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Further safety directions
• Comply carefully with maintenance, control and
service instructions in this manual.
• Damaged protective devices and parts have to
be repaired or changed except as noted other-
wise in this manual.
• It is recommended that a first-time user at least
practice the cutting of logs on a saw log or
frame.
• For sawing work on hillsides, always stand in
the area above the log. To keep total control
while sawing through, reduce the pressure at
the end of the cut without loosening your grip
on the handles of the pruner saw. Make sure
the saw chain does not touch the ground. After
finishing the cut, wait until the pruner saw co-
mes to a stop before removing it there. Always
switch off the motor of the pruner saw before
changing between trees.
• Dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, clips and wires
must be removed from the tree.
• Do not use any accessories that are not recom-
mended. This can result in electric shock or fire.
• This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experien-
ce and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions must not operate the chain saw.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
• Use the chain saw only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
• Never operate the chain saw with defective
guards or without the guard in place.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure
that the chain saw is always in a safe working
condition.
• Hold the product securely with both hands.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you
are qualified to do so.
Residual risks
10
Even if properly operating and handling this electric
tool, some residual risks will remain. Due to its
construction and build, this electric tool may pre-
sent the following hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear protection.
c) Damage to your health caused by swinging your
hands and arms when operating the appliance
for longer periods of time or if the unit is not
held or maintained properly.
Warning! During operation, this electric
tool generates an electromagnetic field
which, under certain circumstances, may
impair the functionality of active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or lethal injuries, we
recommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and the
manufacturer of their medical implant
before operating the machine.
3. ASSEMBLY
Always wear protective gloves when
working with the chainsaw and employ
only original parts
Before putting the electric chain saw into
operation, you must:
- adjust the saw chain tension,
- lubricate the saw chain
- charge and insert the battery
Assembling the blade bar and saw chain
Switch off the device and remove the
battery before carrying out any mainte-
nance work.
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Turn the Mounting knob (10) of the sprocket
cover in an anticlockwise direction (
order to remove the sprocket cover (9).
3. Spread out the saw chain (12) in a loop so that
the cutting edges are aligned in a clockwise di-
rection. Use the graphical symbol on the blade
bar or above the chain sprocket (17) as a guide
to align the saw chain (12).
Direction of travel of saw
chain
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