Sparky Group TV 1835, Original Instructions Manual

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TV 1835 • TV 2040 • TV 2245 EN
sure that it has the right ampere rating for your power
tool and it is in safe electrical condition.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
power tool prior to any adjustment, servicing or main-
tenance.
While operating the machine, always hold it firmly
with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The
power tool is guided more securely with both hands.
Always keep the cable away from the working area of
the power tool. Keep cable or extension cable away
from oil, sharp edges or heat sources.
Never use the machine with a damaged cable. Do
not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug
when the cable is damaged while operating. Dam
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aged cables increase the risk of electric shock.
Check regularly the cable and the extension cable.
In case of damage disconnect immediately the cable
from the mains. If the replacement of the cable is nec
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essary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be sure no
one is below when using the tool in high locations.
Keep work area clean.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this manual
will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not
the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or in
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jury resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operat-
ing instructions found in this manual. All persons who
use and service the machine have to be acquainted
with this manual and must be informed about its po
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tential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this power tool.
Children should be supervised at all times if they are
in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also
imperative that you observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for
general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Do not operate the machine if the chain is damaged
or heavily worn out.
Switch off and unplug the machine and prior to: trans
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portation, conservation, inspection or maintenance.
Place the sheath on the guide bar when transporting
the chain saw or during storage.
Do not operate the machine in the presence of flam
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mable gases or liquids.
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the guide
bar pointing forward.
Never carry the chain saw by the cable.
Familiarize with the chain saw capabilities and do not
attempt operations which might overload it.
Prior to performing a cut, check wood for presence
of extraneous objects (wedges, nails, pebbles, etc.).
In case the chain and/or guide bar jams: stop the ma
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chine, unplug the cable from mains, use non-metal
tool to release the chain without applying extensive
force.
It is recommended that the first time user should have
practical instruction in the use of the chain saw and
the protective equipment from an experienced opera-
tor and that the initial practice should be cutting logs
on a saw horse or cradle.
Power tools must not be used outdoors in rainy weath
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er, or in moist environment (after rain) or in close vicin-
ity with easily flammable liquids and gases. The work
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ing place should be well lit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
Meaning of symbols on the warning labels placed on the
chain brake lever / guard:
Fig. 1
WARNING! Used to warn that an unsafe procedure
should not be performed.
1. Beware of kickback!
2. Do not attempt to operate the saw with one hand.
3. Avoid bar nose contact.
RECOMMENDED
4. Hold the chain saw properly with both hands. Never
operate the chain saw with one hand, the chain
brake cannot be activated.
Fig. 2
WARNING: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of con
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trol of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to
the operator or bystanders. Always be alert. Rotational
kickback and pinch kickback are the major chain saw
operational dangers and the leading cause for most ac
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cidents.
Rotational kickback
(Fig. 2a)
Push (pinch) and pull
kickback (Fig. 2b)
. Kickback path . Pull
B. Kickback reaction
zone B. Solid object
C. Push
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and
pinches the chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast re-
verse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward
the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the bottom of the guide
bar may pull the saw forward away from the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar
may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the opera
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tor.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.
Know your product
Before using the power tool, familiarize yourself with all
the operating features and safety requirements.
Use the tool and accessories only for the applications
intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out.
1 Chain brake lever / Guard
2 Front handle