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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Electric Chainsaw

RCS2340B

Summary of Contents for RCS2340B

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Electric Chainsaw RCS2340B...

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Page 3: ...dust or fumes Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug...

Page 4: ...fety devices function correctly Do not use the power tool if the off switch does not stop the motor Wear full eye and hearing protection strong sturdy gloves as well as head protection while operating...

Page 5: ...either break or increase the chance for kickback Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Greasy oily handles are slippery causing loss of control Cut wood only Do not use chainsaw for pur...

Page 6: ...ut pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Be ready to take on the weight of the saw as it cuts free from the wood Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not stop the s...

Page 7: ...close under compression thereby pinching the blade If adjusting the support does not release the bar and chain use wooden wedges or a lever to open the cut and release the saw Never try to start the...

Page 8: ...n or dull chain is replaced with a new one available at your authorised service centre The part number is available in the product specification table in this manual Follow instructions for lubricatin...

Page 9: ...not prevent kickback It only lowers the risk of injury should the chain bar contact the operator s body during a kickback event The chain brake should be tested before each use for correct operation i...

Page 10: ...chain tension assembly Dispose the used bar and saw chain properly 5 Mount the chain tension assembly on to the new bar direction onto the bar and make sure that the drive links are aligned in the ba...

Page 11: ...Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice The guaranteed sound pressure level is 96 dB The guaranteed s...

Page 12: ...AUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without safety alert symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property dam...

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Page 14: ...12 WHAT S IN THE BOX RCS2340B x 1 x 1 x 1...

Page 15: ...ide bar 3 Front hand guard Chain brake 4 Front handle 5 Trigger release 6 Rear handle 7 Spiked bumper 8 Chain lubricant cap 9 Cord retainer 10 Switch trigger 11 Sprocket cover 12 Chain tension Guide b...

Page 16: ...uality personal protective equipment as used by professionals will help reduce the risk of injury to the operator 3 Run the cable loop through the cable hook 1 Secure the power cable by inserting it t...

Page 17: ...a power outlet Tighten and lock the chain tension guide bar locking knob by turning it clockwise The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter in the chain and the bar is between 3 mm 4...

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Page 19: ...17 OVERVIEW Bucking a log Limbing a tree Removing buttress roots Felling a tree p 19 p 20 p 22 p 21...

Page 20: ...18 OVERVIEW Chain tensioning Chain replacement Transportation Cleaning the chain brake Storage p 23 p 25 p 26 p 29 p 27...

Page 21: ...object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut WARNING An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started The escape path should extend back and...

Page 22: ...lling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall 1 A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of th...

Page 23: ...erator must be ready to control the tendency for the product to pull away forward motion when cutting on the bottom bumper spike to avoid such movement The product can be pushed backwards towards the...

Page 24: ...ld be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the product WARNING A springpole is any log branch rooted stump or sapling which is bent under tension by other wood so that it springs back if the wood h...

Page 25: ...2 Unlock the chain tension guide bar locking knob by turning it counterclockwise until the sprocket cover comes loose 3 Remove the sprocket cover Remove the bar and saw chain from the product 4 Remov...

Page 26: ...in around the drive sprocket Replace the sprocket cover 7 Tighten and lock the chain tension guide bar locking knob by turning it clockwise The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter...

Page 27: ...n tension guide bar locking knob by turning it clockwise until it locks into place Check the chain tension frequently The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter in the chain and chai...

Page 28: ...26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the chain brake 1 1 Disconnect the product from the power supply 2 Brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the chain brake and sprocket as possible 2...

Page 29: ...y Allow the product to cool down before transporting 2 Always fit guide bar cover before storing the product or during transportation 3 Drain all bar and chain lubricant from the tank into a container...

Page 30: ...28 TRANSPORTATION 5 5 When transporting the product secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product...

Page 31: ...ow the product to cool down before storing 2 Always fit guide bar cover before storing the product or during transportation 3 Drain all bar and chain lubricant from the tank into a container approved...

Page 32: ...STORAGE 5 5 Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Do not store outdoor...

Page 33: ...be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure The vibration emission during actual use of power tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used Identif...

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