CRAFTOP NT6260, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Chain Saw NT6260 EXPERTS IN EQUIPMENTS OF GARDENING AND AGRICULTURE ENGLISH VERSION 01 202106 ...

Page 2: ...enance instructions It will help you both to become more familiar with this chain saw and to recognize and avoid situations that could endanger you and others Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury If you have any question about your chain saw and this manual please contact CRAFTOP authorized dealer or service center for your area They always welcome your questions suggest...

Page 3: ...ate and local safety regulations standards and ordinances should be observed as well Do not sell lend or rent the machine without this owner s manual Always be sure to include this owner s manual together with the machine and make sure that anyone using it understands all the information and follows all the instruction contained in this manual Signs and symbols in this manual DANGER Texts with thi...

Page 4: ...of safety operation and maintenance the meanings of signs and symbols may be attached to or embossed on the machine CAUTION Chain saws can be dangerous Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the saw Always wear Approved protective helmet Approved hearing protecti...

Page 5: ...rew carburetor 8 Choke control 9 Rear handle 10 Stop switch Ignition on off switch 11 Fuel tank 12 Muffler 13 Bar tip sprocket 14 Saw chain 15 Saw bar 16 Bumper 17 Chain catcher 18 Clutch cover 19 Right hand guard 20 Throttle control 21 Throttle lock 22 Combination spanner 23 Chain tensioning screw 24 Owner s manual 25 Bar guard 26 Start throttle lock ...

Page 6: ...e rpm 11 500 Ignition system Type CDI Spark plug L6RTC RCJ6Y CHAMPION Electrode gap mm 0 35 0 50 Fuel system Mixed ratio 40 1 Gasoline Oil Gasoline Minimum 90 Oil CRAFTOP OIL Tank capacity ml 650 Chain lubrication Lubrication oil type CRAFTOP CHAIN OIL Tank capacity ml 350 Guide bar Type Alloy Sprocket Pitch 3 8inch 7 teeth Standard bar length in mm 24 610 Maximum cutting length in mm 26 660 Recom...

Page 7: ...ke that is designed to stop the chain immediately if you get a kickback The chain brake can reduce the risk of accidents but only you can prevent it Do not assume that the chain brake itself will protect you in the event of a kickback WARNING Take care and make sure the kickback zone of the chain bar never touches any object when using your chain saw The chain brake A can either be activated manua...

Page 8: ...r safety but there are certain factors to remember The way the chain brake is triggered either manually or automatically depends on the force of the kickback and the position of the chain saw in relation to the object that the kickback zone of the bar strikes If you get a violent kickback while the kickback zone of the bar is farthest away from you the chain brake will be activated by the movement...

Page 9: ...hain saw vibrations are generated by the uneven contact between the chain and the wood you are cutting Cutting hardwoods most broadleaf trees creates more vibration than cutting softwoods most conifers Cutting with a chain that is blunt or faulty wrong type or badly sharpened will increase the vibration level The vibration damping system reduces the vibrations transmitted from the engine and chain...

Page 10: ...significantly re duce the number and seriousness of kickbacks Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Symmetrical Guide Bar Front Hand Guard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hand...

Page 11: ...chain and drive sprocket Cutting equipments designed to minimize kickback WARNING Faulty cutting equipment or the wrong combination of bar and chain increases the risk of kickback Use only the bar and chain combinations recommended in the section of Technical specification The only way to avoid kickback is to make sure that the kick back zone of the bar never touches anything By using cutting equi...

Page 12: ...KS LEVEL OF KICKBACK REDUCTION The level of kickback reduction offered by a chain is indicated by its model number Safety precautions and instructions Special safety precautions must be observed when working with a chain saw because it is high speed wood cutting tool with very sharp cutters Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury Before attempting to use this chain saw plea...

Page 13: ...non may affect the fingers of certain individual if a person is exposed to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended Keep your body warm especially the head neck hands wrists ankles and feet Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous...

Page 14: ...grass solid metal sheet metal plastic or any other types of material Do not use the chain saw as a lever to lift move or break objects nor lock it on fixed supports Under any circumstance you should not modify the original design of the chain saw without approval from CRAFTOP Always use genuine spare parts Unauthorized modifications or accessories may lead to serious or even fatal injury Under any...

Page 15: ...rews Tighten and or replace as needed Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Do not turn the engine over on the starter with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed since there is otherwise a risk of fire from uncontained sparking Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the machine is dropped accidently If damages or leaks a...

Page 16: ...ck toward the operator Pull ln can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the chain saw Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that ca...

