Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Combustion Engine English
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Filling the tank with petrol
Fig. 8
Place the device securely on the
ground with the tank cap (14)
facing up.
Remove the tank cap.
Fill the fuel tank with the petrol/oil
mixture to approx. 80%. Never
overfill!
Close the fuel tank again tightly.
Before starting the engine, move
the power tool approx. 10 m
away from the filling station/fuel
container.
Operation
Risk of injury!
The device may only be switched
on if no faults are found.
If a part is defective, it must be
replaced before the device is used
again.
Before starting up
Check the safety devices and that
the device is in a safe state:
Check that all parts are tight and
check them for visible defects.
Check that the chain tension on
the chain saw is correct.
Check that the chain brake
functions properly.
Fill the tank with the fuel-oil
mixture.
Fill up with saw chain oil.
Check that there are no leaks.
Starting the engine
Fig. 9
Risk of injury!
When pulling the starter cable,
ensure that you have a secure foo
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ting: right foot in the rear handle,
left hand on the front handle. Pull
the starter cable with your right
hand.
This ensures that there is no risk of
the saw chain coming off when the
engine starts!
Never hold the chain saw with just
one hand when pulling the starter
cable.
Information concerning
starting
Steps and are not necessary
if the engine is already at working
temperature.
Figs 10 and 20
Activate the chain brake.
Remove the sheath from the
cutting mechanism.
: Move the operating switch (8)
to the On [I] position.
: Slowly and fully press intake
pump/primer (12) 7 to 10 times.
The fuel must be visible in the
pump. If this is not the case, keep
pressing until fuel is visible.
: With one hand actuate the
throttle lock (10) and press the
throttle (9). With the throttle lock
depressed, pull out the choke
(13) with your other hand.
Release the throttle lock (10).
Note
It is not necessary to use the choke
to start a hot engine. Only required
for a cold start!
: Place the chain saw on the
ground and pull the starter cable
in a controlled and continuous
movement (Fig. 9).
: When the engine is running:
Actuate the throttle (9). The
choke (13) jumps back to the
initial position.
: Pull the starter cable in a
controlled and continuous
movement until the engine starts.
Leave the engine to warm up for
approx. 1–2 minutes.
Release the chain brake.
Notes
– At lower temperatures the engine
may take longer to warm up and
reach maximum speed.
– The device has warmed up pro
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perly when the engine accelerates
without faltering.
Stopping the engine
Fig. 11
Release the throttle (9). Leave
the engine to cool down at idling
speed.
Move the operating switch (8) to
the Stop [0] position.
Note
To prevent starting the engine
unintentionally, always remove the
spark-plug terminal from the spark
plug if the power tool is left unat
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tended.
Using the chain saw
Each time before use
Before starting work, check the
safety of the device (see section
“Before starting up”).
Before using the chain saw,
familiarise yourself thoroughly with
the sawing technique of chain saws.
Information can be found in the
specialist literature. We recommend
attending suitable training courses.
The explanations given in section
“Grundlegende Arbeitstechnik” are
used only as a supplement!
Correct posture
Risk of injury!
Never work on unstable ground!
Never work above shoulder height!
Never work while standing on a lad
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der!
Do not bend too far forwards when
working!
Use the device only when the
weather conditions and terrain are
favourable!
Stand with both legs firmly on the
ground.
Beware of obstructions in the
working area.
When working, always hold the
device with both hands!
Hold the device:
– with your left hand on the front
handle,
– with your right hand on the rear
handle.
– in a balanced position with your
feet firmly on the ground.
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