GGP Italy SPA Chainsaw 171501084 Operating Manual

							•Delimbing (Fig. 16)
Make sure there is noth-ing or nobody in the area where the brancheswill fall.
1. Stand opposite the branch you want to cut.
2. Start cutting lower branches followed by thehigher ones.
3. Cut downwards to prevent the bar from get-ting jammed.
•Felling (Fig. 17)
When felling on slopes,always stand uphill from the tree and checkthat the felled trunk cannot cause damage ifit rolls down the hill.
1. Decide where the tree should fall – youshould consider the wind, the natural lean ofthe tree, the position of the heaviest branch-es and how easy the work is after felling, etc.
2. Clear the area around the tree and find a sta-ble place to stand.
3. Plan obstacle-free escape routes at a 45°angle back and away from the direction offall. These routes must allow you reach a safearea at a distance of about 2.5 times thelength of the tree to be felled
4. On the side of the fall, mark a felling notcharound a third of the trunk’s diameter.
5. Cut the tree on the other side, slightly abovethe bottom of the notch, leaving the uncutwood to act as a “hinge” (1) of approx. 5-10cm.
6. Reduce the thickness of this hinge withoutpulling out the bar, until the tree falls.  
7. In particular or unstable conditions, you cancomplete felling by inserting wedges (2) onthe opposite side of the fall, and hitting themwith a hammer until the tree falls.
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•Bucking (Fig. 18)
Be careful of where thebranches are lying on the ground, the risk ofthem being under tension, the direction thebranch may go during cutting and the risk ofthe tree being unstable after the branch hasbeen cut..
1. Check the direction in which the branch isattached to the tree
2. First cut on the side where the branch bendsand then finish cutting on the opposite side.
•Sawing logs (Fig. 19)
It is easier to saw a log using the spiked bumper.
1. Dig the spiked bumper into the log and use itas a pivot. Cut with an arched motion to makethe bar penetrate the wood.
2. Repeat several times if necessary, changingthe point where you plant the spiked bumper.
•Sawing a log on the ground (Fig. 20)
Cut up to half the diameter, roll the log over andfinishing sawing on the other side.
•Sawing a raised log (Fig. 21)
1. If you are sawing the overhanging end of asupported log (A), first cut a third of the diam-eter from the bottom upwards, then finishfrom the top. 
2. If you are sawing between two supports (B),cut a third of the diameter from the top down-wards, then finish from the bottom.
END OF OPERATIONS
When you have finished your work:
– Switch off the engine as indicated above(Chap. 6)..– Wait for the chain to stop and then mount thebar cover.
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							Correct maintenance is essential to maintain theoriginal efficiency and safety of the machine overtime.
During maintenance oper-ations:– Remove the spark plug cap.– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.– Use protective gloves when handling thebar and chain.– Keep the bar protection devices on, exceptwhen intervening directly on the bar or thechain.– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other pollutingmaterials in unauthorised places.
CYLINDER AND SILENCER
To reduce fire risks, periodically clean the cylin-der flaps with compressed air and clear thesilencer area to get rid of sawdust, branches,leaves or other debris.
STARTING SYSTEM
To avoid overheating and damage to the engine,always keep the cooling air vents clean and freeof sawdust and debris.The starter rope must be replaced as soon as itshows signs of wear.
CLUTCH UNIT
Keep the clutch bell free of sawdust and debris.Have your dealer check the greasing of the inter-nal bearing every 30 hours (approx.).
CHAIN BRAKE
Regularly check the efficiency of the chain brakeand the condition of the metal band around theclutch bell.
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Replace this band when the points in contactwith the clutch bell wear down to about half thethickness of the two ends not subject to rubbing.
CHAIN SPROCKET (Fig. 22)
Regularly check the condition of the sprocketand replace it when wear exceeds 0.5 mm.
Do not mount a new chain with a worn sprocketor vice-versa.
CHAIN CATCHER
This is an important safety device that restrainsthe chain if it breaks or degrooves.
Regularly check the condition of the chaincatcher and replace it if it gets damaged.
NUTS AND SCREWS
Periodically check that all the nuts and screwsare securely tightened and the handgrips aretightly fastened.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (Fig. 23)
Cleaning the air filter is es-sential to guarantee the efficiency and durationof the machine. Do not work with a damaged fil-ter or without a filter, as this could permanentlydamage the engine.  
It must be cleaned after every 8-10 workinghours.
Clean the filter as follows:
– Remove the cover (1) and filter element (2).– Gently tap the filter element (2) to remove thedirt and, if necessary, clean it with low pres-sure compressed air .
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							The filter element (2) mustnever be washed and must be replaced if it is toodirty or damaged.
– Fit the filter element (2) and the cover (1) backon.
–In models P43(x) - P46(x) - P47(x) - P48(x),first attach the filter element (2a) to the cover(1a) and then fit these assembled parts on themachine.
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 24)
Periodically remove and clean the spark plugusing a metal brush to get rid of any deposits.Check and reset the correct distance betweenthe electrodes.
Replace the spark plug and fasten it firmly usingthe supplied wrench.
The spark plug must be replaced with one withthe same characteristics whenever the elec-trodes have burnt or the insulation has worn, andin any case every 100 working hours.
