7
571732 - Electric Chainsaw 2000W Owner’s Manual - June ‘14
Checking the automatic lubrication
Before commencing work, verify the oil supply and check the
automatic chain lubrication. Switch on the chainsaw and holdit
above light-coloured ground. Be careful not to allow thechainsaw to
touch the ground. (For safety reasons it is best tokeep a clearance
of at least 20cm). If you now see growingtraces of oil on the ground,
the chain lubrication system isworking correctly. If there are no
traces of oil, clean the saw-dust from the oil outlet and the upper
chain-tensioning borehole.
Chain lubricants
The service life of saw chains and chain bars depends to alarge
extent on the quality of the lubricant used. Old oil must not be used!
Use only environment-friendly chain lubricant. Store chain lubricant
only in containers, which comply with the regulations.
Chain bar
The chain bar is subjected to wear and tear at the noseand on the
bottom. To avoid one-sided wear and tear, turn thechain bar over
every time you sharpen the chain.
Chain wheel
The chain wheel is subjected to especially high wear andtear. If
you notice deep wear marks on the teeth, the chainwheel must be
replaced. Aworn chain wheel curtails the ser-vice life of the saw
chain.
Chain guard
The chain guard must be clipped onto the chain bar assoon as the
sawing work has been completed and wheneverthe machine has to
be transported.
Chain brake
In the event of kick-back, the chain brake will be actuated viathe
front guard. The front guard is pushedforwards by the back of the
hand and this causes the chainbrake to stop the chainsaw.
Testing the chain brake
Test the chain brake in the following way:
1. Place the saw on a solid
foundation.
2. Start the engine.
3. Keep right hand on the
rear handle.
4. Keep left hand on the
front handle.
5. Start the engine and activate the chain brake be pulling the
chain brake forward.
6. The chain must stop instantly. When it stops, release the
throttle control.
7. If the chain brake works, stop the engine and release the chain
brake by pushing it forward in deactivated position.
Releasing the chain brake
To be able to use your chainsaw again, you must release thechain
brake again. First switch off the machine. Then pull the front the
front guard back into the vertical position until itlocks in place. The
chain brake is now fully functional again.
Adjustment of chain with no use of tools
Loosen the shield nut and
turn the yellow ring clockwise
to tighten and anti-clockwise
to loosen the chain. Fasten
the shield nut afterwards.
Sharpening the saw chain
You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and correctly by
specialist dealers, from whom you can also obtain chain sharpening
equipment to enable you to sharpen the chain yourself. Please
follow the corresponding operating instructions.
Take care of your tools. Keep your tools sharp and
clean to enable you to work well and safely. Follow the
maintenance regulations and the instructions forchanging
tools.
Starting up
Always wear safety goggles, earmuffs, protective
gloves and sturdy work clothes!
Use the saw only with approved extension
cables which have the prescribed insulationand
connections designed for outdoor use. To switch on,
hold the front grip with your left hand, and the rear
grip with your right hand.
Simultaneously press the safety lock-off and
squeeze the ON/OFF switch. Check to ensure the
chain brake is working properly.
If the chainsaw does not run, the chain brake must
be released at the front finger guard. Be sure to read the sections
“Chain brake” and “Releasing the chain brake”on this point.
After switching on, the chainsaw will run immediately at highspeed.
To switch off: Release the ON/OFF switch. Only put down the chain
saw after the chain has stopped rotating!
After working with the chainsaw, you should always: Clean the saw
chain and chain bar. Attach the chain guard.
Warning!
Never use the machine in the rain or in
damp conditions.
If the extension cable is damaged, pull the plug out of the power
socket immediately. Never work with a damaged cable. Check
the machine for damage. Before using your tool again, check the
safety devices to ensure that they are in good working order. Make
sure the moving parts are working correctly. All parts must be
correctly assembled to ensure that the machine works correctly.
Any damaged safety devices andparts must be properly repaired or
replaced immediately
Operation
Kick-back
You can avoid accidents by notsawing
with the tip of the chain baras this may
cause the saw to rearup suddenly.
Always use the complete safety
equipment when working with the
saw. Kick-back is an upward and/or
backward movement of the chainbar
which can occur if the saw chain at
the tip of the chain bar encounters an
obstruction.
Make sure your work-piece is firmly secured. Use clamps tostop the
work-piece shifting. Never attempt to hold the work-piece with one
hand while operating the saw with the other!
Kick-back causes the saw to behave uncontrollably with the risk
of serious injury. Never saw with a slack or blunt chain. A poorly
sharpened chain increases the risk of kickback. Never saw above
shoulder height.