Safety And Protective Devices; Chain Brake/Chain Brake Bracket; Overload Protection/Motor Protection Switch; Symbols On The Appliance - AL-KO EKS 2000/35 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety instructions

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Detachment of parts of the chain (risk of cut-
ting/injury)
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Detachment of parts of the wood being
worked on
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Impairment of hearing during work if ear de-
fenders are not used
2.4

Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Danger of serious injury from
manipulated safety and protective devices. As
a result of manipulated safety and protective de-
vices, serious injury can occur when working with
the chain saw.
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Never deactivate safety and protective devic-
es.
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Only work with the chain saw if all safety and
protective devices function correctly.
2.4.1

Chain brake/chain brake bracket

The chain saw has a manual chain brake that is
triggered by the chain brake bracket, for example
if kickback occurs. If the chain brake is tripped,
saw chain and motor are stopped immediately.
2.4.2 Overload protection/motor protection
switch
The electric chain saw is equipped with a motor
protection switch which switches off in case of
overload; it projects from the machine casing in
this case.
The switch can be pushed back in again after a
cooling-down phase of approx. 15 minutes, and
the electric chain saw can be switched on.
2.5

Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this product!
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation!
Do not use in the rain! Protect
against moisture!
Wear protective glasses and ear
defenders!
440105_f
Symbol Meaning
Immediately disconnect the plug
from the mains if the mains cable or
extension cable is damaged or cut!
2.6

Product overview (01, 02)

No. Component
1 Saw chain
2 Quick-tensioner (consisting of central
lock and rotating ring)*
3 Handle
4 Cover for chain sprocket
5 Motor protection switch
6 Rear hand grip
7 Cable strain relief
8 Fastening nut**
9 Viewing aperture of the chain oil tank
10 Mains cable
11 Locking button
12 On/Off switch
13 Chain oil tank
14 Chain brake bracket
15 Bumper spike
16 Chain tensioning screw**
17 Chain bar
* Specific to the EKI 2200/40 and EKS 2400/40
** Specific to the EKS 2000/35
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
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Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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