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Qualcast 46 cc Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Petrol Chainsaw

Summary of 46 cc

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    Aqg-pc 4645 petrol chain saw artikel-nr.: 4501662 ident-nr.: 11011 komponenten / ersatzteile position artikel-nr. Beschreibung position artikel-nr. Beschreibung 1 450166001001 oil tank 3 450166001003 safty trigger lever 4 450166001004 rear handle cover 5 450166001005 trigger 6 450166001006 trigger s...

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    Komponenten / ersatzteile position artikel-nr. Beschreibung position artikel-nr. Beschreibung 28 450166001028 heat insulation plate 29 450166001029 flange inlet 30 450166001030 carburetor 31 450166001031 carburetor gasket 37 450166001037 air filter washer ›1.5x›22 38 450166001038 air filter 40 45016...

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    Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly these instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your chainsaw, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the customer helpline ...

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    Contents 2 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 components list .......................................................................................................................................... 4-5 safety information ..................................................................................

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    Contents 3 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 storing the chainsaw ....................................................................................................................................33 step 1 - storing the chainsaw for short periods ........................................................

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    4 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 saw chain chain bar chain brake lever/ front hand guard air filter cover safety lock rear handle/ bootstrap throttle lever chain tensioning screw bar fastening nut chain catch stop claw chain guard components list.

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    5 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 choke/ (carburettor setting) spark plug (under the air filter cover) starter handle front handle oil tank cap fan housing fuel tank cap stop switch components list.

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    Safety information 6 important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining customer helpline 0151 649 1500 the following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the chai...

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    Safety information important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining 7 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 explanation of the symbols and warning signs on the machine explanation of the symbols on the warning label on the machine. Read the user manual before using the mach...

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    Safety information 8 important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining customer helpline 0151 649 1500 explanation of the symbols for the brake function label on the machine. Push the handle back to disengage the brake. Push the handle forward to engage the brake, and ...

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    Safety information important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining 9 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 warning! Only operate the chainsaw if you are wearing the correct personal protective equipment (ppe) as described in the following warnings. Warning! Always wear a s...

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    Safety information 10 important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining warning! Under no circumstances should the chainsaw be filled or refilled with the fuel mixture or oil while the engine is running. Failure to observe this notice may present a risk of explosion. W...

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    Safety information important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining 11 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 warning! Always hold the chainsaw with two hands while operating. This chainsaw is not designed for single-handed operation. Failure to observe this warning may lead...

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    Safety information 12 important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining the chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood. You may only fell trees if you have received the appropriate training. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or inc...

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    Safety information important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining 13 safety information follow these instructions in order to reduce the dangers: keep your body and in particular your hands warm when working in the cold. Take regular breaks and move your hands to st...

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    Safety information 14 important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining customer helpline 0151 649 1500 safety information important - please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining pinching is the term used to describe the reaction of the chainsa...

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    15 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - assembly of the chain saw step 2 - check the chain brake preparing to operate the chainsaw 2a and 2b disengaged engaged please refer to the assembly instructions booklet for details of how to assemble the chainsaw. Please refer to the assembly instructions...

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    16 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 warning! The chain brake must not be tested with the chainsaw running unless strictly instructed to do so in this manual. Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious personal injury. Warning! The chain brake can only reduce the possibility of serious person...

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    17 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 preparing to operate the chainsaw step 3 - fuel and lubrication 3a 3b 2-cycle engine oil regular unleaded fuel x 30 seconds.

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    18 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 it essential for the smooth operation of the chainsaw to use the correct type of fuel and oil. The chainsaw utilises a 2-stroke engine which runs on a mixture of regular unleaded fuel and 2-cycle engine oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1. The chainsaw will operate with a...

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    19 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 4 - filling the fuel tank preparing to operate the chainsaw 4a. Fill the fuel tank warning! Before attempting to fill the fuel tank, always ensure all sources of ignition are removed i.E. Naked flames. Remove the fuel tank cap by unscrewing anti-clockwise. Rem...

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    20 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 5 - filling the chain lubrication oil tank preparing to operate the chainsaw 5a. Fill the oil tank warning! Before attempting to fill the oil tank, always ensure all sources of ignition are removed i.E. Naked flames. Remove the oil tank cap by unscrewing anti-...

