2. Guide the saw chain around the reversing sprocket of the chain bar. The saw chain must
hang down slightly on the underside of the chain bar.
3. Put the cover (05/3) and tighten the central lock (05/2) slightly.
4.3 Tightening the saw chain (05, 07)
NOTE
The saw chain has been tensioned correctly when:
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It is in contact with the underside of the chain bar and can be pulled through by hand.
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It can be lifted by 3
– 4 mm in the middle of the chain bar.
1. Check the seat of the saw chain so that it sits correctly on the chain sprocket and in the
chain bar.
2. Turn the rotating ring (05/4) towards the cover (05/3) so that the two triangles face each
other (05/B).
3. Put on the cover (07/1) and turn the central lock (07/2) clockwise. Do not tighten the central
lock fully or turn back by one turn.
4. Turn the rotating ring (07/3) clockwise until the saw chain has been tensioned correctly as
described above.
5. Turn the central lock (07/2) clockwise until it is fixed in place.
5. STARTING OPERATION
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of extremely severe injury.
Lack of knowledge of the safety instructions and operating instructions can lead to extremely
serious and even fatal injury.
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Read and follow all safety instructions and instructions for use in these operating
instructions as well the operating
instructions which are referred to before you start using the chain saw.
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury.
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery (02)
The rechargeable battery is partially charged. Fully charge the rechargeable battery before
using it for the first time. The rechargeable battery can be charged in any charge status.
Interrupting charging does not damage the rechargeable battery.
NOTE
For detailed information, follow the separate operating instructions for the
rechargeable battery and for the charging unit.
5.2 Inserting the rechargeable battery (figure 3/A)
1. Push the rechargeable battery (03/1) into the rechargeable battery slot (03/2) from above
until it engages.
5.3 Pulling out the rechargeable battery (03/B)
1. Press and hold the unlock button (03/3) on the rechargeable battery (03/1).
2. Pull out the rechargeable battery (03/1).