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Model Number: KSI 2100-40
4.
Starting up
4.1.
Filling the oil tank
The chainsaw must never be operated without sufficient oil on the chain as
this could cause damage to the chain, blade or motor. No claims for guar-
antee can be accepted if damage occurs when the device is being operated
without chain oil.
Please use only biologically-based chainsaw oil, i.e. oil which is 100%
biologically decomposable.
Biological chainsaw oil should be available everywhere at your local specialist
dealer.
Do not use old oil. This will damage the chainsaw and will also lead to loss
of the guarantee.
• Before filling the oil tank, pull out the mains plug
• Open the twist cap and place safely aside so that the sealing ring in the
tank cap does not get lost.
• Fill approx. 200 ml oil into the tank using a funnel and screw on the tank
cap tightly once more.
In order to allow you to operate your chainsaw imme-diately after purchasing,
two (2) oil cans with 100 ml of oil each are enclosed. After the oil has been
poured in the appropriate tank, the chainsaw is ready for use. Please do not
forget to refill the oil tank as soon as possible.
• The oil level can be seen in the inspection window (Fig. 2). If you plan
not to use the machine for a longer period, you should remo ve the chain
oil from the oil tank.
• The oil tank should also be emptied before the chainsaw is transported or
sent for repair.
• Check correct functioning of the chainsaw before commencing work. Switch on
the saw with cutting fittings assembled and hold over a bright background at a
safe distance (Be careful not to come in contact with the ground !). A track of
oil will show you that the chain is sufficiently lubricated.
• After use, lay the chainsaw horizontally on some absorbing surface. The oil spread
on the blade, chain and drive may lead to some further dripping of oil.
4.2. Assembl
ing the blade and chain
CAUTION ! Risk of injury ! Always use safety gloves when assembling the
chain !
For assembling the bar and chain with this chainsaw no tools are required !
• Put the chainsaw on a stable rest.
• Loosen the T-screw 7 turning it clockwise.
• Remove the gear cover 8.
• Put the chain on the bar considering the running direction of the chain.
The cutting teeth on the upper side of the bar must point in forward
direction
(see Fig. 4).
• Put the free end of the chain over the chain driving wheel (B).
• Place the bar such that the long hole in the bar is
placed exactly on the guiding element in the bar seat.
• Take care that the chain tensioning bolt (A) is seated exactly in the small
opening in the bar (Fig. 3). It must be visible through the opening. If
necessary, adjust the knurling wheel of the chain tensioning device (16)
in both directions until the chain tensioning bolt is seated in the opening
in the bar.
• Check whether all chain links are seated exactly in the bar’s groove and
the chain is lead around the chain driving wheel correctly.
• Put the gear cover 8 back on and push it in place.
• Moderately tighten the T-screw 7 by turning it clockwise.
• Tension the chain. To do so turn the knurling wheel upwards (+ direc-
tion of arrow). The chain should be tensioned such that it can be lifted
by about 3mm in the middle of the bar (Fig. 4). To decrease the chain
tension turn the knurling wheel downwards (- direction of arrow).
• Finally, tighten the T-screw 7 well by hand.
The tension in the chain has a major effect on the service life of the cutting
fittings, and must therefore be checked regularly. When the chain warms
up to operating temperature it will expand and must be retightened. A new
saw chain will have to be tightened more frequently until it has reached its
full length.
CAUTION: During the running-in period, the chain must be more
frequently tightened. The chain must be immediately retightened if it
shakes or leaves the grove !
To tension the chain slightly loosen the T-screw 7. Then turn the knurling
wheel upwards (+ direction of arrow). Tension the chain such that it can be
lifted by about 3mm in the middle of the bar, as shown
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4.3.
Connecting the chainsaw
We recommend to operate the chainsaw in connection with a residual current
operated device with a maxi-mum breaking current of 30mA.
This device is designed to be operated on a mains supply with a system
impedance Z max at the point of connection (house service connection) of
max. 0.4 Ohm. The user must ensure that the device is only operated on an
electricity supply system meeting these requirements. If required, system
impedance data may be obtained from the local public utility.
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