Texas XCS4500 Gasoline chain saw User Manual

Texas XCS4500 Gasoline chain saw

Warning symbols

Warning! Danger. The failure to use this machine correctly can be hazardous for oneself and others

Read the user manual before operating this machine

Use ear protection, safety glasses and safety helmet

Wear safety gloves

Wear safety shoes/boots and safety trousers with leg protection.

Risk of kickback!
Kickback is the rapid and uncontrollable backward motion of the chain saw in the direction of the operator

Hold the machine fast with both hands during use to control the machine and reduce the risk of kickback

Never hold the machine with one hand!

Avoid working in rainy weather and on wet surfaces, as it increases the risk for accidents.

Safety precautions

Setup

• Read this manual carefully. Make sure that you are familiar with the different controls, settings and handles of the equipment.
• The safety of working with chain saws is based on, that the safety devices of the chain saw are is good condition. Before using the chain saw it is important that the brake is cleaned, the chain is checked and filed and that the chain brakes function is checked and works.
• Know how to stop the unit and ensure that you are familiar with chain brake.
• The chain saw is equipped with a chain brake. The chain brake should be active with a light pressure forward on the hand protector. The function can be tested while the engine is running with full throttle. The saw chain should stop immediately, once the hand protector is activated.
• The chain brake is mounted in order to protect against ”throws”, which are quick upwards going movements of the bar. These may appear if the bar tip hits a foreign object. Therefore it is important you are aware of how the chain brake works.
• The chain brake should be cleaned, and spare parts must be replaced if the chain brake is not working properly
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Note, that local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
• If you feel unwell, tired or have consumed alcohol or drugs, do not operate the machine.
• Always inspect the machine before usage Ensure that no parts are worn or damaged.
• The operator of the machine is responsible for people’s safety.
• Never use the machine near children or animals.
• The operator of the machine is held liable for any accidents or hazards to other people and their property.
• Do not refuel gasoline indoors or while the engine is running.
• Spilled gasoline is extremely flammable; never refuel while the engine is still hot.
• Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. It may cause a fire or explosion!
• Boots/shoes with non-slip soles and steel jacket, safety gloves, safety trousers with leg protection, helmet with visor and ear protection is required. Avoid loose-fitting clothes.
• Before you start the chain saw – make sure the chain does not fall foul of anything.
• Inspect your chain saw for worn, loose fitting or damaged parts. Tighten bolts and nuts. The machine must only be used in correct and operational condition.
• Make sure the chain does not move when the engine idles.
• Make sure the handles are clean and there are no surplus of oil and gasoline.
• Do not start the chain saw without having the bar and chain assembled, as the engine can move to a higher number of revolutions than the clutch and chain brake has been calculated for. This can cause damage on machine and user.

Operation

• Always start the engine at the working zone.
• Do not leave the working zone while operating the machine, if it is necessary to leave the working zone, turn off the engine before leaving the zone. During transport, the chain bar must be covered by a bar protector.
• Make sure not to get burned on the hot exhaustion. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine immediately, remove the spark plug cap and inspect the machine thoroughly for damage. Repair the damage before continuing
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of damage. Always turn off the engine and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never allow any bystanders near the unit.
• Only operate the machine at daylight or in fully illuminated areas.
• Ensure a stable foothold and always keep a firm hold on the handles. Always walk, never run. Always hold the handles of the chain saw with both hands and with the thumb under the front handle. Keep the saw near your body to ensure better control.
• Let the engine body lye against the tree while sawing.
• Avoid sawing with the bar tip and make sure the saw tip doesn’t hit anything while sawing.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments, while the engine is running.
• Never operate the engine indoor or in areas with low ventilation. The exhaustion from the engine contains carbon monoxide. Failure to observe could result in permanent injury or death.
• Use helmet with visor and ear protection.
• Use safety trousers with leg protection, safety shoes and gloves.
• Keep all spectators, children, and pets at a distance of at least 15 meters.
• Keep long hair tied back.
• The work area must be well lighted.
• Stand firm and in balance. Do not reach too far out. Never touch the area near the silencer and the cylinder as these parts get hot when the engine is running.
• Always stop the engine and take off the lid of the spark plug before making adjustments or repairs. Make sure that the saw chain is fitted correctly and securely fastened. If not this may lead to serious personal injury.
• Be extra careful when working with bushes and small trees. Small branches can catch a hold of the chain and be hurled against you or make you lose your balance.
• Due to vibrations from the handle, long time use can result in white fingers.
• If fatigue is felt in arms, hands or fingers – or visible signs of white fingers is appearing, the work should be stopped immediately, and a sufficient time of break should be taken for recovery. To avoid white fingers, each user should operate the machine for no more than 1.5 hours per day
• Follow the manual for filing and maintenance.

