51
GB
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new device. With it, you have chosen a
high quality product.
The operating instructions constitute part of
this product. They contain important infor-
mation on safety, use and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarise your-
self with all of the operating and safety
instructions. Use the product only as de-
scribed and for the applications specified.
Keep this manual safely and in the event
that the product is passed on, hand over
all documents to the third party.
Content
Introduction ............................... 51
Intended purpose ....................... 51
General description .................... 52
Extent of the delivery ......................52
Overview ......................................52
Function description........................52
Technical data ............................ 53
Safety functions ............................53
Notes on safety ............................54
Symbols used on the instructions .....54
Symbols used on the saw ..............54
General notes on safety.................55
General safety instructions for
power tools..................................55
Causes and operator prevention of
kickback ......................................58
Further safety directions .................59
Operation startup ......................59
Tensioning the saw chain ...............60
Chain lubrication ..........................60
Operating the chainsaw .............61
Switching on ................................61
Checking the chain brake .............62
Checking the chain lubrication ........62
Fitting the saw chain .....................62
Changing the saw bar ..................63
Sawing techniques .....................63
General.......................................63
Bucking .......................................63
Limbing ......................................64
Felling trees .................................64
Maintenance and cleaning .........66
Cleaning .....................................66
Maintenance Interval Table ............66
Maintenance intervals ...................67
Trouble shooting ...........................67
Oiling the saw chain .....................68
Sharpening the saw chain ..............68
Adjusting the chain tension ............69
Starting up a new saw chain .........69
Maintaining the chain bar .............69
Waste disposal and
environmental protection ........... 70
Spare parts ................................ 70
Guarantee ................................. 70
Repair Service ............................ 72
Service-Center ............................ 72
Importer .................................... 72
Translation of the original
EC declaration of conformity ...... 75
Exploded Drawing ..................... 77
Intended purpose
The electric chainsaw is constructed for
sawing wood only. The saw is not de-
signed for any other types of application
(e.g. cutting of brickwork, plastic or food).
The chainsaw is designed for employment
in the do-it-yourselfer sector. It was not
designed for continuous employment in the
commercial sector.
The device is designed for use by adults.
Young people over 16 years old may use
the chainsaw under supervision only.