Powerbase 638713 Owner's manual

Brand: Powerbase

Model: 638713

Category: Rechargeable batteries

Type: Owner's manual

53cm Self Propelled Petrol

Rotary Lawn Mower

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best

from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help

or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 509.

IMPORTANT!

Please read these

instructions fully before

starting assembly.

Instruction

Manual

12cm 20V Cordless

Mini Chainsaw 638713

Safety Information ................................................................................. 3

Description of symbols ................................................................................3

Warning symbols on the charger............................................................4

Warning symbols on the battery pack ..............................................5

General safety......................................................................................................6

Safety warnings for the battery pack 12

Mini chainsaw safety warnings ..............................................................16

Safety warnings for the battery charger..........................................14

Intended use .....................................................................................................20

In the Box...... ........................................................................................................21

Assembly......................................................................................................... 22

Unpacking......................................................................................................... 22

Checking the chain tension............................................................... 22

Filling oil tank......................................................................................................24

Charging the battery .....................................................................................25

Removing or installing the battery pack.........................................27

Operation.............................................................................................................28

Starting the cordless chainsaw............................................................28

Maintenance......................................................................................................31

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................38

Technical Data..................................................................................................39

Disposal.................................................................................................... 41

Warranty.................................................................................................... 41

Contents

To reduce the risk of injury, please read the instruction

handbook before operating this machine.

WARNING!

This is a warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout

the user guide whenever there is a risk of personal injury.

Ensure that these warnings are read and understood at all

times.

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

Wear safety helmet

Wear dust mask

Wear protective gloves

Wear safety footwear

Keep bystanders away.

Thrown objects can cause serious injury.

Disconnect the battery pack before any repair or

maintenance.

Guaranteed sound power level in 90dB in accordance with

in Directive2000/14/EC.

Please read these instructions fully before operating or

maintaining your machine.

Safety Information

The following warning symbols appear throughout

this manual and indicate

the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and

maintaining the electric cordless chainsaw.

Description of symbols

Do not expose or operate the tool in rain.

DANGER! Beware of kickback.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with

household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check

your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

The product complies with the applicable European

directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these

directives was done.

The product complies with the applicable UK directives and

an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was

done.

Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be

avoided.

Tip contact can cause the guide bar to move suddenly

upward and backward which can cause serious injury.

Rotation direction of mini chainsaw.

Read instruction handbook before operating this machine.

The charger is for indoor use only.

Class II equipment

Pole orientation

Fuse T/3.15A

Warning symbols on the charger

T/3.15A

Batteries contain Li-ion. Do not dispose of waste batteries in

domestic waste. Contact your local authority to ﬁnd out how to

dispose of batteries.

Do not throw in water.

Do not throw on ﬁre.

Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods

and do not leave it on a heater (max. 45oC).

Warning symbols on the battery pack

li-ion

WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not be

disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where

facilities exist. Check with your local authority or local store

for recycling guidelines.

Please read these instructions fully before operating or

maintaining your machine.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings,

illustrations and speciﬁcations provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in

electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

The term ‘power tool’ in the warnings refers

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool

or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

■ Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

■ Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

ﬂammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

■ Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adaptor plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs

and matching outlets will reduce the risk of

General safety

Safety Information

electric shocks.

■ Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There

is an increased risk of electric shocks. If

your body is earthed or grounded.

■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shocks.

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the

risk of electric shocks.

■ When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for outdoor

use. When using a cord suitable for

outdoor use, this will reduce the risk of

electric shocks.

■ If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual

current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock.

Personal safety

■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool while

you are tired or under the inﬂuence of

drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

■ Use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment, such as a dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection

used for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

■ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the ‘off’ position before

connecting to a power source and/or

battery pack, picking up or carrying the

tool. Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger

on the switch or energising power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part of

the power tool may result in personal injury.

■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better

control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught

in moving parts.

■ If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

■ If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

■ Do not let familiarity gained from

frequent use of tools allow you to become

complacent and ignore tool safety

principles. A careless action can cause

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

■ Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

■ Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

■ Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from

the power tool, before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

■ Store idle power tools out of the reach

of children, and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the power tool or these

instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users.

■ Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition

that may affect the power tools operation.

If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with

sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

and are easier to control.

■ Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits, etc., in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the

working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended,

could result in a hazardous situation.

■ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,

clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery

handles and grasping surfaces do not allow

for safe handling and control of the tool in

unexpected situations.

Battery tool use and care

■ Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed

by the manufacturer. A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

create a risk of ﬁre when used with another

battery pack.

■ Use power tools only with speciﬁcally

designated battery packs. Use of any

other battery packs may create a

risk of injury and ﬁre.

■ When a battery pack is not in use, keep

it away from other metallic objects, like

paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or

other small metallic objects, that can

make a connection from one terminal to

another. Shorting the battery terminals

together may cause burns or a ﬁre.