Page 17: ...g and Don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Always place your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting whether your are right handed or left handed Position your left hand on the front handle bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rea...

Page 18: ... the fuel cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build up in the fuel tank to release slowly and avoid fuel spillage Never remove the fuel cap when engine is running If you spill fuel wipe the machine immediately If fuel spills on your clothing change it immediately Tight the fuel cap securely to the proper position make sure it does not loosen or come off due to the machine vibrations To reduc...

Page 19: ...rts especially the saw chain while the motor is running If the saw chain become jammed by thick branches or other obstructions switch off the engine immediately before attempting to free the saw chain there is otherwise a risk of injury Hot surface Do not touch Always carry related tools equipments spare parts and consumables with you Attached tools in the product package Personal protective equip...

Page 20: ... the fuel system Always clean plant residue chips debris leaves and excess lubricant off the engine and muffler Note that stop the engine before you perform the cleaning work If your power tool is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed e g heavy impact or a fall always check that it is in good condition before continuing work Check the fuel system in particular for leaks a...

Page 21: ...hten the bar nuts finger tight 5 Tension the chain by using the combination wrench Turn the chain adjuster screw clockwise The chain should be tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar 6 Hold up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar but it can still be turned easily by hand Hold up the bar tip a...

Page 22: ...octane grade is recommended Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental engine parameters and components for example carburetion ignition timing and port timing without addition of any major hardware or the introduction of an inert material during combustion Take care when handling gasoline Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor Two stroke oil A two stroke air cool...

Page 23: ... are adjusted to each other Therefore always fill chain oil and fuel at the same time Chain lubricant The chain bar and saw chain require continuous lubrication Lubrication is provided by the automatic lubrication system when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain Insufficient oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the saw chain and or discolorat...

Page 24: ... machine unattended while working or during work breaks After work store the machine in a safe secure location out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons Observe safety precautions and instructions Pre operation checklist Follow the steps below before using the machine every time 1 Check and make sure you wear proper clothing and PPE 2 Check the starting location 3 Keep children o...

Page 25: ...nd make repeated starting attempts When the engine starts rapidly give full throttle Then the throttle latch will disengage 12 Restart engine if necessary and allow the machine to warm up at idle engine speed for several minutes NOTICE If engine does not start with choke control lever in OPEN position after 5 pulls repeat steps 2 11 NOTICE When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it l...

Page 26: ...stem 11 When the engine starts rapidly give full throttle Then the throttle latch will disengage WARNING The saw chain must not move at idle speed otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure saw chain does not move at idle speed If saw chain moves at idle speed have the carburetor readjusted by your local authorized dealer or service cente...

Page 27: ...nition until you need it again Long term storage See the section of Storage Operation in winter During winter time powder snow and cold weather can cause running problems such as Too low engine temperature Icing on the air filter and carburettor Therefore some special measures are required Partly reduce the air inlet of the starter and by doing that increase the engine temperature Preheat the inta...

Page 28: ... a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can occur Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut...

Page 29: ...f the tree makes contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified before beginning to cut Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance Clear the work area u need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled Study the natur...

Page 30: ...es etc so that you have a clear path of retreat when the tree starts to fall Your path of retreat should be roughly 135 degrees behind the intended felling direction Remove any branches that are in the way To do this it is best to work from the top down and keep the trunk between you and the chain saw Never limb above shoulder height D Felling Felling is done using three cuts First you make the DI...

Page 31: ...s will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will hold tree on stump and control the tree falling in the correct direction 4 Set the spike bumper if one is fitted in behind the breaking strip Use full throttle and bring the bar and chain slowly into the tree Make sure the tree does not start to move in the opposite direction to your intended felli...

Page 32: ...ally fallen trees that may be poorly Supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor Freeing a tree that has fallen badly To reduce the high accident risk pay special attention when you try to free a tree that has fallen badly A Freeing a Trapped tree The safest method is to use a winch Tractor mounted Portable B...

Page 33: ...t out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Turn off the saw drive a plastic or wood wedge into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your chain saw when it is pinched or hung in a log The following instructions describe ho...

Page 34: ...and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious injury Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw Work slowly keeping both hands firm...

Page 35: ...Cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree Second cut Third cut First cut Collar Maintenance and care Maintenance schedule IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance Before staring to work Daily and or at the end of work Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Quarterly if there is...

Page 36: ...e machine to cool down before performing maintenance service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Before cleaning inspecting or repairing the machine make sure that engine has been stopped an cooled down Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting NOTICE SPECIAL TRAINING IS REQUIRED to service and repair chain saws This is especially true of chain saw safety ...

