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22 CSA 4020
Translation of the original instructions for use
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contents
1 About these operating instructions .......... 22
1.1 Legends and signal words ................. 22
2 Product description .................................. 23
2.1 Designated use (01) ........................... 23
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse ............. 23
2.3 Residual dangers ............................... 23
2.4 Symbols on the appliance .................. 23
2.5 Safety and protective devices ............ 23
2.6 Product overview................................ 24
3 Safety instructions ................................... 24
3.1 Operator ............................................. 24
3.2 Personal protective equipment........... 24
3.3 Work area safety ................................ 25
3.4 Safety of persons and animals ........... 25
3.5 Appliance safety ................................. 25
3.6 Electrical safety .................................. 25
3.7 Safety information for chain saws
(EN 60745 Part 2-13) ......................... 26
3.8 Causes and operator prevention of
kickback ............................................. 27
3.9 Safety instructions for the polemount-
ed pruner ............................................ 28
3.9.1 Work instructions (01).................. 28
3.9.2 Vibration load............................... 29
3.9.3 Noise pollution ............................. 30
4 Installation and start-up ........................... 30
4.1 Installing the guide rail and saw chain
(02 – 06) ............................................. 30
4.2 Tensioning and slackening the saw
chain (07) ........................................... 31
4.3 Filling saw chain oil (08) ..................... 31
4.4 Attaching the carrying belt to the ba-
sic appliance ...................................... 31
4.5 Putting the attachment on the basic
appliance ............................................ 31
5 Operation ................................................. 31
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off .... 32
5.2 Checking the chain tension ................ 32
5.3 Checking the chain lubrication............ 32
6 Working behaviour and working tech-
nique (09 – 13) .......................................... 32
7 Maintenance and care............................... 32
7.1 Saw chain and guide rail .................... 32
7.1.1 Replacing the saw chain and
guide rail ...................................... 32
7.1.2 Turning the guide rail ................... 33
7.1.3 Sharpening the saw chain............ 33
7.1.4 Cleaning the guide rail ................. 33
7.2 Checking and cleaning the drive
sprocket .............................................. 33
8 Help in case of malfunction ....................... 34
9 Transport ................................................... 34
10 Storage...................................................... 35
11 Disposal..................................................... 35
12 Guarantee ................................................. 36
13 Translation of the original EU/EC decla-
ration of conformity.................................... 36
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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The German version is the original operating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating in-
structions.
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It is essential to read through these operating
instructions carefully before start-up. This is
essential for safe working and trouble-free
handling.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1 Legends and signal words
DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger-
ous situation which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.