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Declaration of conformity (see chapter 'Declaration of conformity').
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community
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The Declaration of Conformity for the Gardenline GLPC 41 Petrol Chainsaw is printed
on page 71 of this User Manual.
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– Type of machine: GLPC 41
– Article number: 45.018.26
– Identification number: 11025
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  • Page 1 Declaration of conformity (see chapter 'Declaration of conformity'). Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community regulations for the European Economic Area. The Declaration of Conformity for the Gardenline GLPC 41 Petrol Chainsaw is printed on page 71 of this User Manual. AFTER SALES SUPPORT www.einhell.co.uk...

  • Page 2: General Information

    General information 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 General information Reading and storing the original instruction manual This instruction manual accompanies this petrol chainsaw. It contains important information on start-up and handling. For improved readability, the 'Original instruction manual' will be referred to only as the 'Instruction manual'.

  • Page 3: Proper Use

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 General information Use and storage of the user guide In terms of the 41cc Petrol Chainsaw, this instruction manual provides the information necessary to understand how to safely: – Assemble/the chain and chain bar on the engine.

  • Page 4: Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

    General information 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 DANGER! Cut only wood with this chainsaw. Due to the high risk of physical injury to the user, the equipment must not be used for purposes which it was not intended. For example do not use the chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry, or non-wood building materials.

  • Page 5: Explanation Of The Symbols And Types Of Instructions Used

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety Safety Explanation of the symbols and types of instructions used Read the user manual before using the machine. On all jobs performed with the saw you must always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes from flying materials/objects and a sound-proof helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect your hearing.
  • Page 6 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Explanation of the pictograms for handling on the machine (Fig. 3) A safety sign is fitted to the chainsaw's fan filter cover. This label, along with the safety instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate this unit.
  • Page 7 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety Safety devices (Fig. 4) LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and guard links. CHAIN BRAKE LEVER/HAND GUARD protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle while saw is running.
  • Page 8 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 WARNING! Before using – Wearing personal protective gear such as, safety gloves, non-slip safety shoes, long trousers, a protective helmet, snug fitting clothing, eye protection and ear protection reduces the risk of injury. If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
  • Page 9 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety – For safety reasons, the petrol tank and the tank cap must be replaced if they are damaged. – Replace defective silencers. Defective silencers can cause engine running problems and hearing damage. – Before using the petrol chainsaw, visually inspect it to ensure that the mounting bolts and the entire cutting apparatus are in good working order (i.e.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 WARNING! Maintain a safety distance of 15 m. If approached, switch off the equipment immediately. Always keep in mind that the user of the equipment is responsible for accidents involving other persons or their property.
  • Page 11 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety c) Switch off the equipment before you put it down. If the machine has not stopped when placing it down there is risk of rotating parts touching the ground and quickly twisting the machine causing damage or personal injury.
  • Page 12 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 i) Check your work area for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation. Striking small objects such as stones with the chain may result in accident or injury if they are catapulted away.
  • Page 13 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety p) Always check the site you want to cut before you begin your work. Solid objects such as pieces of metal, bottles, stones, etc. can be catapulted away and cause serious injuries and permanent damage to the equipment.

  • Page 14: Additional Instructions

    Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 u) Do not use the equipment if other people or animals are in the immediate vicinity. Keep a minimum distance of 15 m between yourself and other people or animals when cutting. Keep a distance of 30 m if you are cutting down to the ground.
  • Page 15 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety only one hand. Always use both hands on the equipment and wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. injury Hazard. f) Always keep the chain on the ground whilst the equipment is in operation.

