Working Technique - MTD CSH40 Manual De Instrucciones

Operation
Check chain lubrication
Check the quantity of oil in the tank.
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Start the device.
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Hold the chain for a reasonable period about
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15 cm above a suitable surface. If the chain lu-
brication is adequate, the oil sprayed off from the
saw chain leaves a light trail.
Inserting the power pack J
Incorrect handling of the power pack and
the charger
ÂRisk of injuries and material damage
¾ Read and observe the instruction manual
of the power pack and charger.
Push the power pack into the power pack com-
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partment until it audibly engages 1 .
3 The power pack is in operating mode.
• The electrical contacts are closed and the de-
vice is ready for use.
Switching on the device I J
Risk of injuries or material damage
¾ Always hold on to the device with both
hands during operation. The right hand
envelopes the handle, the other covers
the bow-shaped handle.
Remove the protective cover.
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Release the chain brake I 2 .
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Activate the lock-on switch on the handle J 2 .
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Simultaneously actuate the on/off switch on the
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handle 3 .
3 The device is in operation.
Switching the device off J
3 The device switches off as soon as you release
the on/off switch on the handle 3 .
Note
At the end of each work session or transport/
storage, the protective cover must always be
attached.
Removing the power pack K
Press the power pack release 1 .
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Remove the power pack 2 .
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WARNING!
WARNING!
Working with the chainsaw
Risk of injuries or material damage
¾ Ensure you are standing securely, espe-
cially when working above head height.
¾ Maintain the cutting chain away from the
body.
¾ Hold the tool firmly in both hands. The
right hand envelopes the handle, the
other covers the bow-shaped handle.
¾ Never stand directly under the branch
being cut.
¾ Never stand on a ladder or an unstable
platform.
¾ Always cut branches into pieces.
¾ Never work in dangerous positions in
which you could be hit by falling branch-
es or by branches bouncing back up
from the ground.
¾ Do not saw any wood that is under
strain.
¾ Do not saw any shrubs or bushes.

Working technique

Risk of cuts due to kickback
ÂIf kickback occurs, the chainsaw is sud-
denly and uncontrollably jerked towards
the user.
¾ Avoid contacting an object with the tip of
the cutting bar.
¾ Exercise uniform pressure on the tool,
however do not use excess force.
This section deals with the basic working technique
when handling the device.
The information given here does not replace the
extensive training and experience of a specialist.
Before using the power tool, familiarise yourself
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thoroughly with the sawing technique of chain-
saws. Information can be found in the specialist
literature. We recommend attending suitable
training courses. The explanations provided in
the section "Basic working technique" are used
intended to be supplementary!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
DANGER!
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