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    21 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine operating the chainsaw 1a . Set the ignition switch to stop move the ignition switch to the lower stop (off, “0”) position. 1a 1b. Ensure the choke is fully out pull the choke lever fully out until it clicks into position. 1b.

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    22 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine (continued) operating the chainsaw 1c 1c. Priming the chainsaw warning! Before attempting to start and operate the chainsaw, ensure the saw chain is not in contact with the ground or any other object. Failure to observe this warning may...

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    23 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine (continued) operating the chainsaw place the chainsaw on a firm level surface clear of debris or any objects which may come into contact with the saw chain while it is moving. Place your right foot on the trigger plate to keep the chain...

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    24 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine (continued) operating the chainsaw 1d. Ensure the choke is fully in push the choke lever fully in. 1d 1e 1e. Set the ignition switch to on move the ignition switch to the upper on (“1”) position..

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    25 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine (continued) operating the chainsaw 1f 1f. Start the chainsaw warning! To stop the chainsaw in an emergency, apply rapid pressure to the chain brake. Place the chainsaw on a firm level surface clear of debris or any objects which may com...

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    26 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - starting the engine (continued) operating the chainsaw 1g. Accelerate the engine warning! To stop the chainsaw in an emergency, rapidly strike the chain brake. Before attempting to saw anything with the chainsaw, the engine must be accelerated to operating...

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    27 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 2 - restarting the chainsaw when warmed up operating the chainsaw 2a 2a. Restarting the chainsaw when warmed up note! Once the chainsaw is warmed up there is no need to ‘prime the chainsaw’ as described in step 1c. Place the chainsaw on a firm level surface cl...

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    28 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 introduction how to use the chainsaw warning! Before attempting to use the chainsaw, it is imperative that you undertake professional training by an accredited body. This will provide full instruction on the type of sawing and cutting operations that can be perform...

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    29 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 felling how to use the chainsaw felling is the type of cut used to cut down trees. Whereas it may be possible to cut down small trees (6-7 inches in diameter) with a single straight through cut, larger trees require a felling cut. If this type of cut is made it is ...

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    30 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 felling (continued) how to use the chainsaw note! The chainsaw is designed for occasional use by home owners, garden owners and campers and is for general work such as stump grubbing, cutting firewood, etc. It is not designed for lengthy use. If it is used for a le...

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    31 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 how to use the chainsaw limbing this type of cut is used to remove small branches from a felled or fallen tree. Cuts can be made horizontally or vertically to the bottom of a branch. Usually limbing cuts are performed when a tree trunk has been cut into small manag...

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    32 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 bucking how to use the chainsaw a bucking cut is used to cut a fallen or felled tree into small manageable lengths or logs. Usually the tree trunk will be supported at one end, both ends or along its entire length. Often this type of cut is performed using a sawhor...

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    33 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - storing the chainsaw for short periods storing the chainsaw the chainsaw can be stored for short periods of time (less than 30 days) without performing any storage maintenance. If the chainsaw is to be stored for longer than 30 days, carry out the storage ...

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    34 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 2 - storing the chainsaw for extended periods (continued) storing the chainsaw 2b 2b. Drain the fuel tank warning! Always store excess fuel/oil mixtures drained from the fuel tank in a suitable sealed container designed for the storage of flammable liquids. Wa...

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    35 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 2 - storing the chainsaw for extended periods (continued) storing the chainsaw 2c. Start the chainsaw start the chainsaw as described on page 23 and allow it to run until it stops. This will ensure any fuel in the carburettor is used. 2d. Oil the combustion ch...

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    36 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 maintenance schedule maintenance performing routine maintenance correctly on your chainsaw will ensure you get years of trouble free use. Please keep this manual safe for future reference. It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to. Thi...

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    37 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 1 - operational chain brake test maintenance 1a. Check the chain brake warning! The chain brake can only reduce the possibility of serious personal injury if it is fitted in accordance with the instructions detailed in the assembly manual. If the chain brake i...

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    38 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 2 - clean / replace the air filter maintenance 2a. Remove the air filter cover unscrew the retaining cap anti-clockwise. Note! It is not possible to remove the retaining cap from the air filter cover. This is a captive component. Carefully lift and remove the ...

