Electrolux Gladiator 550 User Manual

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Electrolux Gladiator 550 Specifications

General

Brand	Electrolux
Model	Gladiator 550
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

Summary

A. General description

Safety precautions

B. General safety rules

C. Safety devices

C1. Chain Brake with Protection

Explains the chain brake's function, KICKBACK prevention, and checks.

C2. Throttle Trigger Lockout

Describes the lockout device preventing accidental throttle acceleration.

C3. Stop Chain Catcher

Details the chain catcher's role in stopping chain movement during breakage.

C4. Rear Protection of the Right Hand

Covers protection for the right hand against kickback and chain breakage.

C5. Lessening Vibrations

Explains the vibration damping system of the saw.

C6. Stop Switch

Describes the function of the stop switch for engine shutdown.

D. Bar and Chain Assembly

E. Motor and Oil Chain Mix

F. Starting and Stopping

G. Use of the Saw

G2. Trunk on the Ground

Provides instructions for cutting a trunk that is resting on the ground.

G3. Trunk Set on Only One Part

Details cutting a trunk supported at only one point, managing risk of breakage.

G4. Trunk Leaning Against Two Extremities

Explains how to cut a trunk supported at both ends, avoiding chain squashing.

G5. Safety Distance

Specifies the required safety distance when felling trees.

G6. Direction of Cutting Down

Guides on determining and controlling the direction of tree felling.

G7. Disbranching Before Cutting and Withdrawal Path

Instructions on removing branches and planning an escape route before felling.

G8. Directional Cut

Explains the two-part directional cut for controlling tree fall direction.

G9. Tree Falling Cut

Details the final cut to make the tree fall, including harpoon use.

G10. Disbranching

Addresses accidents related to kickback during disbranching.

H. Carburettor

H1. Working Operation

Explains how the accelerator and carburetor control engine speed.

Regulation

Details how to regulate the carburetor for optimal performance.

Final Regulation of the T Minimum

Specific instructions for setting the minimum idle speed of the engine.

I. Maintenance of Safety Devices

11. Brake Chain with AntiKICKBACK Protection

Instructions for cleaning and checking the chain brake mechanism.

12. Accelerator Block

Procedures for checking the accelerator lockout device's functionality.

13. Chain Brake Pivot

Check for the presence and mounting of the chain brake pivot.

14. Rear Right Hand Protection

Inspects the rear right hand protection for completeness and defects.

15. Vibration Dampering System

Verifies the working condition and anchoring of vibration dampers.

16. Stop Switch

Checks that the engine shuts off when the stop switch is activated.

L. Periodic Maintenance

Chain Sharpener and Cutting Depth Control

Importance of chain sharpness and controlling cutting depth for safety.

L2 Sharpening the Teeth

Detailed guide on sharpening saw chain teeth correctly.

L3 Daily Maintenance Checks

Covers daily checks for air filter, cutting bar, chain oil pump, fuel filter, etc.

Technical Data