Osaki EC2000, Operator'S Manual

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CHAIN LUBRICATION
To prevent excessive wear, the saw chain and guide
bar must be evenly lubricated during operation.
Lubrication is automatic. Never work without chain
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the entire cutting
apparatus will quickly become severely damaged. It is
therefore important to check both chain lubrication and
the oil gauge before use (See fig.4).
Never use the chainsaw when the oil level is below the
“Min” mark.
• Min.: When only approx. 5mm of oil is visible at
the lower rim of the oil gauge (16), you must
top up with oil.
• Max.: Top up with oil until the window is full.
CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION
Before commencing work, check the automatic chain
lubrication and oil gauge. Switch on the chainsaw and
hold it above the ground. Be careful not to allow the
chainsaw to touch the ground. For safety reasons it is
best to keep a clearance of at least 20cm. 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 (See fig.2 C), the upper chain
tensioning borehole (E) and the oil duct, or contact
your lokal Osaki agent. Check the oil level every 15
minutes during the operation.
Clean the area around the oil tank cap (15) carefully
before taking off to avoid dirt entering into the oil tank
throughout the outlet (See fig.4.21).
CHAIN LUBRICANTS
The service life of saw chains and guide bars depends
to a large extent on the quality of the lubricant used.
Old oil must not be used! Use only environmentally
- friendly chain lubricant. Store chain lubricant only in
containers which comply with the regulations.
GUIDE BAR
The guide bar (8) is subjected to especially severe
wear and tear at the nose and the bottom. To avoid
one-sided wear and tear, turn the guide bar over every
time when you sharpen the chain.
CHAIN GUARD
The chain guard must be clipped onto the chain and
bar as soon as the sawing work has been completed
and whenever the chainsaw has to be transported
CHAIN BRAKE
In the event of kick-back, the chain brake (4) will be
actuated via the front finger guard. The front finger
guard is pushed forward by the back of the hand and
this causes the chain brake to stop the chainsaw, or
rather the motor, within 0.15 seconds (See fig. 5.I)
RELEASING THE CHAIN BRAKE (FIG. 5)
To be able to use your chainsaw again. First switch
off the chainsaw. Then push the front finger guard
(4) back into the vertical position until it locks in place
(See fig.5, H) The chain brake is now fully functional
again.
SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN
You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and
correctly by specialist dealers, from whom you can
also obtain chain sharpening equipment to enable
you to sharpen the chain yourself. Please follow the
corresponding operating instructions.
STARTING UP
Always wear safety goggles, ear muffs, protective
gloves and heavy-duty work clothes!
Use the saw only with approved extension cables with
the prescribed insulation and connections designed
for outdoor use (approved rubber-sheathed cables)
which fit the chainsaw plug. The chainsaw is equipped
with a two-handed safety switch. The chainsaw works
only when one hand holds the front grip (3) and the
other hand actuates the switch on the rear grip (1).
If the chainsaw does not run, the chain brake must be
released at the front finger guard (4). Be sure to read
the sections “Chain brake” and “Releasing the chain
brake” on this point.
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