Working behaviour and working technique
WARNING! Danger of fatal injury and
danger of extremely severe injury due to a de-
fective chain brake. If the chain brake does not
function, the operator may be very seriously in-
jured or even killed by the running saw chain, e.g.
In the event of a kickback.
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Check the chain brake each time before
starting work.
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Do not switch the chain saw on if the chain
brake is defective. in this case, have the
chain saw checked in a customer service
workshop.
6.3
Determining the charge status of the
battery
NOTE Further information can be found in
the operating instructions for the batteries and
chargers from the AL-KO 36V system:
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Batteries: Doc. No. 441630, 443549
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Chargers: Doc. No. 441633, 443551
6.4
Fitting and removing the battery (11)
1. Remove cover cap (11/1) (11/a).
2. Push the battery (11/2) into the battery slot
(11/3) from above until it engages (11/b).
3. Attach the cover cap again.
Carry out the same steps to remove the battery.
6.5
Switching the chain saw ON and OFF (12)
CAUTION! Danger of hearing impair-
ment! The operation of the chain saw causes in-
tense noise that can cause hearing impairment.
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During work with the chain saw, wear ear de-
fenders.
NOTE Release the chain brake each time
before switching on the chain saw.
Switching the chain saw ON
1. Release the chain brake (12/1) (12/a).
2. With the left hand: Hold the chain saw at the
bow handle (12/2).
3. With the right hand:
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Hold the rear handle (12/4).
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Press the ON/OFF button (12/3). The
LED for the chain brake (03/2) flashes
green.
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Within 5 s, press and hold the release le-
ver (12/5). The LED for the chain brake
(03/2) lights up green.
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Press and hold throttle lever (12/6).
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Switching the chain saw OFF
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Press the ON/OFF button, or:
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Release the release lever.
The chain saw switches off automatically
within 5 s.
6.6
Reducing the speed of the saw chain
[ECO mode function] (13)
The ECO mode function allows you to reduce the
speed of the saw chain. This prolongs the operat-
ing time of the battery.
1. Press the ECO button (13/1).
2. Press the ECO button again to deactivate
ECO mode.
6.7
Setting the oil quantity for the saw chain
(14)
The amount of saw chain oil dispensed during
sawing can be adjusted.
1. Turn adjusting screw (14/1) in the desired di-
rection:
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+: Increase lubrication of the saw chain.
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-: Reduce lubrication of the saw chain.
2. During sawing, check that the saw chain is
sufficiently lubricated.
6.8
Switching the LED light ON and OFF (15)
1. Press button (15/2) to switch on the LED light
(15/1).
2. Press the button again to switch the LED light
off.
The LED light switches off automatically after 15
minutes.
7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE
NOTE Courses in the use of chain saws and
techniques for felling trees are regularly held by
various forestry organisations.
DANGER! Danger of fatal injury due to
inadequate technical knowledge! Inadequate
technical knowledge can result in extremely seri-
ous up to fatal injury!
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Only trained and experienced people are al-
lowed to fell trees and lop branches.
DANGER! Danger of fatal injury from splin-
tered wood! Wood chips caught up in the chain
can cause extremely serious and even fatal injury!
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Remove loose chips and wood splinters from
the part to be sawn.
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