Alpina 274100320/A17, Operator'S Manual

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The list of approved batteries for this machine
is found in the "Technical Data" table.
• Before each use:
– check the battery charge status according
to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Filling with chain lubrication oil
Fill with chain lubrication oil before using
the machine. For oil filling methods and
precautions (see paragraph 7.3).
6.1.3 Checking the chain tension
Perform all operations
with the motor off.
Check the chain tension.
The tension is correct when the drive links
do not slip out of the chain guides if you hold
the chain in the middle of the bar (Fig. 7).
To adjust the chain tension:
1. loosen the cover knob,
2. turn the chain tension knob (Fig. 5.D)
to achieve the desired tension;
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3. raise the bar and tighten the
guard knob (Fig. 8.A).
Never work with the chain loose,
as it can be hazardous if the chain
slips out of the bar guides.
IMPORTANT During the first period of use
(or after replacing the chain) it must be checked
more frequently due to settling of the chain.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object Result
Grip and guards Clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine
Screws on the
machine and blade
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Cooling air ducts Not clogged
Guide bar Properly installed
Chain Sharp, not damaged
or worn, mounted and
tensioned correctly.
Guards Intact, undamaged.
Battery No damage to
the casing, no
liquid leakage
Machine No signs of
damage or wear
Throttle control lever,
throttle brake button
The levers must
move freely and
not be forced.
Test driving No abnormal
vibrations.
No abnormal sound
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action Result
Fit the battery inside
its housing (par. 7.2.3).
The chain must
not move
Activate the throttle
control lever. (without
pressing the throttle
lock button)
The throttle control
lever remains blocked.
Press the throttle
lock button and
throttle control lever.
The levers must
move freely and
not be forced. The
chain moves.
Release the throttle
control lever.
The lever
automatically and
rapidly returns to
the idle position.
The chain should stop.
If any of the results fails to
match the indications provided in
the tables, do not use the machine!
Contact a service centre to have it
checked and repaired if necessary.
6.3 STARTUP
1. Remove the protective bar cover (fig. 1.J).
2. Make sure the bar and the chain are not
touching the ground or any other object.
3. Fit the battery inside its housing
correctly (par. 7.2.3).
4. Press the throttle lock button (fig. 9.B)
and throttle control lever. (fig. 9.A).