Work Instructions (Saw Techniques); Step Cut; Maintenance And Cleaning; Maintenance - ATIKA KSH 710 SDS Manual Original

Is the power pruner in good and safe condition?
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 Is the oil tank filled?
Check the oil level on a regular basis. Replenish
immediately oil when oil level indicates
chain does not run dry.
 Is saw chain clamped correctly?
Observe the points in paragraph
 Is saw chain sharpened correctly?
Use only well sharpened saw chains as edgeless saw
chains increase not only the risk of backstrokes but also
charge the motor.
 Is handhold clean and dry
 Is workplace free of risks to stumble?
 Do you wear the required protective equipment?
 Did you read and understand all advices?
 Is the power plug and the extension cable in good
condition?
Do not use any defective cables.
 Is the extension cable correctly placed? 

Work instructions (saw techniques)

 Do not cut thin branches or bosks. The power pruner is not
suitable for those works.
 Cut larger branches into several sections to avoid splintering
and breaking.
 Do not cut any branches where their diameter is greater
than the cutting length of the device.
 Do not stand directly underneath a branch to be cut.
 Watch out especially for falling branches.
 Also look out for branches snapping back.
Always wear a helmet in order to protect yourself against
perches falling down.
Step cut 
For horizontal branches without being top heavy
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The branch section falls down in a controlled manner
without tipping over.
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Set the first cut from below, approx. one third of the
branch diameter.
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The second cut is made on the same level as the first cut
or moved further toward the inside (negative breaking
step).

Remove the remaining branch section.
Attention: Step cut error!
If the cut is made offset toward the outside (positive breaking
step) and exceeded, the power pruner can be pulled along.
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MIN so that the saw
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Clamping saw chain
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free of oil and resin?
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Maintenance and repair work other than those described in this
chapter is only allowed to be carried out by service staff.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.

Maintenance

In order to avoid possible injuries wear gloves.
To guarantee a long and reliable usage of the power pruner
carry out the following maintenance works regularly.
Check the power pruner for
− loose or damaged saw chain
− loose fastenings
− wear, especially chain, guide bar and chain wheel
− worn or damaged components
− correct assembly and faultless covers and protective
devices.
Necessary repair works or maintenance have to be carried out
before using the power pruner.
Saw chain and guide bar
Saw chain and guide bar are exposed to a great extent of
wearing. Replace the saw chain and the guide bar without any
delay if their proper function is no longer ensured. 
the guide bar and the saw chain

Sharpening of saw chain

You can only work safely and well with a sharp
and clean saw chain. Damaged or incorrectly
sharpened saw chains increase the risk of
kickbacks.
The saw chain has to be sharpened if
 instead of wood shavings only saw dust is ejected
 you have to press the power pruner through the wood during
cutting
For sharpening a saw chain some expertise is necessary. The
saw chain must be regrinded in a specialised shop.
You can also sharpen your saw chain yourself by using our
electric sharpener KSG 220 A (article-no.: 302360).

Cleaning of guide bar

 Regularly inspect and clean
the guide slot (c) of the guide bar and
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the clamping plate (25) and the chain clamping
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boring (27)
 Remove any burr using a flat file and emery paper.
 Turn round
exchange/sharpening to avoid single-side wearing.
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Immediately replace a damaged guide bar.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before each maintenance and cleaning work
− switch off device
− Wait for standstill of the power pruner
− Pull out power plug
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the guide bar
Installing
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after each chain