EMAK Emal EP 120, User Instruction Book

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EXPLANA TION OF SYMBOLS
Read car efully through this manual.
Required safety clothing:
1- Protective eyewear, or approved visor
2 - Approved hard hat
3 - Approved ear defenders
4 - Approved gloves
5 - Approved non-slip safety boots
- The machine is not designed
to provide electrical insulation
in the event of contact with
overhead power lines.
Never
operate the pruner at less than
10 metres fr om electric power
lines.
Allow bystanders and animals
no closer than
15 metr es .
CONTENTS
A- GENERAL INFORMA TION
B- DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
C- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
D- BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY
E- PRUNER INSTALLATION
F- STARTING AND OPERATION
G- MAINTENANCE
H- SHARPENING THE CHAIN
GENERAL INFORMA TION
The EMAK EP120 / EP120EF pr ofessional pruner
is a small chainsaw that can be mounted to a
fixed pole or a telescopic pole, according to the
nature of the cutting operations being carried
out.
The operating features of the EP120 / EP120EF
reflect everything that is most innovative today in
the pruning sector, and this is attributable to the
facility of varying the angular position of the
bevel drive interconnecting the pole and the
chain bar of the saw.
The adjustments are made within an arc of 90°,
through angular steps of 22°, and can be
selected at will by the operator.
See figur e (E).
With the EMAK pr ofessional pruner in an angled
position, the operator has a clear view of the
position of contact with the branch, so that
pruning cuts can be made cleanly and effectively.
In addition, thanks to the angular adjustment
allowed by the bevel drive, the operator can cut
through branches that would otherwise be
inaccessible, while continuing to stand in the
same position.
The EP120 / EP120EF pruning system opens up
new possibilities for faster and more efficient
cutting; its superior manoeuvrability overhead
combines with a significant capacity for cutting
shrubs at ground level, and branches below
ground level.
The operation of installing the professional
pruner is accomplished by fitting the bevel drive
to the pole, taking care over the position of the
screw (A) which must align with a relative hole in
the pole; secure the screw using the 4 mm key
provided, without overtightening
Secure the two screws (B) by which the bevel
drive is clamped axially to the pole, tightening
with the 4 mm key provided.
This is done by snugging the two screws in
sequence and finally tightening them, but not
overtightening, applying a moderate force that
can be transmitted through the key by normal
hand pressure.
The angular adjustment of the bevel drive is
effected by loosening the screw (C) with the 5
mm key provided, proceeding as follows:
• Loosen the screw to the point at which the
screw offers resistance (after about two turns);
the bevel drive will now be free to rotate on its
collar.
• Position the bevel drive at the desired angle.
Moving the drive through the 90° arc, a click
will be heard as each of the stable positions is
engaged; stop at the position best suited to
the type of pruning operation being carried
out.
• Retighten the screw (C) with the key provided,
a p p l y i n g a m o d e r a t e f o rc e t h a t c a n b e
transmitted through the key by normal hand
pressure.
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