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RADLEY 5240-174 Owner's Manual

20" 52cc chainsaw
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  • Page 2 RADLEY 20" 52CC CHAINSAW NEED ASSISTANCE?

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW ......................1 Table of Contents ........................2 General Safety Warnings ....................3-4 Chainsaw Use and Care ..................... 4-5 ......................5-7 Symbols ..........................8 Know Your 20"Chainsaw ...................... 9 Handling Fuel ........................10 Operation ..........................10 Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain ................... 11 Fuel and Oil ..................

  • Page 4: General Safety Warnings

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALL OPERATORS MUST READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Any gasoline appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply generally to many appliances. Other warnings are so may result in serious bodily injury or death. SYMBOL MEANING This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not...

  • Page 5: Chainsaw Use And Care

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW 8. Toxic exhaust fumes - indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Moving parts - assembly on this unit while the engine is running. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
  • Page 6 hazardous situation. SERVICE replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chainsaw is operating. Before you start the chainsaw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating chainsaws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
  • Page 7 5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW ALWAYS USE TWO HANDS WHEN OPERATING THE CHAINSAW Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided. may cause serious injury. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
  • Page 8 ATTENTION! sawhorse or frame. VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION exposure: 1. Use the product only in accordance with its design and instructions. 3. Use the correct accessories and ensure that they are in good condition. 5. Maintain the product according to these instructions and keep it well lubricated. 6.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW SYMBOLS Read the user manual before Warning! Danger! Note! using the machine. Do not expose to rain. safety goggles must be worn Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock. as a soundproof helmet must be worn to protect the Wear gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 10: Know Your 20"Chainsaw

    Flat mouth screwdriver...

  • Page 11: Handling Fuel

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW HANDLING FUEL WARNING! Always be sure to keep lit cigarettes away from the product at all times. the engine back on. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE remove it before starting to cut. from a falling tree. Use caution and keep bystanders and animals out of the working area and possible area around the cutting object.

  • Page 12: Installing Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    A standard saw unit package contains the following items (Figure 1): 1. Power unit 2. Chain bar cover 3. Guide bar 4. Saw chain 5. Combination wrench Hex key Flat mouth screwdriver Figure 1 Install the guide bar and the chain on the power unit (Figure 2): Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover.

  • Page 13: Fuel And Oil

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW FUEL AND OIL WARNING! sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling the unit. Fuel up on outdoor engine. engine use. the introduction of an inert material during combustion. Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum octane number of 87 (Regular). If you use occur.
  • Page 14 GAS-LITER TWO-STROKE OIL· LITER ( 2% / 1:50) 0.02 0.06 0.08 MIXING Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. WARNING! WARNING! carefully after refueling.

  • Page 15: Operating The Engine

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE Fill fuel and chain oil tanks and tighten the caps securely (Figure 5). COLD ENGINE START Move the front hand guard fully rearward (A) (towards click as sign chain brake is unlocked. Press the primer (Figure 6).

  • Page 16: Checking Oil Supply

    To increase oil flow rate - Rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise as shown(figure 12 MAX) To reduce oil flow - Rotate the adjustment screw clockwise as shown(figure 12 MIN)

  • Page 17: Chain Brake

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW CHAIN BRAKE 1. Break 2. Released 3. Operated STOPPING THE ENGINE Figure 14 1. Release the throttle lever to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes. 2. Put the switch to the stop position (Figure 15).

  • Page 18: Cutting A Tree

    CUTTING A TREE Decide the direction you want the tree to fall. Consider Fall Direction foothold and retreat path. Notch Cut Fall Cut you want it to fall (Figure 17). Figure 17 a level slightly higher than the bottom of the notch (Figure 17).

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE AIR FILTER blow from the inside (Figure 22). Figure 22 OIL PORT Dismount the guide bar and check the oil port for clogging (Figure 23).
  • Page 20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CYLINDER FINS overheating of the engine. Periodically check and and the cylinder cover. NOTE: Be sure to block the air intake hole (Figure 26). Figure 26 FUEL FILTER (Figure 27). NOTE: Figure 27 OIL TANK (Figure 28). SPARK PLUG Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the Figure 28 SPROCKET...
  • Page 21 5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR SAW CHAIN WARNING! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the chain sharp. Your chain needs to be sharpened when: • • You need extra force to saw.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 1. STARTING FAILURE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check fuel for water or Replace with proper fuel. substandard mixture. Remove and dry the spark Starting failure. again without the choke. Check the spark plug. Replace with a new spark plug. 2.

  • Page 24: Parts List

    WARNING! When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the 20" 52cc chainsaw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this 20"chainsaw may create a safety call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-833-818-4111 - Monday-Friday, from 9am - 5pm, Eastern Standard Time.
  • Page 25 5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1855ZA0030 FOAM 1855ZA0031 OIL PUMP 1855ZA0032 SCREW ASSEMBLY M4X16 1855ZA0033 OUTLET OIL PUMP 1855ZA0034 OIL PUMP COVER 1855ZA0035 SCREW PLUG 1855ZA0036 NEEDLE BEARING 12X15X14 1855ZA0037 CHAIN WHEEL 7T0.325 1855ZA0038...
  • Page 26 Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1855ZA0066 KEV 3X3.7X10 1855ZA0067 CRANKSHAFT CONNECTING ROD 1855ZA0068 WASHER 1855ZA0069 NEEDLE BEARING 1855ZA0070 PISTON PIN RING 1855ZA0071 PISTON 1855ZA0072 PISTON PIN 1855ZA0073 PISTON RING 1855ZA0074 CYLINDER WASHER 1855ZA0075 CLUTCH WASHER 1855ZA0076 INLET PIPE 1855ZA0077 PAPER BOARD 1855ZA0078...
  • Page 27 5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1855ZA0102 1855ZA0103 1855ZA0105 1855ZA0106 1855ZA0107 1855ZA0108 1855ZA0110 1855ZA0111 CLIP 1855ZA0112 1855ZA0113 1855ZA0115 1855ZA0116 1855ZA0117 1855ZA0118 SPRING 1855ZA0120 1855ZA0121 1855ZA0122 1855ZA0123 1855ZA0125 1855ZA0126 1855ZA0127 1855ZA0128 1855ZA0130 1855ZA0131 SPRING 1855ZA0132 1855ZA0133...
  • Page 28 BAR AND CHAIN OIL FLAT MOUTH SCREWDRIVER...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    5240-174 20" 52CC CHAINSAW RADLEY 20" 52CC CHAINSAW it has a three-year repair warranty with the original bill of sale.
  • Page 30 © 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limited Made in China 1-833-818-4111 Customer Service/Tech Support This Radley® product carries a three (3) year LIMITED warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. See Owner’s Manual for full details. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.

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