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• Ensure that you have a possible escape route.
• Ensure that you are standing firmly.
• Keep the working area free of objects.
• Always stand at the side of the tree during felling.
• First determine in which direction the tree is to be
felled. The felling notch is cut on this side of the trunk.
• First cut 1/3 of the trunk diameter horizontally into the
tree at the intended felling notch.
• Now cut the second part of the felling notch from
above at an angle of 45° to the first cut.
• Now make the felling cut exactly opposite to the felling
notch. The felling cut must run horizontal and a bit
higher than the felling notch.
• Do not cut completely through the tree. Leave about 1/
10 of the trunk diameter.
• Put wedges into the felling cut to bring the tree to fall.
Cutting a felling tree
• First support the trunk so that the section to be cut off
always hangs freely and does not lie on anything so
that the bar cannot jam.
• If the chain saw does become jammed, switch it off
immediately and withdraw the plug. Use the wedges to
free the bar.
• Avoid letting the saw chain from coming into contact
with the earth.
General instructions on working with a chainsaw
• Ensure that children and other spectators keep a safe
distance from the working area.
• Apply little pressure to the machine when sawing wood.
If the chain is keen, it will cut almost by itself through
the wood.
• If possible, always work with the chainsaw running
at high speed.
• Never try to continue sawing with a blunt chain. That
causes the motor to overheat and the loss of your right
to claim under guarantee. Always have a replacement
chain at hand.
• Allow the motor to cool off and make working breaks.
• After use always place the chain saw horizontally to
avoid oil dripping from the oil reservoir.
• Always use the chain cover when transporting the
chain saw.
Maintenance and Servicing
Always withdraw the plug when carrying out
maintenance and servicing.
• Always remove wood shavings and oil from your chain
saw after use. Ensure in particular that the motor
ventilation slits for cooling the motor in the housing of
the chain saw are clear (danger of overheating).
• If the saw chain is particularly dirty, e.g. in case of
gumming with resin, remove the chain and clean it.
Place the chain for a few hours in a vessel containing
chainsaw cleaner. There-after clean the chain with clear
water. If the chain is not used again immediately, it must
be treated with anti-corrosion-spray.
• Only in case of use of biological oil: As some biological
oils may tend to incrustation after a time, the oiling
system should be rinsed thoroughly before storing
the chain saw for a longer period. Therefore, please
fillhalf of the oil reservoir (about 50 ml) with
chainsaw cleaner and close it as usually. Then switch
on the chainsaw - without bar and chain being mounted
- and keep it running until the total rinsing liquid has
evapurated through the oil opening of the chain saw.
Before using the chain saw again, it is absolutely
necessary to refill the oil reservoir.
• Do not store the saw outdoors or in damp and moist areas.
• Check all the chain saw parts, in particular the chain,
bar and sprocket, of wear after every use.
• Ensure that the chain tension is correct. If the chain is
too loose, it may come off during use and lead to
injuries. The chain must be replaced immediately if it is
damaged. The cutting teeth must be at least 4 mm
long.
• Check the motor housing and power cable after every
use for damage. If there is any sign of damage, have
the chain saw repaired imediately.
• Check the oil level and lubrication of your chain saw
after every use. Insufficient lubrication leads to
damage to the chain, bar and motor.
• Check how sharp the chain is every time before you
use the chain saw. A blunt chain will cause
overheating of the motor.
• Sharpening a saw chain requires experience and
specialised knowledge. We therefore recommend to
have sharpening carried out by a specialised workshop.
In the case of technical problems
•
The machine does not start up:
Check whether the
power socket is live. Check whether the power cable
is undamaged. If neither case applies, take the chain
saw to a specialised workshop.
•
Chain does not run:
Check position of handguard
(ill. 7). Chain only runs if handguard brake is released.
•
Sparks fly at the motor:
Motor or carbon brushes
damaged. Take the chain saw to a specialised work-
shop.
•
Oil does not flow:
Check the oil level. Clean the oil
flow openings in the bar (also see the corresponding
hints of “Maintenance and servicing). If this is not
successful, take the chain saw to a specialised work-
shop.
Attention: Any maintenance or repair work going
beyond that described in these Operating Instructions
may only be carried out by authorised persons.
Attention: If the power supply lead of this device
shows any defects, the lead must be replaced by
an authorized person, as this work requires special
tools.
Repair Service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried
out by specialist electrical personnnel.