Page 37: ...ake should be applied G Checking the brake trigger 1 Start the chain saw and place it on firm ground Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object 2 Grasp the saw firmly wrapping your fingers and thumbs around the handles 3 Apply full throttle and activate the chain brake by tilting your wrist forward onto the front hand guard Do not let go of the front handle 4 The chain shoul...

Page 38: ...the muffler is securely attached to the chain saw If the muffler on your saw is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage WARNING Never use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or defective WARNING Never use a chain saw with faulty safety equipment Carry out the checks and maintenance ...

Page 39: ...ack reduction and cutting performance from your chain WARNING The following faults will increase the risk of kickback considerably File angle too large Cutting angle too small File diameter too small B Sharpening cutting teeth To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a ROUND FILE and a FILE GAUGE See the section of Technical specification for information on the size of file and gauge that are recomm...

Page 40: ...e every third time you sharpen the chain information This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively 1 To adjust the raker clearance you will need a FLAT FILE and a RAKER GAUGE 2 Place the gauge over the raker lip 3 Place the file over the part of the lip that protrudes through the gauge and file off the excess The clearance is correct when you no longer...

Page 41: ... chain lubrication oil mist and or saw dust can be unhealthy Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel Aim the tip of the saw at a light colored surface about 20 cm away After 1 minute running at 3 4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface If the chain lubrication is not working 1 Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed Clean if necessary 2 Check ...

Page 42: ...arly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar A remove these with a file if necessary Whether the groove in the bar has become badly worn B replace the bar if necessary A B Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn If a hollow forms on one side of the bar tip this is due to a slack chain To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily Carburetor A Basic information WAR...

Page 43: ...he cylinder cowling fitted Adjusting the carburetor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned This can give rise to serious engine damage Carefully turn the L and H jets clockwise to the bottom Now turn the jets one turn anti clockwise The carburetor is now set to H 1 and L 1 Now start the saw according to the starting instructions and ru...

Page 44: ...peed needle H gives lower power Iess capacity bad acceleration and or damage to the engine A too rich adjustment of the two speed needles L and H gives acceleration problems or too low working speed Starter device WARNING When the recoil spring is assembled in the starter housing it is in tensioned position and can when treated carelessly pop out and cause injuries Always be careful when changing ...

Page 45: ...rankcase Then slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with the pawls 2 Assemble and tighten the screws which hold the starter Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned from dust and dirt in order to avoid Carburetor malfunctions Starting problems Engine power reduction Unnecessary wear on the engine parts Abnormal fuel consumption Clean the air filter daily or more oft...

Page 46: ...stall the spark plug tighten it securely with a socket wrench NOTICE Always use the recommended spark plug type An incorrect spark plug can severely damage the piston cylinder Muffler The muffler is designed in order to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and comb...

Page 47: ...sh once a week more often in demanding conditions A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the saw overheating which causes damage to piston and cylinder Daily maintenance 1 Check that all the components of the throttle control operate safely i e throttle lock throttle lever and start throttle lock 2 Clean the chain brake and check its function according to the instructions Make sure that the ...

Page 48: ...ighten if necessary 9 Test the stop switch to be sure it shuts off the engine Weekly maintenance 1 Check that the AV elements are not soft or torn 2 Lubricate the clutch drum bearing 3 File off burrs if any on the sides of the bar 4 Clean the spark plug and check the gap The correct gap A is 0 5mm 0 02inch A 5 Check the starter and the recoil spring Clean the fins on the flywheel 6 Clean the cooli...

Page 49: ...pring for wear 3 Clean the outside of the carburetor 4 Check the fuel filter Change if necessary 5 Flush the inside off the fuel tank with gasoline 6 When the engine speed is not stable check the oil filter If the white filter element become grey or dark color change the oil filter 7 Flush the inside of the oil tank with gasoline 8 Check all cables and connections ...

Page 50: ...buretor diaphragms sticking together 4 Remove the saw chain and guide bar clean them completely and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil 5 Completely clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter 6 Pour a small amount of clean motor oil into spark plug hole pull starter and crank the engine until piston reaches TOP DEAD CENTER 7 Install the spark plug but do not connec...

Page 51: ...your local dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire 1 Ignition switch off 2 Electrical problem 1 Turn switch on 2 Ask your local dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug 1 Spark gap incorrect 2 Covered with carbon 3 Fouled with fuel 4 Spark plug defective 1 Adjust gap to specification 2 Clean or replace 3 Clean or replace 4 Replace plug Engine does not crank Internal engine probl...

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