FUXTEC FX-KS142, Original User Manual

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Page 2: ...s on the device 6 5 Safety Instructions 8 6 Mounting the blade and the saw chain 13 7 Fuel and chain oil 16 8 Cold start of the chainsaw 18 9 Warm start of the chainsaw 19 10 Operating the chainsaw 20...

Page 3: ...ny liability of the manufacturer and any resulting damage completely and lead to the guarantee becoming void This device is only intended for use in open areas garden Residual risks Even when the tool...

Page 4: ...ard chain brake lever 2 Starter handle 3 Air filter cover 4th choke 5 Throttle lock 6 Rear handle 7 Throttle lever 8 Stop switch 9 Fuel tank 10 Oil tank 11 Front handle 12 Saw chain 13 Guide rail 14 T...

Page 5: ...ear handle is safely gripped while working with the device 13 During transport always mount the transport protection otherwise cuts may result 3 Warnings on the device Read the operating instructions...

Page 6: ...closes The start mode can be set as follows Position 1 pulled out when the engine choke is cold Position 0 with warm engine choke pressed in Position on the right side below the air filter The directi...

Page 7: ...e risk of white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome Long term and regular users are therefore recommended to closely monitor the condition of their hands and fingers Consult a doctor immediately...

Page 8: ...r use the chainsaw The chainsaw should only be used in a well ventilated workspace Never run the engine in enclosed spaces or buildings The exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide gas Do not s...

Page 9: ...orking with the chainsaw Unauthorised persons and animals must not be allowed to enter the working area Ensure that children pets and bystanders stay at least 10 m away when starting and operating the...

Page 10: ...are parts or removal or modification of the safety devices can cause damage to the equipment and serious injury to the person working with it Check regularly that the cutting tool stops rotating when...

Page 11: ...aw As a user of this equipment you must take some precautions to ensure that all work with the saw can be performed without accident or injury If you become reasonably familiar with the causes and cha...

Page 12: ...hainsaw FX KS142_KS146_rev08 12 Follow the manufacturer s instructions when servicing and sharpening the chain If the guide bar or chain needs to be replaced fit only the manufacturer s recommended re...

Page 13: ...tions ATTENTION The teeth of the saw chain are very sharp so wear thick protective gloves when handling 1 Pull the front hand guard towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not activa...

Page 14: ...he holder 5 provided for this purpose on the chain brake Adjust the position of the chain tensioning nut on the chain cover to the lower hole of the guide bar next page A Clamping nut B Chain cover NO...

Page 15: ...t on cut resistant gloves and remove the blockage If the saw bar must be removed follow the instructions as described in the chapter on setting up the device After removing and reinstalling the device...

Page 16: ...ank danger of ignition RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO FUEL OIL 40 1 It must be ensured that gasoline with a minimum octane number of 95RON is used Petrol in litres 1 2 3 4 5 2 stroke oil in ml 25 50 75 100...

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Page 18: ...holding the handle tube 8 Now start the saw by slowly pulling the pull starter 5 continuously ATTENTION This is an Easy Starter Therefore DO NOT pull quickly and jerkily After the engine has ignited...

Page 19: ...your right foot on the floor 5 To do this place your foot in the gas handle recess 6 Secure the saw with your left hand by holding the handle tube 7 Now start the saw by slowly pulling the pull start...

Page 20: ...tom of the coupling side is inserted Adjust the oil supply quantity according to working conditions 1 Chain oil flow adjustment screw 2 Less oil 3 More oil NOTE It is possible that the oil tank will a...

Page 21: ...til it stops Before starting up it is essential to check the braking effect 1 Front handle 2 Released 3 Braking 4 Brake lever Review procedures 1 switch off the engine 2 hold the chainsaw horizontally...

Page 22: ...ith it Vibration and kickback differ for different materials and the safety characteristics would not be guaranteed Do not use the chainsaw as a lever to lift move or split objects Do not bend over fi...

Page 23: ...ke forward against the hand guard The chain must now stop immediately at maximum engine speed If the chain stops only hesitantly or not at all replace the brake band and clutch drum before use It is o...

Page 24: ...ut the latter must lie slightly higher CAUTION Before felling a tree warn all persons in the vicinity in good time 1 Notch cut 2 Felling cut 3 Fall direction Cutting to length and pruning ATTENTION 1...

Page 25: ...m top to bottom then make the final cut from bottom to top Cutting off the branches of a felled tree First check in which direction the branch is bent Then make the first incision on the inside of the...

Page 26: ...any sawdust If the filter is clogged take it apart in half and wash it out in petrol When using compressed air blow through from the inside Remove the socket up to a audible click to reassemble the fi...

Page 27: ...apped between the cylinder fins can cause the motor to overheat The cylinder fins must therefore be cleaned regularly after removing the air filter and cylinder cover When installing the cylinder cove...

Page 28: ...e stronger the fuel consumption increases Instructions for filing the saw teeth Always wear safety gloves Warning Setback can result from not following the instructions Before filing Make sure that th...

Page 29: ...hat the front edges are rounded to reduce the risk of kickback or tearing of the retaining straps 1 Appropriate depth gauge 2 Depth gauge standard dimension 3 Rounding off the dental shoulder Make sur...

Page 30: ...ser 12 Transport and storage During transport and when changing location during work the chainsaw must be switched off and the chain brake must be released to prevent unintentional starting of the cha...

Page 31: ...ter without choke Use new spark plug 2 Low power poor acceleration uneven idling Check whether the fuel contains water or is of inferior quality Check whether the air filter or fuel filter is clogged...

Page 32: ...speed 12000 min 1 12 000min 1 Idle speed 3000min 1 300 min 1 3 000min 1 300 min 1 min Clutch speed 4500min 1 4500min 1 Maximum chain speed 23 1m s 21 2m s Vibrations according to DIN EN ISO 22867 Fron...

Page 33: ...of of purchase in a safe place Excluded from the warranty are wearing parts and damage caused by improper use use of force technical modifications use of incorrect accessories or non original spare pa...

Page 34: ...ments of the other relevant directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive 2010 26 EC Stage I emissions directive and 2000 14 EC noise directive and 2005 88 EC for equipment intended for outdoor use Conformity...

Page 35: ...Original User Manual FUXTEC chainsaw FX KS142_KS146_rev08 35 Storage of technical documentation FUXTEC GmbH Kappstra e 69 71083 Herrenberg Germany Tim Gumprecht Management...