  • Page 16: Safety Of Persons

    Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 L) Do not use any other cutting tools. For your own safety you must use only the accessories and attachments which are listed in the operating instructions or which are recommended or specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 17 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety as a dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, a protective helmet plus eye and ear protection reduces the risk of injury. If you have long hair, wear a hair net. Use a breathing mask if performing dusty work.
  • Page 18 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 b) Do not use the chainsaw if its switch is defective. A chainsaw that can no longer be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Pull off the spark plug boot and remove the spark plug before you make any adjustments to the device, or make changes to the chain.
  • Page 19 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety 5. Service a) Only have your chainsaw repaired by a qualified professional and only with original spare parts. This will ensure that the safety of the chainsaw is not compromised. WARNING! Danger for children and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capacities (e.g.
  • Page 20 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 WARNING! Risk of electric shock from the spark plug boot/spark plug! If the spark plug boot is damaged, or not mounted back in the correct position this may result in a high voltage electric shock if the engine is held during the starting procedure, or whilst the engine is running.
  • Page 21 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety – Safety devices on the machine may not be removed or dismantled. – Check to make sure that moving parts are functional, that they are not jammed and that the parts are not damaged.
  • Page 22 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 DANGER! When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times.
  • Page 23 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety CHAIN GUARD fitted when the engine is stopped, prevents the danger of cutting injury from the chain teeth. Chain catcher reduces the danger of injury in the event saw chain breaks or derails during operation. The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain.
  • Page 24 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 7. Safety notes primarily for the end user or occasional user Kickback safety precautions WARNING! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chainsaw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by.
  • Page 25 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety WARNING! Beware of the following: – Rotary recoil (Fig. 6A) A = Recoil distance/B = Recoil reaction zone – Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions (Fig. 6B) A = Pull/B = Solid objects/C = Push –...
  • Page 26 Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 The hand-arm vibration syndrome (vibration white finger) is a vascular disease that involves seizure-like spasms of the fingers and toes. The affected areas are no longer sufficiently supplied with blood and therefore appear extremely pale.

  • Page 27: Safe Operation

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety – Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles.

  • Page 28: Residual Risks

    Safety 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 – Wear a dust mask in dry conditions to prevent dust inhalation every time you perform any work. – Before start-up, the protective guard must be correctly fitted and the chainsaw should never be operated without the protective guard.

  • Page 29: Safety And Protective Equipment

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Safety – Contact with the rotating saw chain (cutting hazards). – Unforeseen, abrupt movement of the guide bar (cutting hazards). – Flung parts from the saw chain (cutting/ejection hazards). – Flung parts of the work piece (ejection hazards).

  • Page 30: Before Starting The Equipment

    Set up 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Set up Before starting the equipment This chainsaw is supplied ready-assembled. Check that all moving parts move smoothly before you start using the equipment. Check that all screws are securely fastened and also check all the safety devices.
  • Page 31 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Set up 2. If it is necessary to re-tension the chain Adjusting the chain tension The correct tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting and periodically during all sawing work. If you take time to adjust the saw chain correctly, you will be able to make better cuts and the life of the chain will be prolonged.
  • Page 32 Set up 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 If the chain is hard to turn around the chain bar or jammed, it is too tightly tensioned. Make the following small adjustments: A. Undo the bar fastening wheel (Fig. 8/pos. B) by 1/2 of a turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
  • Page 33 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Set up 3. Chain brake mechanical test Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake that reduces the possibility of injury due to kickback. The brake is activated if pressure is applied against the brake lever when, as in the event of kickback, the operator's hand strikes the lever.
  • Page 34 Set up 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 WARNING! The brake lever should snap into both positions. If strong resistance is felt,or the lever does not move into either position, do not use your saw. Take it immediately to a professional Service Centre for repair.

  • Page 35: Fuel Mixing Table

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Set up Recommended fuels Some conventional petrols are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards. Your engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any petrol intended for automotive use including oxygenated petrols.

  • Page 36: Engine Prestart Checks

    Set up 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 7. Engine pre-start checks: Use only a mixture of unleaded petrol and special 2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as indicated in the fuel mixing table. Fig. 11a CAUTION! Never start or operate the saw unless the bar, chain and chain brake lever / front hand guard are properly installed.

