Gardenline GCS-2000 User Manaul Download

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is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback. The chain brake cannot, however,
provide the measure of intended protection if the saw is carelessly operated. The chain brake
is disengaged (chain can move) when the brake is pulled back and locked. This is the normal
running position (Fig. 9A). The chain brake is engaged (chain cannot move) when the brake is
in forward position (Fig. 9B).

Note:

The motor will not start if the chain brake is in the engaged position.

Caution! The chain brake should not be used for starting and stopping the saw
during normal operation.

Chain brake test:
Before cutting with your saw, the chain brake should be tested as follows:
A.

Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (Fig. 9A).

Place the saw on a firm, flat, dry surface that is clear of any debris. Do not let he saw come
in contact with any objects.

C. Plug the unit into the power source 230 V.
D. Grasp the front handle (not the Chain Brake / Hand Guard Lever) with your left hand.

Thumb and fingers should encircle the handle.

Grasp the rear handle with your right hand. Thumb and fingers should encircle the handle.

Depress the lock / off button with your right thumb. Squeeze the trigger with your index
finger. (Fig. 7D, page 13)

G. While the motor is running, activate the chain brake by rolling your left hand forward

against the lever.

H. Chain and motor should stop abruptly.

Warning! If the chain and motor fail to stop when the chain brake is engaged, take
the saw to the nearest authorized dealer. Do not use the saw if the chain brake is not
in proper working order.

General cutting instructions
Felling

Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 15-18cm in diameter are usually cut
in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will
fall.

Warning! A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before
cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of
the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 10.

Warning! If felling a tree on sloping ground, the chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is
felled.

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Chain and bar lubrication

Adequate lubrication of the saw chain during cutting operations is essential to minimize
friction with the guide bar. Your chain saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system. The oiler
automatically delivers the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. There is no flow
adjustment. The oil tank level can be checked in the inspection window (A) provided on the
right side of the saw. Tank is full when oil is at the top of the slot (Fig. 8).

Caution! Never starve the bar and chain of lubrication oil. Running the saw dry or
with too little oil will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten chain saw life, and cause
rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheating. Too little
is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration.

Note:

The saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new, and occasional

adjustment will be needed. A new chain requires more frequent adjustment during the break-
in period. This is normal. See Section for Saw Chain Tension Adjustment instructions.

Caution! A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting, as well as wear
the bar and chain. A chain that is too tight can damage the saw. Either situation,
chain too loose or too tight, could cause serious personal injury.

Chain brake/ hand guard

All Gardenline chain saws are equipped
with a Chain brake /Hand guard which
stops a moving chain in milliseconds,
helping to reduce the hazard of
kickback, a fast upward motion of the
guide bar which occurs when the saw
chain at the nose of the bar accidentally
strikes an object or is pinched in the cut.
The Hand Guard also protects your left

hand in the event it slips off the front handle. The chain brake is a safety feature which is
activated if pressure is applied against the guard or when, in the event of kickback, the
operator’s hand strikes the lever. When the chain brake is activated, chain movement abruptly
stops and the power supply to the motor is immediately cut off. The purpose of the chain brake

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