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EarthQuake CS4518 Operator's Manual & Parts - Note
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Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place..
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage
around the unit.
4. Put the switch to the "I" position.
5. Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel comes in the bulb.
(1) Oil
(2) Fuel
(3) Engine switch
(4) Choke knob
6. Pull out the choke knob. The choke will close and the throttle lever
will then be set in the starting position.
NOTE
When restarting immediately after stopping the engine.
Set choke in the open position
NOTE
Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not return to the
operating position fully even if you press down on it with your finger.
When you wish to return the choke knob to the fully open position,
squeeze the throttle lever instead.
7. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the
starter rope vigorously.
operation
WARNING
Summary of CS4518
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Operator's manual & parts chain saw cs4518 getearthquake.Com omcs4518 rev12-23-09 © copyright 2009 ardisam, inc. All rights reserved. Printed in china. Warning before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit..
Page 3: Warning
Page safety first instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a warning symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them...
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Page 1. Front hand guard and brake 2. Starter handle 3. Air filter cover 4. Choke knob 5. Throttle trigger lock-out 6. Rear handle 7. Throttle trigger 8. Engine switch 9. Fuel tank cap 10. Oil tank cap 11. Front handle 12. Saw chain 13. Guide bar 14. Primer bulb parts location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1...
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Page (1) read operator's instruction book before operating this machine. (2) appropriate ear, eye, and head protection must be worn. (3) use the chain saw with two hands. (4) warning! Danger of kickback. (5) read, understand and follow all warnings. Symbols on the machine.
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Page for safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make any mistake. (a). The port to refuel the oil/gas mixture. Location: near the fuel cap (b). The port to refill the chain oil location: near the oil cap (...
Page 7: Note
Page note carb is set at factory. Special tools are required for carb adjustment and can only be performed by a qualified service center. Severe engine damage or personal injury may occur if proper procedures are not followed. (g). Shows the directions that the chain brake is released (white arrow) ...
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Page before operating the product 1. Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your chainsaw. 2. Never operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or under the influence of medication that may make you drowsy, or if you are under the in...
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Page 6. Always use caution when handling fuel. Wipe up all spills and then move the chain saw at least ten(10)feet (three(3) m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. 7. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (ie. Smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where ...
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Page 10 12. Always carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. 13. Always inspect the chain saw before each use for worn, loose, or changed parts. Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not ...
Page 11: Warning
Page 11 19. Guard against kickback. Kickback is the upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the guide bar contacts an object. Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw. Kickback safety precautions for chain saw users warning kickback may oc...
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Page 12 (2) keep a good grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of t...
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Page 1 a standard saw unit package contains the items as shown below.： (1) power unit (2) guide bar (3) saw chain (4) plug wrench (5) screwdriver for carburetor adjustment 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 edge...
Page 14: Note
Page 1 note pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain. 1：moving direction 4. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain around the bar and sprocket. 5. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten the mounting nut to finger ...
Page 15: Warning
Page 1 fuel the engines are lubricated by viper engine oil specially formulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine use. If oil is not available, use an antioxidant added quality oil expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle chain saw engine use. Recommended mixing ratio gasoline 50 : oil 1 these ...
Page 16: Note
Page 1 4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again for at least one minute. 5. Mark the container clearly on the outside of the container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or other containers. Chain oil use special chainsaw oil all year round. Recommended for winter or summer use. Note do not u...
Page 17: Note
Page 1 before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. Starting engine 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a dustless place.. 2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage aro...
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Page 1 8. When firing occurs, push in the choke knob and pull the starter again to start the engine. 9. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly. Important the oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when r...
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Page 1 chain brake the chain brake is a device which stops the chain instantaneously if the chain saw recoils due to kickback. Normally, the brake is activated automatically by inertial force. It can also be activated manually by pushing the brake lever (front handle guard) down toward the front. Wh...
