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AL-KO BKS 38/40 User Manual

AL-KO BKS 38/40
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BKS 35/35
BKS 38/40
www.al-ko.com
460 985
2007
9096-3107262
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AL-KO BKS 38/40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAL-KO
ModelBKS 38/40
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Instructions

Read instructions carefully, be familiar with proper use.

User

Defines who can use the unit, restrictions for minors and impaired persons.

Personal Protective Equipment

Lists required protective gear like helmet, ear defenders, gloves, etc.

Working Area

Guidelines for safe operating area, keeping others away, and clearing obstacles.

Operating Time Lines

Mentions observing noise regulations and using daylight/good light.

Operating

Instructions for unit assembly, inspection, and ensuring safe working condition.

Operating Matters – Propellants / oil for saw chains

Information on fuel and oil storage, fuelling outdoors, safety during fuelling.

Safety Symbols on the Unit

Explains various safety symbols and their meanings.

Danger of kickback

Explains kickback causes and provides instructions to avoid it.

Use Purposes of the Unit

Defines intended use for homeowners/gardeners and prohibits professional use.

Assembly

Guide Bar Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the guide bar.

Saw Chain Assembly

Instructions for assembling the saw chain, including safety precautions.

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

Details how to adjust and check saw chain tension.

Chain Extension Control

Explains how new chains lengthen and how to check extension.

Chain Brake

Chain Brake Mechanical Test

Procedure for testing the chain brake when the engine is off.

Chain Brake Test when Engine is Running

Procedure for testing the chain brake with the engine running.

Fuel

Fuel Mixture

Specifies the correct fuel-to-oil mixture ratio for the engine.

Mixing Fuel

Instructions on how to mix fuel and oil correctly.

Fuel Storage

Guidelines for storing fuel safely and for a limited time.

Saw Chain Oil

Advice on replenishing saw chain oil and using the correct type.

Putting the Saw into Operation

Engine Start

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine.

Cold Start

Specific steps for starting a cold engine.

Warm Start

Specific steps for starting a warm engine.

Switching off the Engine

Procedure for safely shutting down the engine.

Chain Brake Operational Test

How to perform an operational test of the chain brake.

Maintenance

Saw Chain Sharpening

Recommendations for sharpening the saw chain.

Inner Sprocket Cleaning

Steps for cleaning the inner sprocket after use.

Guide Bar

Instructions for maintaining and turning the guide bar.

Air Filter

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the air filter.

Fuel filter

Information on the fuel filter and its replacement.

Sparking Plug Replacement

Guidance on replacing the sparking plug.

Muffler

Information on the muffler and its safety spark arrester.

Carburettor

Notes on carburettor settings and authorized service.

Working Instructions and Work Technology

General Guidelines for Felling Trees

Safety guidelines and precautions for felling trees.

Felling

Describes the cutting operations for felling trees.

Limbing

Instructions for safely limbing branches from a felled tree.

Bucking

Guidelines for safely cutting logs into desired lengths.

Technical Data

Troubleshooting, Causes and their Repairs

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