ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW
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Make sure that the saw chain is always properly sharpened.
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Never cut through more than one branch at a time! When lopping off branches, be careful not to touch
any other branches.
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When cross-cutting, pay attention to trunks standing very close to each other. If possible use a saw-horse.
Transporting the chainsaw
Before transporting the chainsaw, always remove the plug from the power socket and slide the chain guard
over the rail and chain. If several cuts are to be performed with the chain saw, the saw must be switched off
between cuts.
BEFORE STARTING UP
The voltage and current supply must comply with the ratings on the type plate. Before commencing work,
always check that the chainsaw works properly and is safe to operate. Check also that the chain lubrication
and the oil gauge are in good working order (see Fig. 4). When the oil lever is approx. 5 mm from the bottom
mark, you must top up with oil. When the oil level is above this mark you can work without worry. Switch
on the chain saw and hold it above the ground. Be careful not allow the chainsaw to touch the ground. For
safety reasons it is best to keep a clearance of at least 20 cm. If you now see growing traces of oil, the chain
lubrication system is working correctly. If there are no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (Fig 2, C),
the upper chain tensioning borehole (E) and the oil duct, or contact your Customer Service. (Be sure to read
the section “Filling in chain oil and chain lubrication” on this point). Check the chain tension and retention if
necessary (see the section “Tensioning the saw chain” on this point). Make sure the chain
brake is working
properly (see also the section “Releasing the chain brake”).
Assembling the guide bar and saw chain (Fig. 1, 2, 3)
The chainsaw must be unplugged.
Important: The front finger guard (3) must always be in the top (vertical) position (Fig. 5).
The guide bar and saw chain are supplied separately. To assemble, first unscrew the lock knob (5) and
remove the guide bar cover (6). The chain tensioning bolt (18) must be in the center of the guide. If
necessary, adjust the chain tensioning bolt with the screw (16). To prevent injury on the sharp cutting edges,
always wear gloves when assembling, tensioning and checking the chain. Before assembling the guide bar
with the saw chain, check the cutting direction of the teeth! The running direction is marked with an arrow
on the Fig 1 (A). To determine the direction of cut, it may be necessary to turn over the saw chain (4). Hold
the guide bar (7) vertically with the tip pointing upwards and put on the saw chain (4) beginning at the tip
of the bar. Then assemble the guide bar with the saw chain as follows: Place the guide bar with the saw
chain on the guide bolt (17) and chain tensioning bolt (18). Place the saw chain round the chain wheel (16)
and make sure it is correctly mounted (see Fig. 3). Place the guide bar cover (6) on top and tighten gently
with the lock knob (5) by hand. Now the saw chain has to be correctly tensioned.
Tensioning the saw chain
Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the chainsaw!
Wear safety gloves!
Make sure the saw chain (4) is inside the guide groove of the guide bar (7) (Fig. 1 A)!
Turn the lock knob (5) clockwise by hand until the saw chain is correctly tensioned. Do not tension the chain
too tightly. When cold, it should be possible to lift the chain in the middle of the guide bar approx. 5 mm.
Tighten the guide bar cover (6) securely.
When warm, the saw chain will expand and slacken and there is a danger of it jumping off the rail altogether.
Re-tension if necessary. If the saw chain is re-tensioned when hot, it must be loosened again when the
sawing work has been completed. Otherwise, the contraction which takes place as the chain cools would
result in excessively high tension. A new saw chain requires a running-in period of approx. 5 minutes. Chain
lubrication is very important at this stage. After running in, check chain tension and re-tension if necessary.
Filling in chain oil (Fig 4)
To prevent dirt getting inside the tank, clean the oil tank cap (21) before opening. Check the contents of the
oil tank during sawing work by checking the oil gauge (15). Close the oil tank cap tightly and wipe away any
spills.
Securing the extension lead (Fig 6)
Only use extension leads suitable for outdoor use. The cross section of the cable (max. length of extension
cord: 75 m) must be at least 1,5 mm
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. secure the chainsaw flex to the extension lead by inserting the
extension lead into the strain relief gap of the housing. Extension leads longer than 30 m will reduce the
performance of the chainsaw.
