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2400W ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW

MODEL EKECS03

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Any questions please call the Eckman helpline on

0844 441 3011 or go to

www.eckman.co.uk

Summary of Contents for EKECS03

Page 1: ... ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW MODEL EKECS03 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ AND SAVE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Any questions please call the Eckman helpline on 0844 441 3011 or go to www eckman co uk ...

Page 2: ... Checking the automatic oil function 9 Avoiding kickback 9 Avoid jamming 9 Power cord support 9 Before start up 9 Start up and stop 9 Operating the electric chain saw 10 Bucking 10 Chain brake 13 Chain sharpening 13 Chainsaw maintenance 14 First time user 15 General inspection 15 Power cord maintenance 15 Storage 15 Troubleshooting 15 Guarantee 16 EC declaration of conformity 17 Exploded view and ...

Page 3: ...bols Read the instruction manual carefully Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance Contact of the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backwards which may cause serious injury to user Two hands are always to be used in operation of the chainsaw WARNING To reduce the risk ...

Page 4: ...gases 7 Guard Against Electric Shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example metal pipes wire fences etc and preferably use in conjunction with an RCD These are inexpensive and can be purchased from most hardware shops 8 Children Keep children away from this equipment at all times 9 Storage When not in use chainsaws should be stored in a dry high or locked up place out of the reach...

Page 5: ... any damaged parts That the chain brake operates correctly That the oil reservoir is filled with oil 19 Kickback WARNING Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator Pinching the sa...

Page 6: ...KECS03 Voltage 230V 50HZ Rated Power 2400w No Load Speed 14m s Max Cutting Length 395mm Guide Bar Chain Saw Oregon Professional Chain Pitch 9 53mm Chain Gauge 1 27mm Sprocket 7T Net Weight 6 6 kgs Gross Weight 7 6 kgs Oil Tank Capacity with Automatic Regulated Lubrication 110ml Sound Pressure Level LpA 97dB A k 3dB A Sound Power Level LwA 110dB A k 3dB A Vibration Emission Level 4 5m s2 K 1 5m s2 ...

Page 7: ... Rear handle 3 On Off switch 4 Lock off button 5 Oil Tank cap 6 Front handle 7 Activation lever for kickback brake hand guard 8 Nose sprocket 9 Oregon bar 10 Oregon Chain 11 Gripping teeth 12 Tensioning ring 13 Lock knob 14 Cover plate 15 Oil Level window 16 Cable hook 17 Chain guard 18 Brush cap 19 LED overload function indicator 17 ...

Page 8: ...g direction As shown by the running direction symbol 1 Place the chain links around the drive sprocket and let the fastening bolt pass through the gap of bar See Fig 1 2 2 Check if all parts are seated properly and hold chain and chain bar in a level position Fit cover and match the tension ring properly then tighten the lock knob clockwise See Fig 3 Drive sprocket Fastening bolt Fig 2 Fig 1 Drive...

Page 9: ...aw is shipped without oil in it The chain saw must never be used without oil or with an oil level that is below the indicator SAE 0W 30 is ideally recommended for general use WARNING Always ensure that the chainsaw is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments 1 Remove oil cap and fill the tank with chain oil Replace the oil tank cap and tighten well 2 ...

Page 10: ...might trigger a kickback Avoid cuts that will cause the chainsaw to jam in a tree trunk or limb Avoid jamming Always cut into the compression wood first until the cut starts to close Always make the compression cut beneath of the log or limb is suspended from one end and on top if it is supported at both ends Cut from the other side towards the compression cut Make a habit of using a wedge to prev...

Page 11: ...rist in a kick back situation will activate the chain brake 4 Make sure the chain is tensioned correctly 5 Observe the size of wood shavings if they become dusty your chain probably needs sharpening Important note The LED indicator turns green while the chainsaw is working properly and will turn red if the power is over loaded Bucking Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths Make sure that you...

Page 12: ...ut and avoid pinching Note The best way to hold a log while bucking is to use a saw horse When this is not possible the log should be raised and supported by limb stumps or by using supporting logs Be sure the log being cut is securely supported Please see figure on the right BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE 1 Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting 2 K...

Page 13: ...aw an undercut in the tree in the direction of fall and then make a horizontal cut back cut on the side opposite to the undercut Make the undercut This will give the tree a direction and guidance Check the direction of fall If you have to correct the undercut always re cut over the entire width Now call Timber Only now make the back cut which must be higher than the sole of the undercut Insert wed...

Page 14: ...arden equipment maintenance company or sharpen it yourself To sharpen the chain refer to below and proceed as follows Disconnect from the mains supply Wear protective gloves Ensure the chain is correctly tensioned Engage the chain brake to lock the chain on the bar Use a round file available from all good garden equipment companies whose diameter is 1 1 times the cutting tooth depth File at an ang...

Page 15: ...d or vacuum to remove any accumulated dust Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning 4 If the body of the tool needs cleaning wipe it with a soft damp cloth A mild detergent can be used Do not use alcohol petrol or other cleaning agents or abrasives 5 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts 6 Turn the bar periodically to use both the sides so that it wears evenly 7 It is ess...

Page 16: ... tight They may vibrate loose over time Power cord maintenance If the supply cord gets damaged in any way and needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorized service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard Storage Clean the electric chain saw with a dry cloth do not use aggressive cleaning fluids Replace the electric chain saw blade cover...

Page 17: ...nsion Chain works with difficulty Chain tension Check chain tension Chain becomes hot Chain lubricant Check oil level Check chain lubrication Guarantee This product is guaranteed against faulty workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase If the product is modified in any way or not used in accordance with these instructions your guarantee will be void Your statutory rights rema...

Page 18: ...fined in the European directives 2004 108 EC Annex II EMC Directive 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive And their amendments For the evaluation of conformity the following harmonized standards were consulted and applied EN 55014 1 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 A2 2008 EN61000 3 2 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2013 EN 60745 1 A11 2010 EN60745 2 13 A1 2010 Test Report Ref No MD SH11060788 001 A1 2013 EMC SH11060789 001 A1 Ji...

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