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Villager VCPS 0820 (EN)
7. Working with the chainsaw mounting kit
Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the following points before every use:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for damage to the housing, the
power cable, the saw chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw which is
obviously damaged.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working, keep checking that sufficient oil is
in the system. To avoid damaging the chainsaw, never run the saw if there is no oil
in the system or if the oil
drops below the “min” mark. On average, a single filling
will last around 20 minutes depending on the number of pauses in cutting and the
loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting ele-ments. The sharper the
chainsaw, the easier and more controllable it is to operate the chainsaw. The same
also applies to the chain tension. Also while working you should check the chain
tension no less than every 10 minutes in order to increase your safety. New saw
chains in particular often tend to expand more.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fitting safety clothing like special trousers which
protect against cuts, protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles
Wear a protective helmet with integral face and hearing protection. This will offer
protection against falling branches and any branches if they spring back.
Safe working
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To ensure that you can work in safety you must use the equipment at a working
angle of max. 60°.
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Never stand under the branch you want to saw.
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Use special caution when working with branches under tension and splintered
wood.
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Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches and catapulting pieces of
wood.