Ikra IPCS 5245 - Assembly

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• Injury caused by vibration
Always use the right tool for the job. Use designated
handles. Restrict working time and exposure.
• Damage to hearing due to exposure to noise
Wear hearing protection and limit exposure.
• Injury caused by contact with exposed saw teeth of
the chain
• Injury caused by thrown-out pieces of the workpiece
(wood chips, splinters)
• Injury caused by dust and particles
• Injury to the skin caused by contact with lubricants
• Parts ejected from the saw chain (cutting/injection
hazards)
• Unforeseen, abrupt movement, or kickback of the
guide bar (cutting hazards)“
Risk Reduction
• It has been reported that vibrations from handheld
tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may inclu-
de tingling, numbness, and blanching of the ngers,
usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary
factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking
and work practices are all thought to contribute to the
development of these symptoms. There are measures
that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce
the eects of vibration:
• Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm.
• After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
• Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of expo
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sure per day.
• Protective gloves available from professional chain saw
retailers are designed specically for chain saw use
which give protection, good grip and also reduce the
eect of handle vibration. These gloves should comply
with EN 381-7 and must be CE marked.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.
ASSEMBLY
Assembling saw chain and guide bar
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
the machine until the parts are replaced. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
Stop the engine and activate the chain brake before
carrying out any work on the chainsaw.
WARNING
The saw chain is sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.
Adjusting the chain tension
Stop the engine and activate the chain brake before
carrying out any work on the chainsaw.
WARNING
An inadequately tensioned saw chain can come o
and cause serious or even life-threatening injuries.
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning
screw clockwise and check the chain tension frequently.
To reduce the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise and check the chain tension
frequently.
The chain tension is correct when the gap between
the cutter in the chain and the bar is about 3 mm.
Pull the chain in the middle of the lower side of the
bar downwards (away from the bar) and measure the
distance between the bar and the chain cutters.
Note Do not over-tension the chain - excess tension will
cause excessive wear and will reduce the life of the chain
and could damage the bar. New chains could stretch and
loosen during initial use. The temperature of the chain
increases during normal operation causing the chain to
stretch. Check the chain tension frequently and adjust
as required. A chain tensioned while warm may be too
tight upon cooling. Make sure that the chain tension is
correctly adjusted as specied in these instructions.
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