Cardi COCCODRILLO35, Safety And Users Manual

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When operating do not excessive stretch out
your arms and do not perform cut higher than
your shoulders.
Arms stretched too far out or cuts
above shoulder height can lead to loss of control of
the chainsaw.
ƒ Keep the chain sharp (see “Operating tips”
paragraph).
A not dull chain leads to an excessive feed by the
operator and this can lead to lose control of the
product.
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Do not use the product if the cover (D), the front
panel (G), the slurry protector (I) or any other
protection devices is damaged or not properly
working.
Those devices prevent to get in contact
with moving parts and to protect the operator from
slurry and debris.
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Do not use the product if chain and/or bar are
damaged.
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When performing vertical cuts, do not operate
using the product upside down (fig. 18).
Water
and debris can hit the operator and can wrongly
flow over the product leading to a possible danger.
For this reason do not perform overhead cuts!!!
ƒ Do not place the bar and chain in a previously
made cut performed with a narrower chain (less
than 6 mm).
This can lead to a kickback.
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3.1) Earth (Ground) check
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Make sure the power supply is properly earthed;
ƒ Warning: proper earthling is important for your
safety. If not sure, ask a qualified electrician for
a check.
3.2) Choosing the correct extension cord
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when you have to operate far from a power supply,
you can use an extension cord. If you use it make
sure that the section of the cord is suitable and that
the cord is provided with ground conductor;
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the extension cord (made up of cable, plug and
socket) must be suitable for outdoor use. It is better
if the cord is made of rubber and it is H07RN-F;
ƒ follow the chart shown in figure 20 on this manual
for the choice of the right section of the conductors;
ƒ if you use more than one extension cord make sure
that every cable in every extension cord has a
section not lower than the value shown on the chart
in figure 20, considering the total length of the
extension cords;
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remember that the more an extension cord is long
the more the voltage drop is high and the worse is
the operation of your product. Don’t use extension
cords if you have to operate too far from the power
supply.
3.3) PRCD-GFI check
Before operating check that the PRCD-GFI (C) works
properly (fig.9):
ƒ connect the saw to a power supply;
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Press the green button Reset (Q): a red led will light
up (S) showing that electricity is available to the
saw, then press the blue button Test (R) that tests if
the device works properly. When you press it the
circuit breaker inside the PRCD should cut the
power off leading the switch automatically to go to
the off position and the red led to go off. If this
doesn’t happened, see an authorized service center
for a check;
3.4) Connection to a water supply
The chainsaw is equipped with a water inlet system (figure
8, L). Connect the chainsaw to a water supply using this
system following those steps:
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Connect the water hose to the quick hose
connector (P);
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Make sure there is no water leakage;
ƒ the maximum pressure of incoming water is 4 bar
(58 PSI);
ƒ use just clean water;
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4.1) How to use the bar
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the bar (B) needs to be periodically flipped over in
order to wear out eavenly on both sides;
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the bar wears out. Usually you need to replace it
every 2 to 3 times you replace a chain;
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a correct chain (A) tension allows a longer bar life.
See paragraph
4.2 .
4.2) How to use the chain
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Chains usage lead to chain stretching;
ƒ An optimal chain tension reduces chain and bar
wear and increases productivity and safety.
ƒ Check chain tension before use and stop
periodically during operation to make sure the chain
tension is correct;
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An excessive tension leads to higher friction,
reducing cutting performance and increasing bar
and chain wearing;
ƒ A loose chain reduces cutting performance and can
lead to the chain to disengage from the bar;
ƒ Follow steps in paragraph 4.3) Mounting and
replacing bar and chain to set the correct chain
tension;
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Check the chain more frequently when the chain is
new since new chains have higher chain stretching.
4.3) Mounting and replacing bar and chain
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Before mounting or replacing the bar (B) or the
chain (A) make sure the chainsaw is unplugged
(M). Do this operation in a safe place, use
protective gloves and place the product on a stable
surface.
See figure 10, follow these steps:
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Unscrew and remove (10/A) screws and bolts
holding the cover;
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Remove the cover (10/B);
ƒ Remove the metal sheet component shown in
figure (10/C);
ƒ Place the chain on the bar: keep it loose in the back
of the bar;
ƒ Place the chain (back of the bar) on the sprocket
and position the bar on the chainsaw making sure it