Altrad Atika KS 2403/40, Original Instructions Manual

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Chain lubrication
Never operate the chain saw without functioning chain
lubrication.
Check the function of the automatic chain lubrication by
switching on the chain saw and holding it with the pike in
direction of a carton or paper on the ground.
Checking of the oil automatic
Do not get in contact with the ground with the chain. Keep
a safe distance of 20 cm.
If an increasing oil track is caused when checking it the oil
automatic works faultless.
If there is no oil track despite full oil tank
Clean the oil flow canal (G) and the upper chain clamping
boring (H).
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Pay attention during assembly that the seal (7) for the
oil flow channel has been inserted.
If this is not successful please contact the customer ser-
vice.
Working instructions
Before starting any work ensure the following
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The “safety instructions”
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following additional working instructions
Carry out the following checks before the initiation and
regularly during the working process. Observe the relevant
sections in the operating instruction manual:
Before starting to work
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Is the chain saw assembled completely and properly?
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Is the chain saw in good and safe condition?
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Only use a suited guide bar/saw chain combination as
described under “Technical data”. Incorrect combinations
increase the risk of kickbacks.
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Is the oil tank filled (chain lubrication)?
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Check the oil level on a regular basis. Top up saw chain
oil without delay to prevent the saw chain from running dry.
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Is saw chain clamped correctly?
Observe the points in paragraph “Clamping saw chain”.
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Is saw chain sharpened correctly?
Use only well sharpened saw chains as edgeless saw
chains increase not only the risk of backstrokes but also
charge the motor.
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Is chain brake released and works properly?
Observe the points in paragraph “Checking the chain brake”.
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Are the handles clean and dry – free of oil and resin?
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Do you wear the required protective equipment?
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Before starting your work make sure that:
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no other persons, children or animals stay within the
working area,
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you can always step back without any barriers,
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your standing area is free from foreign objects, brush-
wood and branches,
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you have always a secure standing position.
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Take environmental influences into consideration:
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Do not work on snow, ice or recently peeled wood – slip
hazard.
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Do not work under insufficient light conditions (e.g. fog,
rain, snow flurry or twilight). You cannot see any more
details within the falling area – risk of accident.
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Do not use the chain saw near inflammable liquids or
gases - Risk of fire.
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Did you read and understand all advices
Notes on tree care and cutting
Observe the national regulations or the tree protection
ordinances of the cities or towns regarding chopping down
trees.
Gently shaping and pruning as well as chopping down of trees
in the garden are allowed year-round.
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However, to protect animals and breeding birds,
pruning and chopping down of trees are prohibited
from 01 March to 30 September.
When is the right time for tree care measures?
Observe the right time when pruning to prevent harming your
trees unnecessarily.
Recommendations for pruning:
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End of winter (January - March): Removing branches in the
fine branch area promotes strong new shoots and is rela-
tively gentle on the trees.
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Spring till start of summer (April - June): During the growth
phase, the development of new shoots is favoured by mod-
erate pruning.
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Trimming (cutting of dead wood) can always be done.
Observe also the weather conditions:
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Spring pruning should not be done at freezing temperatures,
since the cuts produced heal very poorly. In addition,
branches break off easily at freezing temperatures. A good
day for cutting is therefore a dry day without frost.
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Do not cut either during heavy rain; the moisture will pro-
mote the growth of fungi and pests.
Simply ask a specialist who can tell you about the right time for
tree care and provide you with useful tips.
While working
Saw backstroke
What is saw backstroke?
Saw backstroke is the sudden strike upwards or back-
wards of the running chain saw in direction of the operator.
This happens when
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the guide bar tip gets in contact with the sawing material
(unintended) or other hard objects.
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the saw chain is jammed at the guide bar tip.
The chain saw reacts uncontrolled and frequently causes heavy
injuries of the operator.