Page 20: Warning
Page 20 to release brake, pull up the front handle guard toward the front handle till “click” sound is heard. Warning when the brake operates, release the throttle lever to slow down the engine speed. Continuous operation with the brake engaged will generate heat from the clutch and may cause damage...
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Page 21 warning before proceeding to your job, read "for safe operation" section it is recommended to first practice sawing easy logs. This also helps you get accustomed to your chainsaw. Always follow the safety regulations. The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is forbidden to cut o...
Page 22: Warning
Page 22 felling a tree 1. Decide the felling direction considering the wind, iean of the tree, location of heavy branches, ease of job after felling, and other factors. 2. While clearing the area around the tree, arrange a good foothold and retreat path. 3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into...
Page 23: Warning
Page 2 logging and limbing warning 1. Always ensure your foothold as well as stability of the tree. 2. Be alert to the rolling over of a cut log. 3. Read the instructions in “for safe operation” to avoid kickback of the saw. Before starting work, check the direction of bending force inside the log t...
Page 24: Warning
Page 2 pruning cut up from the bottom, finish down from the top. Warning 1. Do not use an unstable foothold or a stepladder. 2. Do not overreach. 3. Do not cut above shoulder height. 4. Always use both hands to grip the saw. Sawing.
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Page 2 good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you properly care for your chainsaw, the following pages include simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, o...
Page 26: Important
Page 2 (2) grease port (3) sprocket 4. Others check for fuel leakage and loose fastenings and damage to major parts, especially handle joints and guide bar mounting. If any defects are found, make sure to have them repaired before operating again. Periodical service points 1. Cylinder fins dust clog...
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Page 2 3. Oil tank with a wire hook, take out the oil filter through the filler port and clean in gasoline. When putting the filter back into the tank, make sure that it comes to the front right corner. Also clean out dirt in the tank. (2) oil filter 4. Spark plug clean the electrodes with a wire br...
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Page 2 saw chain warning it is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp. Your cutters need to be sharpened when: • sawdust becomes powder-like. • you need extra force to saw in. • the cut way does not go straight. • vibration increases. • fuel consumption increas...
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Page 2 maintenance of chain / bar after every cutter has been set, check the depth of the rake by using a depth gauge to measure the height difference. File it to the proper level as illustrated. Warning be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage. (1) ...
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Page 0 warning this saw is equipped with the following low kickback bar/chain combination: guide bar: oregon180sdea095 saw chain: 3/8 low profile reduced kickback chain 62 drive links oregon s62 for replacement use only above bars and chains maintenance of chain / bar engine maintenance schedule mai...
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Page 1 1. Empty the fuel tank and run the engine out of fuel. 2. Empty the oil tank. 3. Clean the entire unit. 4. Store the unit in a dry place out of the reach of children. Storage.
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Page 2 1 3 4 6 5 2 parts explosions.
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Page 8 9 10 12 7 11 key part # description qty. 1 845100 right cover assembly 1 2 845101 air filter cover kit 1 3 845104 starter assembly 1 4 845105 oil pump 1 5 845106 clutch assembly kit 1 6 845109 clutch shell 1 7 845110 fuel cap kit 1 8 845115 fuel tube 1 9 845116 gas filter components 1 10 8451...
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Page troubleshooting guide problem cause remedy starting failure check fuel for water or substandard mixture replace with proper fuel remove and dry the spark plug pull the starter again with no choke replace spark plug with a new plug lack of power / poor ac- celeration / rough idling check for wat...
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Page specifications power unit： displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.02cc maximum engine power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8kw fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page warranty terms and conditions product warranty: 1-year limited warranty ardisam, inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this earthquake® chainsaw to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this prod...
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Page warranty explanation of emissions control warranty provisions these chainsaws are designed, built and equipped to meet all epa requirements. Ardisam warrants that it is free from defects in material and workmanship that could cause failure to the warranted part; and that it is identical in all ...
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Page warranty maintenance and repair requirements the owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. Ardisam, inc. Recommends that all receipts and records covering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case questions arise. If the engine is resold during the ...
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Page notes • any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be re-...
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