  • Page 37: Operation

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Description of components and control elements Proper use The 41cc Petrol Chainsaw is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
  • Page 38 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Disengage the chain brake 1. Switch the stop switch to '0' (OFF) (Fig. 12a/pos.10). 2. Pull the choke fully out until it locks (Fig. 12b/pos.17). 3. Push the primer bubble 10 times (Fig. 12c/pos.23).
  • Page 39 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 CAUTION! Never allow the starter line to snap back when it has been pulled out. This may result in damage. CAUTION! Since the choke (Fig.12b/pos.17) is closed, the chain starts to move and rotate AT HIGH SPEED, immediately the engine is started.
  • Page 40 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 As a result of this friction, the starter line will become frayed and will wear away faster. Always hold the starter cable when the starter line retracts. Starting the engine when warm (The equipment has been idle for less than 15-20min) Fill up the fuel tank with the relevant mixture of petrol and oil (Fig.11a/pos.

  • Page 41: Switching Off The Engine

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Switching off the engine Emergency Stop procedure: To stop the engine in an emergency, activate the Chain brake lever / front hand guard (Fig.11b/pos. 5). This will immediately stop the chain. Then switch the ON/OFF (Fig.11b/ pos.10) switch to 'Stop (0)'.

  • Page 42: General Cutting Instructions

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 General Cutting instructions CAUTION! Felling trees is prohibited without the necessary training! Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Felling – Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut.

  • Page 43: Felling Cut

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 – Never walk in front of a tree that has been notched. Make the felling cut (Fig. 14/Pos. D) from the other side of the tree and 1.5 - 2.0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (Fig.
  • Page 44 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Bucking – Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cutting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make a downward cut halfway through the log and then make the undercut.
  • Page 45 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Bucking using a sawhorse (Fig. 19) – For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 19). Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
  • Page 46 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 How to remove the chain or chain bar for replacement maintenance & cleaning 1. Make sure the chain brake lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Fig. 20a). 2. Extend the lever on the Bar fastening knob (Fig. 20b/pos. B) & completely unscrew COUNTERCLOCKWISE (Fig.
  • Page 47 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Fit the chain bar To ensure that the bar and the chain are supplied with oil, USE ONLY THE ORIGINAL BAR. The oiling hole (Fig. 20c/pos. A) must be kept clear of dirt and any build-up of residue.
  • Page 48 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 To install the saw chain – Spread the chain out in a loop with the cutting edges (Fig. 21a/pos. A) pointing CLOCKWISE around the loop. – Slip the chain around the sprocket (Fig. 21b/pos. B) behind the clutch (Fig. 21b/pos. C).
  • Page 49 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 – Pull the chain bar forward until the chain is closely seated. Make sure that all the drive links are in the groove of the bar. – Align the chain bar such that the TANG (Fig. 20d/pos E) fits into the hole (Fig. 20d/pos G) in the chain bar.

  • Page 50: Malfunction And Remedy (Faq)

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Malfunction and remedy (FAQ) Problem Problem Cause Corrective Action Incorrect starting procedures. Follow instructions in the User Manual. Incorrect carburettor mixture Have carburettor adjusted by an Unit won’t start adjustment setting. Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 51 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Cleaning Cleaning CAUTION! Set the On/Off switch to Stop (0) & disconnect the spark plug boot (Fig. 24b/pos. D - See page 58) before doing any cleaning and maintenance work! Risk of electric shock, if the engine is running.

  • Page 52: Maintenance And Servicing

    Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing Maintenance CAUTION! All maintenance work on the chainsaw apart from the work described in this manual may only be carried out by authorised after-sales service personnel. Chain brake operational test Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper function.

  • Page 53: Air Filter

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing CAUTION! Activate the chain brake slowly and deliberately. Keep the chain from touching anything; don't let the saw tip forward. 6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, immediately release the throttle trigger.

