ELECTRIC CHAINSAW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: LSS 2035
Page 1: ...ELECTRIC CHAINSAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL LSS 2035...
Page 2: ...d persons only Keep the operating instructions together with the chainsaw for future reference Do not operate this chainsaw when tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Only op...
Page 3: ...y with both hands The chain and bar must be free Before starting work ensure good footing Disconnect the plug immediately should the power cable be damaged or cut Never cut with the tip of the bar the...
Page 4: ...and on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle when the motor is running Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles A firm grip will help you reduce kickback...
Page 5: ...on certain models Arrows show which direction to engage or disengage chain brake Push the guard all the way forward to engage and pull back to disengage OIL min Warning Symbols Read operating instruc...
Page 6: ...owards the front handle to check that the chain brake is off Fig 2 4 Loosen the chain cover nut Fig 3 by turning it anti clockwise and remove the chain cover 5 Place the chain on the bar Fig 4 conside...
Page 7: ...t by rotating it clockwise Fig 7 Note The chainsaw must never be operated without chain oil as this will cause damage to the chain bar and motor No claims under warranty can be accepted if damage occu...
Page 8: ...ssary The chain must be re tensioned immediately if it shakes or leaves the groove NOTE The chain tension has a significant effect on the life of the chainsaw and must therefore be checked regularly C...
Page 9: ...9 Chain brake OFF operating position Chain brake ON Figure 12 Figure 11 Bar groove Oiling port Grease port Figure 13 Lock off button On switch...
Page 10: ...ck the sharpness of the chain every time before using the chainsaw A new chain must be used if the chain is blunt It is recommended to first practice sawing on smaller easier to cut logs This helps to...
Page 11: ...he operating position Fig 2 before starting the chainsaw Check the chain brake operation before each usage by running the chainsaw for 1 2 seconds and pushing the front hand guard forward The chain sh...
Page 12: ...ree for dead branches that could fall during the felling operation Always turn off the motor before setting the chainsaw down GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON WORKING WITH A CHAINSAW WARNING Always ensure good...
Page 13: ...rst cut 1 3 of the trunk diameter horizontally into the tree at the intended felling notch Fig 18 No 1 Now cut the second part of the felling notch from above at an angle of 45 degrees to the first cu...
Page 14: ...again immediately it must be treated with oil or a custom anti corrosion spray Check all the chainsaw parts for wear after every use In particular the chain bar and sprocket Ensure that the chain ten...
Page 15: ...notch cut 2 Felling notch cut 3 Felling cut 4 Wedge 5 Felling direction Figure 18 A Felling direction B Danger area C Escape area B B C C Tree A 8cm 4 3 2 1 Figure 16 Area B Area A 1 2 1 2 Figure 17 F...
Page 16: ...n to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Switch the chainsaw off immediately if the machine starts to shake or produce abnormal noise TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE WARNING Stop the motor and al...
Page 17: ...e guard The chain will only run if chain brake guard is released and locked into position Poor cutting performance Blunt chain Replace chain Incorrect chain tension Chain fitted backwards Tension chai...
Page 18: ...we undertake to repair this unit free of charge or replace this unit with a factory reconditioned unit at our discretion This does not prejudice your rights in terms of the Consumer Protection Act Tr...
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