MTD ECS 1800/35, Operating Instructions Manual

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English Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Electric Motor
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Starting the power tool
Fig. 8
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Hold the power tool with both
hands.
Hand guard (4) must be folded
backwards.
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Press switch interlock (5).
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Press Start button (6).
The power tool starts.
Using the power tool
Before using the power tool,
familiarise yourself thoroughly
with the sawing technique of chain
saws. Information can be found
in the specialist literature.
We recommend attending suitable
training courses.
The information listed here is only
additional!
Correct posture
Risk of injury!
Never work on unstable ground!
Never work above shoulder height!
Never work while standing
on a ladder! Do not bend too far for-
wards when working! Use the power
tool only when the weather con-
ditions and terrain are favourable!

Stand with both legs firmly
on the ground.

Beware of obstructions
in the working area.
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When working, always hold
the power tool with both hands!

Hold the power tool:
– with the left hand on the
hand grip.
– with the right hand on the
handle.
– in a balanced position with your
feet firmly on the ground.
This is how to use the saw
correctly!
Risk of injury!
Always switch the motor off before
you put the power tool down!

Look over the working area and
remove any obstructions.

Before starting work, check the
safety of the power tool (see sec-
tion “Before starting the power
tool”).

Pick up the power tool in both
hands as specified.
Risk of kickback!
Kickbacks occur if the upper side
or tip of the saw rail touches wood
or other solid objects.
The device is thrown back towards
the user with great energy, possibly
resulting in extremely serious
injuries.
Risk of injury!
Dangerous kickbacks may occur
when working with the power tool!
Extremely serious to fatal injuries
may be the consequence!
Before starting work with the power
tool, check that the chain brake
is in perfect working order.
Fig. 9
Ensure that the area of the saw rail
shown in the diagram does not touch
wood or other solid objects.
To minimise the risk of injury in
the event of a kickback, the power
tool features a chain brake which is
automatically actuated by the kick-
back and immediately stops the
chain.
For reasons of safety always check
that the chain brake functions before
using the power tool.
If kickbacks are less violent, the
chain brake may not be actuated
automatically.
For this reason it is important that
the power tool is held firmly with both
hands.
The risk of a kickback can only
be reliably reduced by employing
a cautious and correct working
method!
Basic working technique
Risk of injury!
This section deals with the basic
working technique when handling
the power tool.
The information given here does
not replace the extensive training
and experience of a specialist.
Avoid any work for which you are
not adequately qualified! Imprudent
handling of the power tool may
result in extremely serious to fatal
injuries!
Before using the power tool

Check that the chain brake
is in perfect working order.

Check the rear hand guard for
damage.

Check that the switch interlock
and start button are in perfect
working order.

Check that all handles are free
of oil.

Check that all parts of the power
tool are present, firmly attached
and undamaged.

Check chain catcher for damage.

Check chain tension.
Sawing technique
Pull stroke sawing
Fig. 10
With this technique the underside of
the saw rail saws from top to bottom.
The saw chain pushes the power
tool forwards away from the user.
The front edge of the power tool
forms a support which absorbs the
forces which occur when sawing
on the tree trunk.
In pull stroke sawing the user has
much more control over the power
tool and can better avoid kickbacks.
Therefore this sawing technique
should be used preferably.
Push stroke sawing
Fig. 11
With this technique the upper side of
the saw rail saws from bottom to top.
The saw chain pushes the power
tool backwards towards the user.
If the saw rail jams, the power
tool may be thrown back towards
the user with great force.
If the user does not use his physical
strength to compensate for the force
of the saw chain pushing back-
wards, there is a risk that only the tip
of the saw rail will make contact with
the wood and cause a kickback.
Felling a tree
Risk of injury!
Felling and limbing work may be
performed by trained persons only!
There is a risk of life-threatening
injuries!
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