  • Page 54: Fuel Filter

    Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Cleaning the air filter (Fig. 21A/21B) 1. Ensure the On/Off switch is set to Stop (0). 2. Remove the top cover (Fig.24a/pos. A) by undoing the cover fastening screw (Fig. 24a/ pos.
  • Page 55 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing 1. Ensure the On/Off switch is set to Stop (0). 2. Remove the top cover & disconnect the spark plug boot (See page 58). 3. Remove the fuel tank cap (Fig.11a/pos. 14).
  • Page 56 Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Spark plug (Fig. 24b) NOTICE! To ensure that the saw's engine retains its power, the spark plug must be clean and have the correct electrode gap (0.6 mm). The spark plug must be cleaned or replaced after every 20 hours of service.

  • Page 57: Carburettor Settings

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing Carburettor settings NOTICE! Settings on the carburettor may only be made by authorised customer service personnel. Setting the idling speed NOTICE! Settings on the carburettor may only be made by authorised customer service personnel.
  • Page 58 Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Tools for lubrication The Lube Gun (optional) is recommended for applying grease to the guide bar sprocket tip. The Lube Gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is necessary for the efficient application of grease to the sprocket tip (Fig.
  • Page 59 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing Fig. 27a Fig. 27b Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the chainsaw well maintained. Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with a chain that is TOO TIGHT will contribute to rapid bar wear. To help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar maintenance procedures are recommended.

  • Page 60: Automatic Chain Lubrication

    Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Oil passages Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain during operation. NOTICE! The condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages are clear, the chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of starting the saw.

  • Page 61: Chain Maintenance

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing Chain maintenance Chain sharpening (Fig. 29 - Fig. 31) Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure that cutters are sharpened at the correct angle and depth. For the inexperienced chainsaw user, we recommend that the saw chain be professionally sharpened by the nearest professional Service Centre.

  • Page 62: Chain Lubrication

    Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Chain maintenance (continued) Chain tension Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar, but loose enough to be pulled around by hand (See page 35).

  • Page 63: Storage And Transport

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Maintenance and servicing Storage and transport Transport To transport the equipment, empty the petrol tank as described in the section maintenance of spark plug'Storing the equipment' on page 68. Clean coarse dirt off the equipment with a brush or hand brush.

  • Page 64: Storing The Equipment

    Maintenance and servicing 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 CAUTION! Never put the equipment into storage for longer than 30 days without carrying out the following steps. Storing the equipment If you intend to store the equipment for longer than 30 days, it must be prepared accordingly.

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Technical data Technical data Engine displacement 41 cm Maximum engine capacity 1.5 kW Cutting length 37.5 cm Cutter rail length 16” (40 cm) Chain pitch (3/8”), 9.525 mm Chain thickness (0.05”), 1.27 mm Idling speed 3300 ±...
  • Page 66 Technical data 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 CAUTION! Wear ear defenders. The impact of noise can cause damage to your hearing. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum – Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.

  • Page 67: Declaration Of Conformity

    41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Technical data Declaration of conformity AFTER SALES SUPPORT www.einhell.co.uk 0151 649 1500 1890 946244...

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Warranty 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Warranty 1. Fill in the Warranty card and send to the Einhell UK Ltd Address. How do I claim for a warranty 2. Contact Einhell UK Ltd, using one of the Telephone matter? numbers for AFTER SALES SUPPORT.

  • Page 69: Warranty Card

    0151 649 1500 1890 946244 product please return the completed warranty card together with it. www.einhell.co.uk Einhell UK Ltd MODEL: GLPC 41 PRODUCT CODE: 64055 04.2016 Unit 9, Stadium Court Wirral International Business Park Aftersales support available: Plantation Road Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm...

  • Page 70: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions Dear Customer, The Aldi warranty offers you extensive benefits in addition to your statutory rights: Warranty period: 3 years from date of purchase. Costs: Free repair/exchange. No transport costs. Hotline: 0151 649 1500 ADVICE: Please contact our service hotline by phone or email. This allows us to provide support in the event of possible operator errors.
  • Page 71 41cc Petrol Chainsaw – GLPC 41 Recycling Recycling The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material stream.

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