Gasoline safety

• Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the fumes are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur, when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes. Rinse your skin and change clothes immediately!
• Use only an approved gasoline container. Do not use soft drink bottle or similar!
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Never refuel your machine indoors.
• Let the engine cool down before refilling
• Never fill the fuel tank to more than 1 cm below bottom of filler in order to provide space for fuel to expansion.
• After refueling, ensure that the cap tighten securely.
• Never use the lock-function on the gasoline gun, when refueling.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• Never refuel inside a building or where gasoline fumes may get in contact with an ignition source. Keep gasoline and engine away from appliance, pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
• Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the fumes are explosive.

Maintenance and storage

• The engine shall be stopped when carrying out maintenance and cleaning operations, when doing adjustments and when being transported by means other than under its own power.

• The engine must be completely cooled before storing indoors or covered.

• If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer to the instructions in this manual.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• All repair and maintenance procedures not described in this user manual, must only be carried out by specially trained staff at an authorized service
  shop. Use of wrong tools can damage your chain saw.

• Only use original spare parts or accessories. If not original parts or accessories is used, the liability is no longer applied.

• Ensure that the machine is properly secured when transported on a flatbed etc.

Identification of the parts

See Fig. 1 and illustration:

1. Saw chain
2. Guide bar
3. Front hand guard
4. Front handle
5. Cylinder shield
6. Lock lever
7. Choke knob
8. On/off switch
9. Throttle trigger lock-out
10. Rear handle
11. Throttle trigger
12. Observation window
13. Fuel tank cap
14. Starter handle
15. Oil tank cap
16. Primer bulb
17. Clutch cover
18. Spiked bumper
19. Chain tensioner
20. Guide bar scabbard

Assembly

Fig 2. A standard saw unit package contains the items as shown below:

1. Power unit
2. Saw chain
3. Guide bar
4. Guide bar scabbard
5. Plug wrench
6. File

Fig 3-7. Installing guide bar and saw chain

1. Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not on.
2. Loosen two nuts and remove the clutch cover
3. Mount the guide bar to power unit; while inserting the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide bar.
4. Gear the chain to the sprocket.
5. Fit the saw chain around the guide bar
6. Then install the clutch cover
7. Fasten two nuts to finger tightness.

While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail. Tighten the nuts securely with the bar tip held up (12 ~ 15 Nm). Then check the chain for smooth rotation and proper tension while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjust with the chain cover loose. Adjust the chain tensioner screw. Turn counter-clockwise: Loosen the chain Turn clockwise: Tighten the chain

The saw chain has very sharp teeth. Always use protective gloves when mounting / dismounting / adjusting the chain.

Note: A new chain can expand in length in the beginning. You should therefore periodically inspect and tighten it – as a loose chain can jump off and cause wear of the chain and the bar.

Fig 8-9. This product is equipped with a 2-stroke

We recommend the ALCO 2-stroke oil in a 2.5% mixture. That means mixing 0.1 l of 2-stroke oil with 4 l of unleaded E5 gasoline.
Always follow the guidelines of mixture given by oil manufacturer, however, always use minimum a 2.5% mixture (never 2%). If doubt about the guideline of mixture from oil manufacturer, then use a 4% mixture. Alkylate gasoline is not recommended, as it is 2% mixture only and can damage the engine.
The warranty will not cover if this happens. Remember gasoline is highly flammable.

Start / Stop
Untwist and remove the fuel cap and oil cap.

To start a cold engine

1. Put the switch to the “I” START position. Fig.14
2. Pull out the choke knob Fig. 10
3.  Continuously push the primer bulb until fuel comes in the bulb. Fig.12A
4. Make sure the front hand guard is activated (Push it forward). Fig.16
5. Put the chain saw on a flat and solid place
6. While holding the chain saw securely on the ground (make sure safety button is activated at the same time), pull the starter rope till first ignition can be heard. Fig.12B
7. Pull the starter rope again until engine starts. Fig.12B
8. Press throttle trigger to give more engine power. Allow the engine to warm up. push choke knob in Fig.10
9. Pull up the front handle guard toward the front handle to release brake. Fig.16
10. Repeat point 5-8, if the engine start fails.

To start a warm engine

1. Make sure choke knob is pushed in Fig.10
2. Pull the starter until the engine starts
3. Press the throttle trigger in order to provide more engine power. Pull up the front handle guard toward the front handle to release brake.

Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. Make sure the chain brake always is activated before each starting.
To stop the engine.

1. Release throttle trigger
2. Turn the ignition switch down to “STOP”. (Fig. 14)

Keep distance to the chain as it will start to run when starting. Only start the saw when it is on a firm surface – never in hand!

Adjusting carburetor

Fig. 15
Always let a service workshop do this!
The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted but may require fine tuning due to change in operating conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that provided are clean air/fuel filters and fresh, properly mixed fuel.

1. Stop the engine

2. Tighten L (2) and H (3) clockwise.

3. Thereafter turn these the following rounds anticlockwise.
   L needle = 1 ¼ turn
   H needle = 1¼ turn

4. Start the engine and let it warm up at half throttle. Subsequently let it run without accelerating.

5. Turn L needle slowly clockwise to find the position with max revolutions. Then turn the screw ¼ turn back anticlockwise.

6. Tighten the idling screw T (1) clockwise, until the chain starts to move.
   Then loosen the screw slowly until the chain stops.

7. Perform a test sawing and adjust the H screw to the best performance (not highest revolutions).

If doubts always let your dealer carry out adjustments to the engine!

Symbols

| Fuel fill
(mixed oil/gasoline)
---|---
| Chain oil fill
| Ignition switch for start/stop: Position 1: Start
Position 0: Engine stops
| Choke knob:
Pull out knop, to give choke
| Chain brake: White arror shows direction when chain brake is deactivated
**| Adjust the oil pump:
MAX = Increase, MIN = Decrease
L| Slow throttle (Fig.15)
May only be set by service workshop
H| Full throttle (Fig. 15)
May only be set by service workshop
T| Idle adjustment srew (Fig. 15)
**| Recoil start

Before start – fuel and chain oil

• Do not use ready-mixed gasoline / oil from gas stations, which are intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles etc.
• Always use oil supplier’s regulations regarding the mix of (see the back of the bottle).
• Use a clean and approved petrol can for mixing petrol with oil.
• Use an approved 2-stroke oil for air cooled engines, chainsaws, trimmers and the like.
• (Do not use outboard motor oil or lubrication oil for cars). Mix in small quantities.
• Texas recommends Alco Multi-Mix universal two-stroke oil – Art. no. 90406520 (0.1 L) / 90406521 (1 L) were mixed at a ratio of 2.5% (40:1). This is equivalent to 0.1 liters of 2-stroke oil is mixed with 4 liters of gasoline. If another oil is used a 4%.
• Mix oil and gasoline thoroughly and shake the can before filling.
• Never use a gasoline mixture that is more than 90 days old when the engine in this case may have difficulty starting. Never store the same mixture in the tank for more than 30 days.

For prolonged storage, empty the tank.

Refueling – No Smoking!

1. Screw the lid slowly. Put it on a clean surface.
2. Carefully pour the oil mixed fuel in the tank, avoid waste.
3. Screw the lid on tightly by hand.
4. Wipe up spilled fuel.

Note: Always turn off the engine before refueling, never pour fuel on a machine that is running or when the engine is hot. Move at least 3 meters away from fueling site before starting the engine. Least 2-minute break before refueling of fuel.

Fueling (Smoking is prohibited)
Mix and store fuel in containers approved for this.
Mix only fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Select bare ground, stop the engine and let it cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to relieve the pressure and prevent the fuel flowing out under the cover.
Wipe any spilled fuel. Move the machine 3 meters away from fueling site before starting the engine.

Chain oil
Always use chain oil for lubrication of bar and chain. Texas recommends Alco chain oil SAE 30th
Nature. no. 90406590 (1 L) / 90406502 (4 L)

Chain Break
Safety when working with chainsaws is due to the saw’s safety equipment is in order. Before using the saw, it is important that the saw brake is cleaned, the chain is checked, and chain brake function is controlled.

The chain brake must be triggered by a slight pressure forward on chain break handle. You test the function with the engine running and at full throttle. The chain needs to stop immediately when you press the chain brake.
You should clean the brake and possibly replace wearing parts, if there are errors in the chain brake.

Automatic chain lubrication

The chain saw is equipped with an automatic lubrication system, which ensures that the chain is always lubricated properly. However, it is a prerequisite that there is chain oil on the machine.
After the engine has started, give half throttle. Check that the chain oil is sprayed out as shown.

Always check that the machine is filled with chain oil before starting. Operation without chain oil can cause damage to the saw.

Texas recommends Alco chain oil SAE 30.

