6. To check the product lubrication, hold the chainsaw
with the saw chain over a sheet of paper and give it
full throttle for a few seconds. You can see on the pa-
per whether the chain lubrication is working.
* = not included in the scope of delivery!
8.4
Inserting/removing the battery (18)
into/from the battery mount (10)
(Fig. 4)
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
Do not insert the battery until the battery-powered tool
is ready for use.
Inserting the battery
1. Push the battery (18) into the battery mount (10). The
battery (18) clicks into place audibly.
Removing the battery
1. Press the unlocking button (19) of the battery (18) and
remove the battery (18) from the battery mount (10).
8.5
Safety devices (Fig. 1)
• Rear handle (1) with hand guard
– Protects the hands from branches and twigs and if
the chain jumps off.
• On/off switch (2) with chain instant stop
– Switches the product off immediately if the on/off
switch is released.
• Chain brake/front hand guard (4)
– Safety devices that stop the saw chain immediate-
ly in the event of kick-back.
– The lever can also be manually actuated.
– Protects the left operator's left hand if it slips off
the front handle.
• Saw chain (5) with low kick-back
– Helps you to intercept kick-backs with specially
developed safety devices.
• Switch lock (9)
– To switch on the product, the switch lock must be
unlocked.
• Claw stop (13)
– Reinforces stability when vertical cuts are per-
formed and makes sawing easier.
9
Operation
The cordless chain saw is equipped with a quick-tension-
ing system for the chain. The saw chain runs around the
edge of the guide bar (guide rail). An automatic oil system
ensures continuous chain lubrication. To protect the us-
ers, the product has various safety devices (see8.5).
Please refer to the following descriptions for the function
of the controls.
ATTENTION
Always make sure the product is fully assembled
before commissioning!
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ATTENTION
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not ex-
ceed 50°C and does not fall below -20°C during work.
ATTENTION
The product is part of the 20V IXES series and may on-
ly be operated with batteries of this series. Batteries
may only be charged with battery chargers of this se-
ries. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
DANGER
Danger of injury!
If the product is jammed, do not try to pull the product
out by using force.
–
Switch off the engine.
–
Use a lever arm or wedge to get the product free.
9.1
Chain brake (Fig. 1, 5)
WARNING
The chain brake must be checked before
each use.
The chain brake brakes the saw chain immediately in
the event of kick-back.
WARNING
Product damage!
Increased engine speed for too long with the chain
brake locked will damage the engine and the chain
drive.
If the saw chain still moves, contact the customer ser-
vice.
9.1.1
1. Do not tilt the chain brake/front hand guard (4) in the
direction of the guide bar (6).
9.1.2
1. Pull the chain brake/front hand guard (4) in the direc-
tion of the front handle (3).
9.1.3
1. Loosen the chain brake/front hand guard (4) as de-
scribed under 9.1.2.
2. Hold the chainsaw tight in both hands.
3. Switch the chainsaw on/off as described under 9.2
and Actuating the on/off switch (2).
4. Do not tilt the chain brake/front hand guard (4) in the
direction of the guide bar (6). The saw chain (5) must
stop immediately!
If the saw chain still moves, do not use the product.
There is a danger of injury due to the saw chain con-
tinuing to run. Contact customer service.
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Activating the chain brake/front hand
guard (4)
Loosening the chain brake/front hand
guard (4)
Checking the chain brake/front hand
guard (4)