Champion 100642, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ortant safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment com ...

Page 2: ...ls 17 Cutting Procedure Basics 18 Felling Safety 18 Felling Procedure 18 Limbing 20 Bucking Safety 20 Bucking Procedure 20 Pruning 21 Maintenance 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Adding Bar and Chain Oil 22 Adjusting the Bar And Chain Oil Flow 23 Adjusting the Chain Tension 23 Removing and Installing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 24 Maintaining the Saw Chain 26 Sharpening the Saw Chain 26 Maintaining the ...

Page 3: ...ise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the information found on your product s...

Page 4: ...ANGER GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Gasoline and gasoline vapors Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited Gasoline is a liquid fuel but it s vapors can ignite Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up immediately if spilled on skin or clothes Gasoline...

Page 5: ...o serious injury to the user or damage to the chainsaw and void the warranty Keep the chainsaw clean Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block moving parts To reduce fire hazard replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor Keep the engine and muffler free from grass leaves excessive grease or carbon build up If the chainsaw starts to vibrate abnormally stop the chainsaw immediat...

Page 6: ...er Zone Saw Chain Direction Linear Kickback Pinch Figure A Fig A Fig B Saw Chain Direction Linear Kickback Pinch Figure B Kickback Safety Precautions Take the following steps to reduce the chance of accident or injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the chainsaw Do not cut above shoulder height Do not over reach Always keep proper footing and balance Take extra care when...

Page 7: ...ropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water Have the chainsaw serviced by a Champion qualified service dealer Before inspecting servicing cleaning storing transporting or replacing any parts on the chainsaw 1 Stop the chainsaw 2 Make sure all moving parts have stopped 3 Allow the chainsaw to cool 4 Disconnect the spark plug wire Secure the chainsaw while transporting Always use the scabbard...

Page 8: ...e contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment K 2945 485 152 Safety Symbols B MANUFACTURE DATE DATE DE FABRICATION SERIAL NO N DE SÉRIE MODEL MODÉLE 100XXX CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT INC 12039 SMITH AVENUE SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670 USA É U 1 877 338 0999 MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUÉ EN CHI...

Page 9: ...ded Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury CKA Computed kickback angle CKA listed represents angle of kickback your bar and chain will have when tested in accordance with CSA Canadian Standards Association and ANSI standards The bar and chain combination meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62 1 Z62 3 ANSI OPEI B175 1 when us...

Page 10: ...times to start the engine If the engine does not start repeat steps 3 6 7 When engine starts ensure the choke knob is pushed in and press and hold the throttle lockout and lightly squeeze the throttle to idle the engine 8 Allow the engine to warm up for 30 60 seconds 9 Carefully disengage the chain brake Made in China Fabriqué en Chine Always wear protective gear wear loose fitting clothing P touj...

Page 11: ...his manual for future reference Chainsaw 1 Guide Bar 2 Saw Chain 3 Front Hand Guard and Chain Brake Lever 4 Front Handle 5 Air Filter Cover 6 Air Cleaner Cover Knob 7 Choke Knob 8 Throttle Trigger Lockout 9 Rear Handle 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Engine Switch 12 Fuel Tank 13 Starter Handle 14 Bar and Chain Oil Tank 15 Purge Bulb 16 Clutch Cover 17 Chain Tensioning Screw 1 2 4 12 16 17 13 14 15 5 6 7 8...

Page 12: ... chain brake lever is also used to manually engage the chain brake 4 Chain Brake reduces the chance of injury if kickback occurs by stopping the saw chain in milliseconds The chain brake is designed to engage automatically in response to kickback The chain brake can also be activated by pushing the chain brake lever forward either intentionally or if the operator s hand strikes the lever during ki...

Page 13: ...tructions The use of old and or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause of performance problems Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline oil mixture The chainsaw engine works with 10 or less ethanol blended gasoline When using ethanol gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting Ethanol gasoline blends can absorb more water than ...

Page 14: ... recommended Fuel can be forced out of the tank as a result of expansion if overfilled and can affect the stable running condition of the chainsaw 4 Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled 5 Reinstall the fuel cap 6 Move the chainsaw at least 50 ft 15 m from the fuel container and the fueling site before starting the engine OPERATION Starting and Stopping WARNING When fueling or using your chainsaw...

Page 15: ... right foot into the boot loop to help hold the chainsaw firmly in place Pull the starter rope rapidly until the engine pops or putters or up to 4 times if you do not hear or feel the engine putter The engine may start on this step if not proceed to next step Starting Position Starter Rope Grip Boot loop Figure 5 WARNING Clear the area of any objects that could contact the saw chain Always wear he...

Page 16: ...hain Tension in the Maintenance section WARNING Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full before operation Check the oil level periodically so that it does not drop below half full Make sure the chain oil adjustment screw is set appropriately Refer to Setting the Chain Oil Adjustment Screw in the Maintenance section The saw chain must be continuously coated with oil to function properly WARNING Al...

Page 17: ...o quickly react if cut begins to close on chain and to help guide tree in desired fall direction Use the felling wedges to keep the cut open to prevent the chain from being pinched in the cut Pinching the chain in the cut can lead to the chain derailing Save yourself the grief and hassle of pinched derailed chains by using use plastic felling wedges AXE OR HATCHET Use back side of axe or hatchet t...

