AL-KO KE 1800/35, Manual

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GB 2
Avoid touching wire fences, the underground and other
hard materials by a running saw.
If you want to avoid kickbacks, follow these instructions:
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Hold the chain saw firmly in both hands.
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Start cutting when the unit is already running.
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Never cut using the top of the guide bar.
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Always watch the end of the guide bar.
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Never use the chain saw with the stretched arms.
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Never cut on the ladder or above the shoulder level.
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Be careful when going on with the started cut.
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Never work too much leaned to the front.
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Never cut more brunches at the same time.
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Always work with the correctly sharpened and tight
saw chain.
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Release the chain saw out of the cut only when the
saw chain is running.
1.2 Safety Symbols on the Unit
WARNING – Be extremely careful.
Read the operating instructions
Wear protective headpiece, protec-
tive glasses and ear defenders
Caution: kickback
Do not use in the rain
Pull mains plug in case of defective
power cord.
1.2.1 Oil for saw chains
Oil for saw chains must be carried and stored only in the
containers which are allowed for this purpose and signed.
2 Use Purposes of the Unit
2.1 Determined Usage
This chain saw is designed for infrequent use by home-
owners or gardeners and is intended for such general
applications as:
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cutting of sawn timber
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pruning
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cutting firewood.
It is not intended for professional (industrial) use.
2.2 Spare Parts and Accessory
Only use the original spare parts and original accessory
(see the list of spare parts).