■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂush with

water. If liquid contacts eyes, immediately

seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

■ Do not use a battery pack or tool that

is damaged or modiﬁed. Damaged

or modiﬁed batteries may exhibit

unpredictable behaviour resulting in ﬁre,

explosion or risk of injury.

■ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre

or excessive temperature. Exposure to ﬁre

or temperature above 130 °C may cause

an explosion.

■ Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside

the temperature range speciﬁed in the

instructions. Charging improperly or at

temperatures outside the speciﬁed range,

may damage the battery and increase the

risk of ﬁre.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a

qualiﬁed technician using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

Never service damaged battery packs.

Service of battery packs should only

be performed by the manufacturer or

authorised service providers.

Additional Safety Instructions for Batteries

and Chargers

Safety warnings for the battery pack

WARNING! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in

electric shocks, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

■ Do not dismantle, open or shred cells on

battery pack.

■ Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not

store battery packs haphazardly in a box or

drawer where they may short circuit each

other or be short-circuited by conductive

materials. When the battery pack is not

in use, keep it away from other metallic

objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,

screws or other small metal objects that

can make a connection from one terminal

to another. Shorting the battery terminals

together may cause burns or a ﬁre.

■ Do not expose battery packs to heat or ﬁre.

Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

■ Do not subject battery packs to mechanical

shock.

■ In the event of the battery leaking, do

not allow the liquid to come into contact

with the skin or eyes. If contact has been

made, wash the affected area with copious

amounts of water and seek medical advice.

■ Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or

battery pack has been swallowed.

■ Keep the battery pack clean and dry.

■ Wipe the battery pack terminals with a

clean dry cloth if they become dirty.

■ Battery packs need to be charged before

use. Always refer to this instruction manual

and use the correct charging procedure.

■ Whilst the battery pack is being charged,

refrain from any maintenance.

■ After extended periods of storage, it may

be necessary to charge and discharge

the battery pack several times to obtain

maximum performance.

■ The battery pack gives its best

performance when it is operated at normal

room temperature (20°C ± 5°C).

■ When disposing of battery packs, keep

battery packs of different electrochemical

systems separate from each other.

■ Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed by

the manufacturer. Do not use any charger

other than that speciﬁcally provided for

use with the equipment. A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

create a risk of ﬁre when used with another

battery pack.

■ Do not use any battery pack which is not

designed for use with the equipment.

■ Keep the battery pack out of the reach

of children.

■ Retain the original product literature for

future reference.

■ Remove the battery from the equipment

when not in use.

■ Dispose of the battery properly.

Safety warnings for the battery charger

WARNING! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result

in an electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious

injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

- This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

Additional Safety Instructions for your

Battery and Charger

■ Before charging, read the instructions.

■ After charging, disconnect the battery

and charger from the mains supply. Then

remove the chassis connection and then

the battery connection.

■ Do not charge a leaking battery.

■ Do not use chargers for purposes in which

they are not designed for.

■ Before charging, ensure your charger is

matching the local AC supply.

■ Charge the battery indoors and only use in

dry conditions.

■ The charging device must be protected

from moisture.

■ Do not use the charging device in the open.

■ Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause burns or a ﬁre.

■ Respect the polarity “+/-“ when charging.

■ Do not open the unit and keep out of the

reach of children.

■ Do not charge the batteries of other

manufacturers or ill-suited models.

■ Ensure that the connection between the

battery charger and battery is correctly

positioned and is not obstructed by

foreign bodies.

■ Ensure the slot for the batter charger is

clear and unobstructed. Store in a dry and

frost-free place to protect against dirt and

humidity.

■ When charging batteries, ensure that

the battery charger is in a well-ventilated

area and away from ﬂammable materials.

Batteries can heat up quickly whilst

charging. Ensure that batteries and

chargers are not left unsupervised

during charging.

■ Do not recharge non-rechargeable

batteries, as they can overheat and break.

■ Longer life and better performance can be

obtained if the battery pack is charged when

the air temperature is between 18°C and

24°C. Do not charge the battery pack in air

temperatures below 0°C, or above 45°C. This

is important as it can prevent serious damage

to the battery pack.

■ Charge only the battery pack of the

same model provided by the manufacturer,

and those of models recommended by

the manufacturer.

Cordless chainsaw safety warnings

■ Keep all parts of the body away from the

saw chain when the chainsaw is operating.

Before you start the chainsaw, make sure

the chainsaw is not contacting anything.

A moment of inattention while operating

chainsaws may cause entanglement of your

clothing or body with the saw chain.

■ Always hold the chainsaw with your right

hand on the rear handle and your left hand

on the front handle. Holding the chainsaw

with a reversed hand conﬁguration

increases the risk of personal injury and

should never be done.