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    39 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 2 - clean / replace the air filter (continued) maintenance 2c 2c. Clean the air filter note! If the air filter is being replaced, there is no need to perform this step. Clean the air filter using clean, warm soapy water. The air filter must be thoroughly rinse...

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    40 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 3 - change / replace the fuel filter maintenance 3a 3a. Access the fuel tank remove the fuel tank cap by unscrewing anti-clockwise. Drain the fuel tank as described in step 2b on page 29. 3b 3b. Remove the fuel filter using a piece of wire, for example a paper...

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    41 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 3 - change / replace the fuel filter (continued) maintenance 3c 3c. Separate the fuel filter carefully pull the fuel filter off the fuel pipe using a twisting action. 3d. Clean the fuel filter note! If the fuel filter is being replaced, there is no need to per...

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    42 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 3 - change / replace the fuel filter (continued) maintenance 3e 3e. Refit the fuel filter carefully fit the cleaned or replacement fuel filter to the fuel pipe . Position the fuel filter in the lower corner of the fuel tank. You may need to use a screwdriver t...

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    43 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 4 - clean / replace the spark plug (continued) maintenance 4b. Remove the air filter cover unscrew the retaining cap anti-clockwise. Note! It is not possible to remove the retaining cap from the air filter cover. This is a captive component. Carefully lift and...

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    44 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 4c step 4 - clean / replace the spark plug (continued) maintenance 4c. Remove the air filter carefully lift the air filter off the locating pin . 4d. Disconnect the ignition cable remove the ignition cable from the spark plug by pulling backwards using a twisting a...

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    45 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 4e step 4 - clean / replace the spark plug (continued) maintenance 4e. Remove the spark plug caution! Only use the large end of the supplied multitool to remove the spark plug. Using any other tool may damage the spark plug and/or the chainsaw engine. Remove the sp...

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    46 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 4 - clean / replace the spark plug (continued) maintenance 4f. Refit the spark plug caution! Only use the large end of the supplied multitool to remove the spark plug. Using any other tool may damage the spark plug and/or the chainsaw engine. Note! If the spar...

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    47 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 5 - carburettor settings step 6 - lubricating the sprocket tips maintenance the carburettor is factory set to the ideal setting for the chainsaw to operate efficiently. If the carburettor requires adjustment after extensive use, contact a suitably qualified se...

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    48 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 6 - lubricating the sprocket tips (continued) maintenance 6b 6b. Lubricating the sprocket tips warning! Always wear suitable gloves when operating chainsaw to protect your hands from flying debris and/ or sharp objects. It is particularly important to wear pro...

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    49 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 7 - reversing the guide bar step 8 - adjusting the automatic chain lubricator maintenance 7a. Remove the guide bar the guide bar must be completely removed from the chainsaw. To do this, reverse the procedures described in the assembly manual. 7b 7b. Clean the...

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    50 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 9 - check the saw chain tension maintenance 9a 9a. Check the saw chain tension caution! It is essential that the correct saw chain tension is maintained. This will ensure that the saw chain , drive sprocket, guide bar and engine do not wear prematurely. Warnin...

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    51 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 step 10 - sharpening the saw chain maintenance if the cutting performance of the chainsaw deteriorates, the saw chain may need sharpening or replacing. Please contact the customer helpline for support. Check the ignition switch is in the ‘on’ position. If no, then ...

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    52 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 troubleshooting the following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the chainsaw. Fault possible cause solution chainsaw will not start or starts but will not run. The chainsaw has not been started correctly. Start the chainsaw as described o...

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    53 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 general troubleshooting (continued) useful information useful information fault possible cause solution the chainsaw fails to cut or saw correctly. The saw chain is blunt. Please contact the customer helpline on 0151 649 1500 the saw chain is loose. Adjust the saw ...

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    54 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 technical data table technical data property value engine displacement 46 cm 3 maximum engine capacity 2 kw bar length 43 cm cutter rail length (18”) 45 cm chain pitch (0.325”) 8.255 mm chain thickness (0.0584”) 1.47 mm idling speed 3500 rpm maximum speed with cutt...

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    55 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 guarantee dear customer, in the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warrant...

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    56 customer helpline 0151 649 1500 declaration of conformity.