Tensioning The Saw Chain; Operation; Connecting To The Mains Supply - EINHELL Expert GE-EC 2240MG Manual De Instrucciones Original

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4. Assembly
Caution: Do not connect the chainsaw to the power
supply until it has been fully assembled and the chain
tension has been adjusted. Always wear protective
gloves when working on the chainsaw to protect
yourself against injury.
4.1 Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain
Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are
complete (Fig. 2).
Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover
(Fig. 3).
Take off the chain wheel (Fig. 4).
Lay the chain as shown in the groove which runs
around the cutter rail (Fig. 5/Item A).
Insert the cutter rail and chain as shown in the
mounting in the chainsaw (Fig. 5). At the same
time guide the chain around the chain wheel (Fig.
5/ Item B).
Attach the chain wheel cover and secure it with
the fixing screw (Fig. 6).
Caution: Do not fully tighten the fixing screw until
after adjusting the chain tension (refer to point
4.2).

4.2 Tensioning the saw chain

Caution: Always disconnect the mains plug before
performing any checks or adjustments. Always wear
protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to
protect yourself against injury.
Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover a
few turns (Fig. 3).
Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensioning
screw (Fig. 7). Turning the screw clockwise
increases the tension, turning it counter-
clockwise decreases the chain tension. The saw
chain is correctly tensioned if it can be lifted
around 3-4 mm in the middle of the cutter rail (Fig.
8).
Tighten the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover .
Caution: All of the chain links must lie properly in
the guide groove of the cutter rail.
Notes on tensioning the chain:
The saw chain must be properly tensioned to ensure
safe operation. You can tell that the chain tension is
perfect if the saw chain can be lifted by around 3-4
mm in the middle of the cutter rail. As the saw chain
heats up during cutting and thus changes in length,
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please check the chain tension every 10 minutes and
adjust it again as required. This applies in particular to
new saw chains. When you have finished working
slacken the chain again, as the chain will shorten
when it cools down. This will prevent the chain from
being damaged.
4.3 Saw chain lubrication
Caution: Always disconnect the mains plug before
performing any checks or adjustments. Always wear
protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to
protect yourself against injury.
Caution: Never operate the chain if it is not lubricated
with saw chain oil. Use of the chainsaw without saw
chain oil or if the oil level is below the "min" mark (Fig.
1/ Item 11) will damage the chainsaw.
Caution: Be aware of the temperature conditions:
different lubricants with completely different
viscosities are required at different ambient
temperatures. At lower temperatures you will need low
viscosity oils in order to achieve a sufficient
lubricating film. However, if the same low viscosity oil
is used during the summer it will become even thinner
due to the ambient temperatures alone, and as a
result the lubricating film could break down, causing
the chain to overheat and become damaged. In
addition, the chain oil would burn and produce
unnecessary pollutants.
Filling the oil tank:
Place the chainsaw on a flat surface.
Clean the area around the oil tank cover (Fig.
9a/Item 7) and then clean the oil tank cover (Fig.
9a+9b).
Fill the tank with saw chain oil. In the process,
make sure that no dirt enters the tank, as this
could cause the oil nozzle to become blocked.
Close the oil tank cover.

5. Operation

5.1 Connecting to the mains supply

Connect the power cable to a suitable extension
cable. Make sure that the extension cable is
designed for the power rating of the chainsaw.
Secure the extension cable as shown in Fig. 10 to
protect it against pulling forces and accidental
disconnection.
Connect the extension cable to a professionally
installed safety mains outlet with ground contact.