are clear of any dust and debris. 5.
Left Light Right Light Indicates: Off Red Charger is on; no battery pack inserted Red Red Battery pack is charging Green Red Battery pack is charged Orange Red Battery pack is too warm Red Blinking Red Battery pack is defective Installing the Battery Pack 1. Set the chain saw down on a level surface. 2. Align the tongue of the battery pack with the battery cavity in the chain saw (Figure 25). g192108 Figure 25 3.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or daily Maintenance Procedure • • • • Check the oil level and add bar and chain oil if necessary. Check the chain brake. Check the chain tension and adjust it if necessary. Check the chain for sharpness; contact an Authorized Service Dealer to have the chain sharpened or replaced. After each battery drain cycle • Check the oil level and add bar and chain oil if necessary. • Check the chain brake.
Adjust the chain until the chain touches the bottom edge of the guide bar, then tighten the knob an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn. move around the guide bar. If it does not, take the chain saw to an Authorized Service Dealer for repair. Adjusting the Chain Tension Service Interval: Before each use or daily After each battery drain cycle Ensure that the chain is properly tensioned. A loose chain will shorten the life of the drive sprocket and the guide bar and may break the chain.
Servicing the Guide Bar, Chain, and Drive Sprocket Service Interval: Yearly or before storage DANGER Contact with the chain saw teeth can cause serious personal injury. • Remove the battery pack before adjusting or maintaining the chain saw. • Always wear gloves when adjusting or maintaining the chain saw. 1. 2. g192116 Figure 30 Place the chain saw on a flat surface and remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the Battery Pack (page 15). 1. Oil passage 3. Spacer 2. Clip 4.
The chain needs sharpening or replacement when you must force it onto the wood or it produces smaller chips than when it was new. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to have the chain sharpened or replaced. Preparing the Battery Pack for Recycling Important: Upon removal, cover the terminals of the battery pack with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components.
Storage Important: Store the tool, battery pack, and charger only in temperatures that are within the appropriate range; refer to Specifications (page 8). Important: If you are storing the tool for a year or longer, remove the battery pack from the tool and charge the battery pack until 2 or 3 LED indicators turn blue on the battery. Do not store a fully charged or fully depleted battery.
Troubleshooting Perform only the steps described in these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance, and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself. Problem The motor does not run or runs intermittently. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The chain brake is engaged. 1. Disengage the chain brake by moving the chain brake rearward. 2. The battery pack is low on charge. 3.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action All 4 LED indicators are blinking on the battery pack after releasing the trigger (when the battery pack is in use). 1. The battery pack is over or under the appropriate temperature range. 1. Move the battery pack to a place where it is dry and the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
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