Maintenance Schedule - GMC ELC2400 Manual De Instrucciones

"Push-back" (Fig. III):
• Occurs when the Saw Chain (2) on top of the Guide Bar (1) suddenly stops, for example when pinched,
caught or catching on a foreign object inside the wood. The chainsaw is violently pushed backwards
towards the operator, potentially causing a loss of control of the chainsaw. Pushback will also occur when
the top of the Guide Bar is used for cutting.
To avoid pushback:
1. Avoid cutting situations that may cause material to pinch the top of the Saw Chain (2)
2. DO NOT cut more than one object at a time
3. DO NOT twist the chainsaw when pulling the Guide Bar out of a plunge or underbuck cut, which could
cause pinching of the Saw Chain
• Kickback: see 'Kickback Prevention and Safety Precautions'
Cutting instructions
WARNING: Tree felling procedures can be challenging and complex, and should therefore only be
undertaken by people with sufficient expertise and training. Imprudent chainsaw operation can lead to fatal
injury and substantial property damage.
WARNING: In order to keep control of your saw, ALWAYS maintain secure footing. NEVER work from a
ladder or similar contraptions that are potentially insecure. NEVER use the saw above shoulder height.

Maintenance Schedule

Description Work to be carried out
Complete Chainsaw
On/Off Trigger Switch (11) /
Lock-Off Button (6)
Chain Brake (4)
Inspect/ check tension
Saw Chain (2)
Chain Oil Reservoir
Chain Lubrication
Guide Bar (1)
Clean/ check oiling port
Drive Sprocket (17)
Accessible Nuts and Bolts
Motor Brushes
Before each use
Inspect visually X
Clean
Operational check X
Operational check X
Adjust/ replace
X
Sharpen
Replace
Clean
Operational check X
Check for wear X
Deburr
Turn over/ replace
Inspect
Replace
Tighten
Replace
WARNING: NEVER work from inside a tree, unless you have been specifically, professionally trained.
• Chainsaw operators climbing trees MUST be properly secured with a professional harness system. They
MUST have BOTH hands available to operate the chainsaw. Precautions must be taken to protect the
chainsaw operator from falling branches.
• ALWAYS hold the chainsaw with both hands, when the motor is running. Keep your hands clean and your
gloves free of oil, grease and dirt
• NEVER put the chainsaw down and leave it with the motor running. Vibrations will cause the chainsaw to
move, potentially causing damage and injury
• Hold the Front Handle (5) with your left hand, and the Rear Handle (10) with your right hand, fingers
wrapped around the handle and the On/Off Trigger Switch (11)
Note: This position should also be adopted by left-handed operators.
• Holding the chainsaw in this exact position enables the operator to best oppose and absorb the reactive
forces occurring during chainsaw work (i.e. push-in, pull-back and kickback). Ensure you keep the handles
clean and in good condition
• NEVER attempt to cut any material other than wood
• During chainsaw use, make sure that the Saw Chain (2) does not touch any foreign objects (e.g. stone,
nails, wire, etc.), as this might cause violent reactive forces, damage to the tool and injury
REGULARLY (Weekly or monthly,
Daily, after finishing work
depending on usage)
X
X
X
X
11
If faulty, worn or damaged
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
GB