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Model Number: KSI 2100-40
• 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 in-
tended 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.
A
Felling direction
B
Danger area
C
Escape area
6.3. 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 chainsaw does become jammed, switch it off immediately and
withdraw the plug. Use the wedges to free the bar.
• Avoid letting the saw chain coming into contact with the earth.
6.4. 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 chainsaw horizontally to avoid oil dripping from
the oil reservoir.
• Always use the chain cover when transporting the chainsaw.
7. Maintenance and Servicing
Always withdraw the plug when carrying out maintenance and servicing.
• Clean the tool’s housing with a moistened cloth; in case of heavier soiling
you may use a bit of a mild dishwashing liquid. Do never spray or splash
the tool with water!
• Always remove wood shavings and oil from your chainsaw after use.
Ensure in particular that the motor ven-tilation slits for cooling the motor
in the housing of the chainsaw is free (danger of overheating).
• If the saw chain is particularly dirty, e.g. in case of gum-ming 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 service
spray or a customary anticorrosion-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 chainsaw for a longer period. Therefore, please fill half
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 chainsaw. Before using the chainsaw 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 chainsaw 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 im-
mediately 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 chainsaw checked by a specialised
workshop or the works after-sales service.
• Check the oil level and lubrication of your chainsaw after every use. Insuf-
ficient lubrication leads to damage to the chain, bar and motor.
• Check how keen the chain is every time before you use the chainsaw. 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.
8. In the case of technical problems
•
The machine does not start up:
Check whether the current socket is live.
Check whether the power cable is undamaged. If neither case applies, take the
chainsaw to a specialised workshop or the works after-sales service.
•
Chain does not run:
Check position of handguard (see ill. 7). Chain only
runs if handguard brake is released.
• Chain does not cut at all :
Chain is not mounted to the correct direction.
Aseemble the chain to the correct direction.
•
Sparks fly at the motor:
Motor or carbon brushes damaged. Take the chain-
saw to a specialised work-shop or the works after-sales service.
•
Oil does not flow:
Check the oil level. Clean the oil flow openings in the
bar (see also the corresponding hints of “Maintenance and servicing). If
this is not successful, take the chainsaw to a specialised work-shop or the
works after-sales service.
Attention: Any maintenance or repair work going beyond that de-
scribed in these Operating Instructions may only be carried out by
authorised persons or the works after-sales service.
Attention: If the power supply lead of this device shows any defects,
the lead must be replaced by an authorized repair shop only or
through the manufacturer’s own service personnel, as this work
requires special tools
9. Repair Service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried out by specialist
electrical personnel.
Always keep the original packaging for a possibly required shipping of the
tool.
10. Waste disposal and environmental protection
If your chainsaw should become useless somewhere in the future
or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose of the device
together with your domestic refuse, but dispose of it in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner. Please dispose of the device itself at
an according collecting/recycling point.
By doing so, plastic and metal parts can be separated and recycled. Infor-
mation concerning the disposal of materials and devices are available from
your local administration.
Properly dispose of packaging material that is not required any longer via
your local waste paper disposal system.
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