■ Wear safety glasses for protection. Further

protective equipment for hearing, head,

hands, legs and feet is recommended.

Adequate protective clothing will reduce

personal injury by ﬂying debris or accidental

contact with the chainsaw.

■ Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree, on

a ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable

support. Operation of a chainsaw in this

manner could result in serious

personal injury.

■ Always keep proper footing and operate

the chainsaw only when standing on a

ﬁxed, secure and level surface. Slippery

or unstable surfaces, may cause a loss of

balance or control of the Chainsaw.

■ When cutting a limb that is under tension

be alert for spring back. When the tension

in the wood ﬁbres is released, the spring

loaded limb may strike the operator and/or

throw the chainsaw out of control.

■ Use extreme caution when cutting brush

and saplings. The slender material may

catch the chainsaw and be whipped toward

you or pull you off balance.

■ Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with

the chainsaw switched off and away from

your body. When transporting or storing

the chainsaw always ﬁt the guide bar cover.

Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce

the likelihood of accidental contact with the

moving chainsaw.

■ Follow instructions for lubricating, chain

tensioning and changing. Improperly

tensioned or lubricated chain may either

break or increase the chance for kickback.

■ Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil

and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery

causing loss of control.

■ Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for

purposes not intended. For example,

do not use chainsaw for cutting metal,

plastic masonry or non-wood building

materials. Use of the chainsaw for

operations different than intended,

could result in a hazardous situation.

■ Hold the chainsaw by insulated gripping

surfaces only, because the saw chain

may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains

contacting a live wire may make exposed

metal parts of the power tool live and could

give the operator an electric shock.

■ This chainsaw is not intended for tree felling.

Use of the chainsaw for operations different

than intended could result in serious injury

to the operator or bystanders.

■ Follow all instructions when clearing

jammed material, storing or servicing the

chainsaw. Make sure the switch is off and

the battery pack is removed. Unexpected

actuation of the chainsaw while clearing

jammed material or servicing, may result in

serious personal injury.

Causes and Operator Prevention of

Kickback:

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of

the guide bar touches an object, or when the

wood closes in and pinches the chainsaw in

the cut.

In some cases, tip contact may cause a

sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide

bar up and back towards the operator.

Pinching the chainsaw along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back towards the operator.

Either of these reactions may cause you to

lose control of the saw which could result in

serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively

upon the safety devices built into your saw.

As a chainsaw user, you should take several

steps to keep your cutting jobs free from

accident or injury.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or

incorrect operating procedures or conditions

and can be avoided by taking proper

precautions as given below:

■ Do not overreach and do not cut above

shoulder height. This helps prevent

unintended tip contact and enables

better control of the chainsaw in

unexpected situations.

■ Only use replacement bars and chains

speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Incorrect

replacement bars and chains may cause

chain breakage and/or kickback.

■ Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and

maintenance instructions for the chainsaw.

Decreasing the depth gauge height can

lead to increased kickback.

■ Maintain a ﬁrm grip, with thumbs and

ﬁngers encircling the chainsaw handles,

with both hands on the saw. Then position

your body and arm to allow you to resist

kickback forces. Kickback forces can

be controlled by the operator, if proper

precautions are taken. Do not let go of the

chainsaw.

WARNING!

Residual risks

Even when the tool is used as prescribed it

is not possible to eliminate all residual risk

factors. The following hazards may arise in

connection with the tool’s construction

and design:

■ Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask

is not worn.

■ Damage to hearing if effective hearing

protection is not worn.

■ Health defects resulting from vibration

emission if the appliance is being used over

longer periods of time or not adequately

managed and properly maintained.

WARNING! This machine produces

an electromagnetic ﬁeld during

operation. This ﬁeld may under some

circumstances interfere with active or

passive medical implants. To reduce

the risk of serious or fatal injury, we

recommend persons with medical

implants consult their physician, and the

medical implant manufacturer before

operating this machine.

Intended use

This cordless chainsaw is designed for cutting

only wood and branches, up to a diameter

corresponding to the length of the chainsaw

guide bar. The product is not designed for

any other types of application (e. g. cutting of

brickwork, plastic or food).

The product is to be used by adults. Children

under the age of 16 may not use the tool,

except under supervision.

Any other use or modiﬁcation of the product

is considered improper use and can result

in hazards, such as death, life-threatening

injuries and damage. The manufacturer

is not liable for any damages caused by

improper use. The product is not intended for

commercial use or for any other use.

Do not use and store the power tool in rain or

wet conditions.

Observe all applicable local safety regulations,

standards and ordinances. The use of noise

emitting power tools may be restricted to

certain times by national or local regulations.

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Powerbase 638713 Owner's manual

Brand: Powerbase

Model: 638713

Category: Rechargeable batteries

Type: Owner's manual

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