Metabo 628714000 Manual Original página 10

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5.3 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removing:
Press the battery pack release (12) button and
remove the battery pack (13).
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (13) until it engages.
6. Use
WARNING! The operating instructions of MS
18 LTX 15 must be observed.
6.1 Shoulder strap
WARNING! Always use only 1 shoulder strap.
Put on the shoulder strap (9) as shown, and
adjust it to a length suitable for the work task. Hook
in the carabiner hook of the shoulder strap (9) from
the suspension point (8) . Unhook after finishing the
work.
6.2 Hold correctly,
switching on and off
The operator must keep good footing and hold
the telescopic rod firmly when switching on.
The saw chain of MS 18 LTX 15 must not touch any
object.
The operating instructions of MS 18 LTX 15
must be observed.
Switching on
1. Hold the machine with one hand on the handle
(2) and guide. Hold the handle between thumb
and fingers.
2. Hold the machine with the other hand at the front
gripping surface (1) and guide.
3. Press the switch lock (10).
4. With the switch lock (10) pressed, actuate the
den trigger switch (11) and release the switch
lock (10).
Switching off:
To switch off release the trigger (11). (This causes
the switch lock (10) to move back to locking
position.) Hold the machine firmly with both hands
and wait until the machine has come to a complete
standstill.
The saw chain is braked after it is switched off.
Have the machine repaired if braking time is
clearly lengthened.
6.3 Working with the telescopic rod
Before starting work, always check that the
telescopic rod is in perfect working order. Only
use the telescopic rod when undamaged and
complete.
There is the risk to be hit by falling branches.
Always keep sufficient distance to the branch
you are sawing off.
Avoid abnormal postures and never cut above
shoulder height.
Practice all work techniques. Inexperienced
persons are strongly advised to seek
competent advise and guidance from an
experienced person before operating this machine.
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Basic working method, sawing through
branches and twigs
Choose your location so that will not get hit by the
falling branch.
Start sawing on branches at the bottom so that the
branches above have room to fall down.
Saw off long branches in several steps.
In order to avoid tearing off the bark: Do not make
the final cut until you have sawn off most of the
branch, thus reducing the weight.
Pull the machine out of the wood only with the
sawing chain running.
Do not work close to the ground. The guide rail must
not touch the ground because this would cause the
sawing chain to become blunt very quickly.
(A)
1. Press the machine with the stop (A) against the
wood. The chain must not touch the wood when
it is switched on. Switch on the machine and only
then start sawing by guiding the saw
downwards. Do not press, the saw's own weight
is sufficient. Towards the end of the cut, take the
weight off the saw. Prepare yourself for the
weight of the saw that you will have to support
when the saw has cut through the branch.
2. To maintain full control of the machine at the
actual "cut-through" point, reduce the acting
weight force of the saw without loosening your
firm hold on the machine handles.
3. After completing the cut, switch off the motor,
wait for the sawing chain to come to a stop
before removing the machine. Always switch off
the machine before moving from branch to
branch.
Never attempt to free a jammed saw with the
motor running. Switch off the motor and
remove battery packs. Hold the saw firmly and lift
the branch. If the saw is still stuck, seek professional
help.
Do not use the saw as a lever.
7. Transporting
WARNING! Let the machine come to a
standstill. Remove the battery packs . Slide
the protective cover onto the guide rail of the
machine.
Remove the machine from the telescopic rod for
transport.
Secure the telescopic rod during transport to
prevent oil loss, damage or injury.
8. Cleaning
WARNING! Let the machine come to a
standstill. Remove the battery packs . Slide