Page 18: ...me general area they should be separated from each other by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree to be felled Consider the force and direction of the wind Consider the lean and balance of the tree Consider the location of large branches All of these factors influence the direction that the tree will fall Do not try to fell a tree in a direction other than its natural fall line Do no...

Page 19: ...ically glance up during the felling back cut to see if the tree is going to fall in the correct direction If there is a chance that the tree might not fall in the desired direction or if the tree might rock back and bind the chain saw remove the guide bar from the cut stop the chainsaw and use wedges to open the cut and direct the fall Fig 13 Only use soft plastic or wooden wedges Drive the wedges...

Page 20: ...ential for rocking back into the hole created by the roots This can result in serious injury or death Never stand in the hole left by the roots Never allow others to stand near the root structure Bucking Procedure Cutting Logs Under Stress When logs are supported on one or both ends the wood tends to bend during the cutting process This can cause the chain saw to become pinched between the two sid...

Page 21: ...tting Pruning is the process of cutting limbs from a living tree 1 Make the first cut approximately 6 inches 15 cm from the tree trunk Cut upward from the underside of the limb Use the top of the guide bar to make this cut Cut a third of the way through the diameter of the limb Fig 21 2 Make the second cut 2 4 inches 5 10 cm farther out on the limb Cut downward from the top of the limb Use the bot...

Page 22: ...stated in the Emission Control Warranty Statement of this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check for loose screws nuts or bolts tighten as needed Check for damaged or worn parts Check the saw chain sharpness Refer to Sharpening the Saw Chain Test the chain brake Refer to Testing the Chain Brake Check the chain tension adjust as needed Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension Fill the chain oil reservoir refill ...

Page 23: ...n oil is used for every tank of fuel To increase the oil flow turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw counter clockwise with a flat head screwdriver Fig 23 To decrease the oil flow turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw clockwise with a flat head screwdriver Fig 23 Figure 23 Adjusting the Chain Tension CAUTION The guide bar saw chain and saw bearings will wear more rapidly if the saw chain is...

Page 24: ...ed Loosen the chain tension after operation and check the chain tension before the next use Flats Drive Links Guide Bar Figure 24 Figure 25 Correct cold tension Correct warm tension Too loose Figure 26 Figure 27 IMPORTANT It is very important to maintain the proper chain tension Rapid wear of the guide bar or the chain coming off easily can be caused by improper tension Especially when using a new...

Page 25: ...y inserting bar toward gear drive clutch rotate into position with two bolt holes protruding through slot in bar 2 Install new blade with teeth facing correct direction Start by wrapping blade around gear driven clutch Position blade in alignment with gear sprocket Then wrap blade around front of bar Being sure align blade with teeth on front of bar as well as bar groove 3 Turn the chain tensionin...

Page 26: ...the chain to dull quickly and increase the chance of kickback Fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform 1 Tighten the chain tension so that the saw chain is taut and does not wobble Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension 1a Always file the saw chain at the midpoint of the guide bar 2 Use a round file to sharpen the top plate and side plate of each cutter 2a Use a 5 32 4 mm diame...

Page 27: ...urring of the guide bar rails the ridges on either side of the bar groove is a normal process of guide bar wear Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur Fig 39 A guide bar with the following faults should be replaced 3a Wear inside the guide bar rails that permits the chain to lay sideways 3b Bent guide bar 3c Cracked or broken rails 3d Spread rails Refer to Replacing the G...

Page 28: ...ickback or a saw chain that meets the low kickback performance requirements Maintaining the Air Filter WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the chainsaw Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is n...

Page 29: ...e take the chainsaw to a Champion or other qualified service dealer The engine will not idle The engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration There is a loss of engine power Idle speed screw Figure 43 Maintaining the Spark Plug 1 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 2 Turn the knob on the air filter cover counterclockwise to loosen the air filter cover Fig 41 3 Remove the air filter cover Fig 41 4 G...

Page 30: ...linder fins must be cleaned on a regular basis to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the chainsaw as a result of fire Always use safety goggles glasses when using compressed air Do not use water or other liquids to clean the cylinder fins Use a small wire brush to remove stubborn debris 5 Lightly coat the guide bar and saw chain with a corrosion inhibiting oil Cylinder fins Figure 46 ...

Page 31: ...d from the carburetor 3 Allow the engine to cool Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of any high quality motor oil or 2 cycle oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Preparing the Chainsaw for Use after Long term Storage Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder NOTICE Do not use ethanol blended fuel that has been s...

Page 32: ...th 16 in 41 6 cm Saw Chain Pitch 3 8 LP Saw Chain Gauge 0 050 in 1 3 mm Saw Chain Drive Links 57 All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice Replacement Parts Please contact the Customer Support Department to order replacement parts Part Number Description Brand Pitch Gauge Edge 2785...

Page 33: ...fuel The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter The engine lacks power or stalls The fuel is old over 30 days and or improperly mixed Drain the fuel tank and add fresh properly mixed fuel The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter The spark plug is not working properly Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug The guide bar and saw chain are running hot smoking or stuck The saw...

Page 34: ...ain and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as chain tension adjustments This warranty does not cover transportation costs In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact CPE Customer Service Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequent...

Page 35: ...RER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine SORE owner you are responsible for the perfo...

Page 36: ...be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 3c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall be 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 shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to ...

Page 37: ...apor separator carbon canister canister mounting brackets carburetor purge port connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that...