VARO Powerplus POWEG2010, Manual

Page 1: ...ain tension adjustment 7 7 3 4 To adjust saw chain 8 7 3 5 Chain brake mechanical test 8 7 3 6 To test chain brake 8 8 FUEL AND LUBRICATION 9 8 1 Fuel 9 8 2 Mixing fuel 9 8 2 1 Fuel and lubrication sy...

Page 2: ...0 1 Preventive maintenance 14 10 2 Winter maintenance 14 10 3 Air filter 15 10 4 Fuel filter Fig 17 15 10 5 Spark plug 15 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 16 11 1 Sprocket tip lubrication 16 11 2 Guide bar...

Page 3: ...icantly reduce kickback or the intensity of kickback due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links CHAIN BRAKE is a safety feature designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback...

Page 4: ...on the machine the following symbols are used Wearing of protection against noise advised Wearing eye protection is advised Always wear gloves Wear a mask In dusty conditions Denotes risk of personal...

Page 5: ...ne is running USE THE RIGHT TOOL Cut wood only Do not use the chain saw for purposes for which it was not intended For example do not use the chain saw for cutting plastic masonry or non building mate...

Page 6: ...ion which could be hit while you are operating the saw Cut at high engine speeds Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height Follow manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw...

Page 7: ...s wear heavy duty gloves when handling saw chain or making saw chain adjustments Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges 1 pointing clockwise fig 4a Slip the chain around the sprocket B behind t...

Page 8: ...f saw chain is too loose or too tight the sprocket bar chain and crankshaft bearings will wear more rapidly Study fig 6 for information concerning correct cold tension A correct warm tension B and as...

Page 9: ...the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil Shake container to ensure thorough mix Warning Lack of lubrication voids engine warranty Gasoline and oil must be mixed at 40 1 8 2 1 Fuel and...

Page 10: ...otor engages Fig 9k Slightly press down on the throttle Fig 9l Release the chain brake Fig 9m 9 4 When engine is saturated with fuel Remove the air filter Remove the spark plug Position the machine in...

Page 11: ...POWEG2010 EN Copyright 2021 VARO P a g e 11 www varo com Chain should stop abruptly When it does immediately release the throttle trigger...

Page 12: ...increases so does the oil flow to the bar pad Do not adjust the chain lubrication system unless the motor has been turned off The chain lubrication system has been preset to medium oil flow at the fac...

Page 13: ...bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over Warning before making the final cut always recheck the area for bystanders animals or obstacles Felling cut Use wooden or...

Page 14: ...arm as straight as possible Keep weight on both feet Caution while the saw is cutting be sure the chain and bar are being properly lubricated 10 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS All chain saw service other th...

Page 15: ...nce of burning hands or fingers 10 4 Fuel filter Fig 17 Remove the fuel tank cap Bend a piece of soft wire to from a hook at the end Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line Carefully pull the...

Page 16: ...he lube gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the efficient application of grease to the sprocket tip To lubricate sprocket tip Warning wear heavy duty work gloves when handlin...

Page 17: ...eth must be similarly long Different length of the teeth can cause rough run of the chain or its rupture as well Minimum length of the teeth must be 4mm If they are shorter remove the saw chain Angles...

Page 18: ...ment after as few as 5 cuts This is normal during the break in period and the interval between future adjustments will begin to lengthen quickly Warning never have more than 3 links removed from a loo...

Page 19: ...ry place and away from possible sources of ignition such as a furnace gas hot water heater gas dryer etc Removing a unit from storage Remove spark plug Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil fr...

Page 20: ...tre for Powerplus tools You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90 Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer unless agreed otherwise in writing At the...

Page 21: ...rmonized standards Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration European Directives including if applicable their amendments up to the date of signature 2006 42 EC 2014 30 EU...