Fuel Filter

1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Drain all fuel from the tank.
3. Form a hook out of a piece of wire.
4. Grasp the fuel filter in the tank with the hook.
5. Clean the filter in petrol or replace if necessary.
6. Put the filter / hose in the tank again, please note that it comes right in the bottom of the tank.
7. Fill with fuel again.
   Never use the machine without fuel filter. It can damage the machine’s internal parts and shorten the engine life.

Air Intake

It is important that the air intake at the starter cord and the cylinder fins free from the accumulation of sawdust. Clean them as soon as they show signs of picking up sawdust and dirt.
Accumulations reduce the cooling of the engine and can cause engine damage as well as other important parts (coil, oil pump etc.) Due. Overheating.

Oil tank filter

Cleaned the same as the fuel filter.
Also clean the dirt inside the tank, where it is possible.

Airlifter

For proper performance and durability, the air filter should be kept clean of sawdust and debris.

1. Loosen and remove the top cover.
2. Remove the air filter out and tap it gently against a hard surface in order to get the dust out. If the filter is very dirty, the air filter can be separated in two parts. Brush both parts with a soft brush.
3. Refit filter and top cover. Pay attention to that the filter and cover is tightly fitted.

Clean the air filter every 5 hours, more often when working in dusty areas.

Spark Plug

The spark plug is located inside the air filter.
The spark plug must be kept clean to function optimally

1. Check the spark plug as follows.
2. Turn the machines ignition switch to “stop”.
3. Remove the spark plug spark plug.
4. Brush the dirt and sawdust from around the spark plug.
5. Remove it with a spark plug wrench.
6. Check, clean or replace if necessary.
7. Install the spark plug safely and place the spark plug cap on the spark plug.
   Part number of new spark plugs: 429581

Maintenance of bar and chain

Lubrication hole. Dismount bar and control on Blowhole is blocked with sawdust or dirt. Lubricate with oil / grease.
Swords. Clean the nose wheel and running path for dirt. Turn any sword to distribute the wear. A worn bar can be dangerous to use and should be replaced.
Chain. Chain should be filed regularly for best results.

1. Make sure the bar is tightened properly.
2. Use a file.
3. File all the teeth with 3-4 coats, so they are equal.
4. It is necessary to regularly inspect the height of the teeth if they are too high, they should be filed with a flat file.

Maintenance intervals

/ Replace

| Every 20. hours
Fuel hose| Check| Every 20. hours
Chain Brake| Check| Each Use

Storage

1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.
2. Start the machine and let it run until all fuel is used.
3. Allow machine to cool
4. Remove the spark plug
5. Pour 1 teaspoon of 2-cycle oil into the spark plug hole.
6. Pull slow in recollide 2-3 times, this distribute the oil in the engine.
7. Remove the spark plug safely and set spark plug cap firmly.
8. Store the engine in a dry place
9. Comply with all relevant safety instructions due to safe storage and handling of gasoline.

Technical specifications

Unleaded Octane 98/100 and 2-stroke oil
Tank (fuel)| 620 ml
Tank (cannoli)| 250 ml
Chain Lubrications| Automatic
Anti-vibration| Yes
Weight| 6.7 kg
Bar| 45 cm / 18”
Bar type| Art. no. 403472
Chain type| Art. no. 40-213
LWA Guaranteed| 112 dB(A)

The warranty and general conditions

The warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase and is valid for 3 years for private in Denmark, 2 years in other EU countries. Machines sold for commercial use have 1 year warranty.
The complaint covers defective performance ie workmanship or materials and malfunction.

Reservations and requirements
Normal wear and replacement of wearing parts is NOT covered by the warranty.

Parts where NOT guaranteed shelf life of 12 months:

• Sword
• Chain
• Contacts
• Membranes / gaskets
• Spark plug
• Motor liquids (oil, gasoline)
• Chain oil
• Start cord
• Filters

If you start the engine without filling the proper gasoline mixed with oil, it will be damaged and will not be repaired and therefore not be covered by warranty.

The warranty does NOT misstatements caused by:

• Lack of service and maintenance
• Construction changes
• The machine has been exposed to external influence
• Paint damage, damage to the shield, track, panels, etc.
• The machine has been violated or overloaded
• That used other oil, fuel, grease or liquid types than recommended in this manual
• Poor or dirty fuel, contamination of the fuel system
• Installation / use of spare parts
• Other factors, such as Texas A / S shall not be liable for

Whether a case is a warranty or not, decided in each case by an authorized service center.
Your receipt is your warranty note, why it should always be stored.
Remember: When requesting warranty repair, model, year and serial number should always be stated.
*We reserve the right to change and take notice to misprints.

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