Alpina 274100320/A17, Operator'S Manual

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EN - 6
Warning! Read the instructions
before operating the machine.
Warning! Failure to use this
machine correctly can be
hazardous for oneself and others
Danger! Make sure the chain does
not come into contact with foreign
bodies/obstacles.
Kickback may occur if the
chain comes into contact
with an obstacle
Danger! Always use
hearing protectors.
Danger! Wear eye protections.
Danger! Do not leave the machine
in the rain (or in damp conditions)
Beware of kickback! Kickback
is the rapid and uncontrollable
backward motion of the chain
saw in the direction of the
operator. Always work in complete
safety. Use chains with safety
links that limit kickback.
Warning! Never hold the
machine with one hand! Hold
the machine firmly with both
hands to control the machine and
reduce the risk of kickback.
IMPORTANT Any damaged or illegible
decals must be replaced. Order replacement
decals from an authorised service centre.
3.3 IDENTIFICATION LABEL
The identification label holds
the following data (fig. 1):
1. Sound power level
2. CE conformity marking
3. Year of manufacture
4. Type of machine
5. Manufacturer’s reference model
6. Serial number
7. Name and address of Manufacturer
8. Article code
9. Guide bar lenght
Write the identification data of the
machine in the specific space on the
label on the back of the cover page.
IMPORTANT Quote the information on
the product identification label whenever you
contact an authorized service workshop.
IMPORTANT The example of the
Declaration of Conformity is provided
on the last pages of the manual.
3.4 MAIN COMPONENTS
The machine is composed of a series
of main components that have the
following functions (fig.1):
A. Motor: supplies the drive power
to the cutting means .
B. Front handgrip : support handgrip
located on the front of the chain saw. This
should be grasped using the left hand.
C. Rear handgrip : support handgrip located
on the rear of the chain saw. This should be
grasped using the right hand. This handgrip
is fitted with the main switch controls.
D. Front hand guard : protection device
seated between the front handgrip and the
toothed chain, to protect the hand against
injuries should it slip off the handgrip.
E. Rear hand guard : protection device
seated in the lower right section of
the rear handgrip, to protect the hand
from the saw chain should it break
or disconnect from the guide bar.
F. Guide bar : supports and
guides the toothed chain.
G. Toothed chain : cutting element,
consisting of drive links fitted with
small blades called "teeth" and side
connections held in place by rivets.
H. Chain restraint pin : safety device that
prevents uncontrolled movements of the
toothed chain should it break or slacken.
I. Spiked bumper : device installed
opposite the guide bar assembly
point acting as a pivot when it comes
into contact with a tree or trunk.
J. Bar cover guard : chain saw cover on
the guide bar to be fitted during handling,
transportation or storage of the machine.
K. Battery : device that supplies electric
current to the tool; its specifications
and regulations for use are
described in a specific manual.
L. Battery charger : device used
to recharge the battery.
4. ASSEMBLY
The safety regulations to follow
are described in chap. 2. Strictly