MTD TPS40-298, Instruction Manual, Page: 28 / 176

Operation
EN
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CAUTION!
Environmental pollution
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Chain oil is released into the environ-
ment during operation, therefore, special
biodegradable vegetable oil should be
used as a chain oil.
Attention!
Only operate the tool with sufficient chain oil.
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Check the oil volume via the oil level indicator.
Note
The approximately 60 ml, tank volume is
only sufficient for about 25 min running time.
Fill with chain oil
G
CAUTION!
Risk of slipping due to spilt oil
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Take care not to spill any oil.
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Immediately wipe up any spilt oil.
Attention!
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Ensure that no dirt gets into the oil tank.
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Slowly unscrew the tank cap and take it off
1
.
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Fill carefully with chain lubricating oil to about
1 cm below the bottom edge of the filler
2
.
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Replace the tank cap and screw it tight
3
.
Note
The oil level can be seen in the oil level
indicator
[1]
.
Check chain lubrication
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Check the quantity of oil in the tank.
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Start the device.
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Hold the chain for a reasonable period about
15 cm above a suitable surface. If the chain lu -
brication is adequate, the oil sprayed off from the
saw chain leaves a light trail.
Connect the telescopic arm to the chainsaw
unit
A
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Insert the chainsaw unit in the holder of the tele -
scopic arm
1
.
Attention!
Note the polarity markings of the contacts.
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Fully tighten the fastening sleeve
2
.
Attach the carrying belt
I
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Shut the belt closure
1
.
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Suspend the carrying belt
2
in the intended
attachment.
Note
For safety reasons only carry the device
supported over your shoulder and never
around your neck.
Adjust the carrying belt
J
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Adjust the carrying belt to the desired length. The
attachment hook is at hip height.
Note
In order that you have better control over the
device and so that your arms and back do
not tire too quickly, the carrying belt must
always be used with the device.
Set the working height
K
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Undo the clamping sleeve of the telescopic
arm
1
.
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Pull the telescopic arms apart, until the required
working height is obtained
2
.
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Fully retighten the clamping sleeve
3
.
Insert the power pack
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WARNING!
Incorrect handling of the power pack and
the charger
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Risk of injuries and material damage
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Read and observe the operating instruc -
tions of the power pack and the charger.
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Push the power pack into the power pack com -
partment until it audibly engages
1
.
3
The power pack is in operating mode.
• The electrical contacts are closed and the de -
vice is ready for use.