AL-KO SOLO 127429, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
5.5 Checking the chain brake (09)
WARNING!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury due to a de-
fective chain brake
Extremely serious injury and even fatal
injury of the operator can be caused if
the chain brake does not function, e.g.
due to kickback by the running saw
chain.
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Check the chain brake each time be-
fore starting work.
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Do not switch the chain saw on if the
chain brake is defective. in this case,
have the chain saw checked in a
customer service workshop.
The unit is provided with a safety brake system
(chain brake).
The chain brake was developed to immediately
halt movement of the chain in case of kickback.
The brake is normally actuated automatically
through inertia.
This brake can also be actuated manually for
control purposes.
1. Start the engine and firmly hold the device
grips with both hands.
2. Operate the safety locking switch (01/8) and
throttle lever (01/7) to keep the chain moving,
then press the hand guard (09/1) forward us-
ing the back of your left hand (09/a); the
chain must stop immediately.
3. If the saw chain stops, immediately release
the safety locking switch and then the throt-
tle.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Push the hand guard towards the rear to re-
lease the chain brake (09/b).
6 OPERATION
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Comply with working time regulations in force
in your country.
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Grip the rear handle firmly with your right
hand and the bow handle with your left hand,
and hold them tightly.
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Do not release the handles as long as the
motor is running.
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Do not use the chain saw if you are:
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Tired
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Unwell
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Under the influence of alcohol, medicines
and drugs
6.1 Switching the engine on and off
WARNING!
Risk of explosion and fire
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause
an explosive atmosphere. Deflagation,
explosion and fire can lead to serious
and even fatal injuries if fuel is not han-
dled properly.
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Do not start the engine unless you
are at least 3 metres away from the
place where you filled the fuel.
6.1.1 Starting the engine (10, 11)
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from cable starter
Due to rapid retraction of the cable start-
er, the hand is pulled too quickly towards
the engine. This can lead to bruises and
sprains.
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Never wind the cable starter around
your hand.
IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the appliance
If the cable starter is pulled out too far,
this can cause damage.
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Do not to pull the cable out fully or
cause it to rub against the edge of
the cable guide opening; also, do
not let go of the handle in such a
way that the cable is retracted in an
uncontrolled manner.
IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the appliance
If the engine is operated at high speed
and the chain brake actuated, the clutch
may overheat.
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Avoid letting the engine run at high
speed with the chain brake actuated.
Cold start
A cold start means starting the engine after it has
been switched off for at least 5 minutes or after
re-filling with fuel.
1. Place the device on a flat level surface, firmly
grasp the front handle and press the device