AL-KO EKS 2000/35 - English

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Translation of the original instructions for use
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contents
1 About these operating instructions .......... 32
1.1 Symbols on the title page................... 32
1.2 Legends and signal words ................. 32
2 Product description .................................. 32
2.1 Designated use .................................. 32
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse ............. 32
2.3 Residual risks..................................... 32
2.4 Safety and protective devices ............ 33
2.4.1 Chain brake/chain brake bracket. 33
2.4.2 Overload protection/motor pro-
tection switch ............................... 33
2.5 Symbols on the appliance .................. 33
2.6 Product overview (01, 02) .................. 33
3 Safety instructions ................................... 33
3.1 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 33
3.1.1 Work area safety ......................... 34
3.1.2 Electrical safety ........................... 34
3.1.3 Personal safety............................ 34
3.1.4 Power tool use and care.............. 34
3.1.5 Service......................................... 35
3.1.6 Chain saw safety warnings.......... 35
3.1.7 Causes and operator prevention
of kickback................................... 35
3.1.8 Vibration load............................... 36
3.1.9 Noise pollution ............................. 36
3.2 Safety information when working ....... 36
3.2.1 Operator ...................................... 37
3.2.2 Operating times ........................... 37
3.2.3 Working with the chain saw ......... 37
4 Installation................................................ 38
4.1 Installing the guide rail (03– 06) ......... 38
4.2 Installing the saw chain (03– 07)........ 38
4.3 Tensioning the saw chain (03, 07,
08) ...................................................... 39
5 Start-up .................................................... 39
5.1 Filling with saw chain oil (11, 12) ....... 39
5.2 Checking the chain tension ................ 40
5.3 Function test of the chain brake ......... 40
5.3.1 Testing the chain brake with mo-
tor switched off (09, 10) ............... 40
5.3.2 Testing the chain brake with mo-
tor switched on (09, 10) ............... 40
6 Operation................................................... 40
6.1 Check the saw chain oil...................... 41
6.2 Connecting and hooking in extension
cable (13)............................................ 41
6.3 Switching the motor ON and OFF
(14) ..................................................... 41
6.4 Testing the chain brake ...................... 41
7 Working behaviour and working tech-
nique.......................................................... 41
7.1 Felling trees (19, 20)........................... 42
7.2 Delimbing (21) .................................... 43
7.3 Cross-cutting (22 – 25) ....................... 43
7.4 Cutting converted timber .................... 43
8 Maintenance and care............................... 44
8.1 Checking the chain tension ................ 44
8.2 Adjusting the chain lubrication (23) .... 44
8.3 Sharpening the saw chain (15)........... 44
8.4 Cleaning the chain sprocket interior ... 45
8.5 Checking, turning and greasing the
guide rail (16, 17)................................ 45
8.6 Changing over the quick-tension
chain wheel (18) ................................. 46
8.7 Chain maintenance table.................... 46
9 Help in case of malfunction ....................... 46
10 Transport................................................... 47
11 Storage...................................................... 47
12 Disposal..................................................... 48
13 Technical data........................................... 48
14 After-Sales / Service.................................. 49
15 Guarantee ................................................. 49