Warning! Always wear heavy duty protection work gloves and
disconnect the extension cord when working on the saw chain.
Chain sharpening
A. General information about sharpening the
chain
Never saw with a blunt chain. The chain is blunt
when you have to push the chain saw into the
tree and the chips are very small. The saw-link is
the part of the chain which does the sawing (fig.
16). The height-distance between the tooth A and
the ridge B is the cutting-depth. When sharpe-
ning the chain you have to consider the next
points (fig.17):
•
File-angle
•
Cutting-angle
•
File-position
•
Diameter of round file
•
File-depth
For correct sharpening of the chain you need good tools; for example a
mould to obtain a correct file-angle. If in doubt consult a specialist service
centre. Consult specialist assistance and advice if you are at all unsure
about task.
A
B
Fig. 16
Maintenance
Chain Saw safety warnings:
•
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the
chain saw is operating.
• Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is not
contacting anything.
A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may cause entan-
glement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
•
Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear han-
dle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw
with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury
and should never be done.
•
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective
equipment for head,hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal
injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain.
•
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.
Operation of a chain saw
while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
•
Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when
standing on fixed,secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or control of the
chain saw.
•
When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
•
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slen-
der material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or
pull you off balance.
•
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw swit-
ched off and away from your body. When transporting or storing
the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the
chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
•
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and chan-
ging accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either
break or increase the chance for kickback.
•
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily
handles are slippery causing loss of control.
•
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended.
For example: do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations
different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
HELPLINE No. UK 0905-1460005
(£ 0,06/min)
• IRELAND 1520-932626
(
E
0,15/min)
WEB SUPPORT: www.heltec.eu
Model Number: GCS-2000
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Safety Instructions
HELPLINE No. UK 0905-1460005
(£ 0,06/min)
• IRELAND 1520-932626
(
E
0,15/min)
WEB SUPPORT: www.heltec.eu
Model Number: GCS-2000
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