ENGLISH - 6
The
chain brake
can be
activated in two modes: the
first using the left wrist by pushing forwards, or when
it comes into contact with the brake system as a result
of kickback; or by inertia, in the case of particularly
violent kickback.
When the machine is used with the
bar
in horizontal
position, for example during tree felling, the
chain
brake
offers less protection, because it can be
activated by inertia only, since the user’s hand is
outside the range of action of the
front hand guard
(fig.3)
.
N.B.: When the
chain brake
is activated, a safety
switch cuts off all current to the motor.
CHAIN CATCHER
This machine is equipped with a
chain catcher
(fig.4)
located under the
pinion
. This mechanism is
designed to arrest the backward
chain
movement in
the case of chain breaking or derailing. These
situations can be avoided by ensuring correct chain
tension (Refer to chapter “D. Assembly/disassembly”).
REAR HAND GUARD
This acts to protect(fig.5) the hand in the case of
chain
breaking or derailing.
D. ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY
2,3,6,7,8,9,12
BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY
Assembly methods change according to the type of your machine- so please take care to refer to the illustrations
and machine type marked on the label (A- Legend – 9 [ES15 / ES16 / ES18] ), Take great care when
assembling to ensure this is performed correctly.
FOR ES 15 / ES 16
FOR ES 18
1.
Control that the chain brake is not activated. If so, deactivate it.
2a.
Unscrew the
bar retaining nuts
and remove
the
chain cover
.
2b.
Unscrew the
bar retaining knob
and remove the
chain cover.
3a.
Mount the
bar
on the
bar retaining screws
pushing it as far backward towards the
pinion
as possible.
3b.
Mount the
bar
on the
bar retaining screw
pushing
it as far backward towards the
pinion
as possible.
4.
Oil the
chain,
then position it over the
pinion
, making it slide into the
bar guide groove,
beginning with
the upper part. Attention! Control that the sharp side of the
cutting teeth
face in a frontward direction on
the upper part of the
bar;
Set the
chain tensioner pin
in the
chain tensioner pin housing
. Mount the
chain
cover
making sure that the
drive teeth
of the
chain
are engaged in the
pinion
and in the
guide groove.
5a.
Close the
bar retaining nuts,
screwing by
hand.
5b.
Screw the
bar retaining knob
loosely tightened.
6a.
To spread the
chain
screw the
chain
tensioner screws
in a clockwise direction, to
loosen tension, screw in an anti-clockwise
direction (when performing this operation
maintain the
bar nose
raised upwards
)
6b.
To spread the
chain
screw the
chain tensioner
knob
in a clockwise direction, to
loosen tension, screw
in an anti-clockwise direction (when performing this
operation maintain the
bar nose
raised upwards
)
7
Spread the
chain
until the tension is correct; that is, when the chain is pulled upwards, the
drive tooth
rise to the same level as the
bar
. (the chain must never droop on the underside of the bar)
8a.
Tighten the
bar retaining nuts
using an
appropriate tool.
8b
.
Tighten
the bar retaining knob
strongly.
Tensioning the
chain
too tightly will overload the motor and cause damage, insufficient tension can provoke
chain derailing, whereas a
chain
tightened correctly provides the best cutting characteristics and prolonged work
life. Check the tension regularly because the chain length tends to stretch with use (especially when the chain is
new; after the first assembly, the chain tension must be controlled after 5 minutes machine operation); in any