TUNING THE CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is tuned by the manufacturer toachieve maximum performance in all situations,with a minimum emission of toxic gas in compli-ance with the regulations in force.
When performance is poor, first check that thechain runs smoothly and the bar rails are not dis-torted, then contact your dealer to check thecarburetion and the engine.
•Tuning minimum speed 
The chain must not movewhen the engine is running idle. If the chainmoves when the engine is running idle, con-tact your dealer to correctly regulate theengine.
SHARPENING THE CHAIN
To ensure that the chain-saw works safely and efficiently, it is essentialthat the cutting components are well-sharp-ened.
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IMPORTANTSharpening is necessary when:
• The sawdust looks like dust.• Cutting becomes more difficult.• The cut is not straight.• Vibrations increase.• Fuel consumption increases.
A specialized centre will sharpen the chain usingthe right tools to ensure minimum removal ofmaterial and even sharpness on all the cuttingedges.
If you sharpen the chain yourself, use specialround-section files with the right diameterdepending on the type of chain (see “ChainMaintenance Table”). You need a certain amountof skill and experience to avoid damaging thecutting edges.
Sharpen the chain as follows (Fig. 25):
– Switch off the engine, release the chain brakeand secure the bar with the chain in a vice sothat the chain can run smoothly.
– Tighten the chain if it is loose.
– Mount the file in the guide and then insert it inthe tooth at a constant angle from the cuttingedge.
– Sharpen in a forward motion a few times andrepeat this on all the cutting edges facing thesame way (right or left).
– Turn the bar over in the vice and repeat on allthe other cutting edges.
– Check that the limiter tooth does not stick outfurther than the inspection instrument and fileany projecting parts with a flat file, roundingoff the edge.
– After sharpening, remove all traces of filingand dust and lubricate the chain in an oil bath.  
Replace the chain whenever:
– The length of the cutting edges reduces to 5mm or less;– There is too much play between the links andthe rivets.
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							BAR MAINTENANCE (Fig. 26)
To avoid asymmetrical wear on the bar, makesure it is turned over periodically.
To keep the bar in perfect working order, pro-ceed as follows:
– grease the bearings on the nose sprocket (ifpresent) with the syringe;– clean the bar groove with the scraper;– clean the lubrication holes;– with a flat file, remove burr from the edges andlevel off the guides.
Replace the bar whenever:
– the groove is not as deep as the height of thedrive links (which must never touch the bot-tom);– the inside of the guide is worn enough tomake the chain lean to one side.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations not foreseen in thismanual must be performed exclusively by yourdealer.
All and any operations performed in unautho-rised centres or by unqualified persons will total-ly invalidate the warranty.
STORAGE
After every work stint, clean the machine thor-oughly to remove all dust and debris, and repairor replace any faulty parts.
The machine must be stored in a dry place awayfrom the elements and with the bar cover cor-rectly fitted.
LONG PERIODS OF DISUSE
If you are not going to usethe machine for a period of more than 2-3months, we recommend you do a few thingsbefore putting it away. This will make it easierwhen you want to use the machine again and willalso prevent permanent damage to the engine.
• Storage
Before putting the machine away:
– Empty the fuel tank.– Start the engine and run it idle until it comes toa halt, so that it uses up all the fuel that is leftin the carburettor.– Wait for the engine to cool down and removethe spark plug.
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Chain maintenance table
The specifications of the chain and the bar homologated for this machine areshown in the “EC Conformity Statement” provided. Do not use other types of chains or bars forsafety reasons.The table gives the sharpening data for different types of chains, but this does not mean youcan use different chains from the homologated one.
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Chain pitch Limiter tooth level  (a) File diameter  (d)
inches mm inches mm inches mm
3/8 Mini9.32 0.018 0.45 5/32 4.0
0.3258.25 0.026 0.65 3/16 4.8
3/89.32 0.026 0.65 13/64 5.2
0.40410.26 0.031 0.80 7/32 5.6
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							– Pour a teaspoon of (new) 2-stroke engine oilinto the spark plug slot.– Pull the starter rope several times to deliver oilto the cylinder..– Replace the spark plug with the piston in thedead end upper position (visible from thespark plug slot when the piston is at maximumstroke).
• Restarting work
When you wish to start using the machine again:
– Remove the spark plug.– Pull the starter rope a few times to eliminateexcess oil.– Check the spark plug as described in chapter“Checking the spark plug”.– Prepare the machine as indicated in the para-graph entitled “Preparing for work”.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
1)The engine willnot start or will notkeep running
2)The engine startsbut is lacking inpower
3)The engine runsirregularly and lacksin power whenrevved
4)The engine givesoff an excessiveamount of smoke
– Incorrect starting procedure
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect distancebetween the electrodes
– Air filter clogged
– Carburetion problems
– Air filter clogged
– Carburetion problems
– Dirty spark plug or incorrect distancebetween the electrodes
– Carburetion problems
– Incorrect compositionof the fuel mixture
– Carburetion problems
– Follow the instructions(see chapter 6)
– Check the spark plug(see chapter 8)
– Clean and/or replace the filter(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Clean and/or replace the filter(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Check the spark plug(see chapter 8)
– Contact your dealer
– Prepare the fuel mixture accordingto the instructions (see chap. 5)
– Contact your dealer
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