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• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder
height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact
and enables better control of the chain saw in
unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified
by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement guide
bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/
or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to
increased kickback.
The connecting cable must be laid in such a way
that it is not snagged by branches or the like during
sawing.
A first-time user is advised at the least to practice
cutting logs on a sawhorse or frame.
When sawing on a slope, always stand above the
tree trunk. To maintain full control at the moment of
„sawing through", nearing the end of the cut reduce
the contact pressure without loosening your grip on
the chain-saw handles. Make sure that the saw-chain
does not touch the ground. After finishing the cut,
wait for the saw-chain to stop moving before extrac-
ting the chainsaw from the cut. Always switch off the
chain saw motor before moving to the next tree.
Spiked Bumper
When sawing, press the chain saw forward so that
the „claw" bites into the bark. Lifting the rear handle
up or down in the direction of the cut reduces the
physical strain during sawing. When making a cut, the
claw stop can also be used as a pivot point and is very
useful in keeping the body of the chainsaw stable
during cutting.
Chain Brake
To reduce the risk of injury, the chain must stop
immediately once the chain brake lever is pressed
towards the hand, as shown in the images. This can
not, however, prevent a rebound. The proper function
of the chain brake must be checked each time before
the chain saw is used.
Chain Catcher
This prevents the chain from being flung towards the
user if it comes loose or breaks.
Maintenance
Always disconnect the plug from the socket
before carrying out any work on the machine.
Prior to every use, visually check the machine to rule
out any defects, in particular on the power cable and
the plug.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety
equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and
damaged parts.
If the device is defective, the repair has to be made
exclusively by the customer service. Use only original
accessories and original spare parts. Components
for which there are no instructions for exchanging
should be replaced by the manufacturer only.
Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance
can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient mainte-
nance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and
injuries.
Disposal
Do not dispose of electrical appliances in
household waste.
According to the European Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment and transposition into
national law, used electrical equipment
must be collected separately and sent for
environmentally sound recycling.Recy-
cling alternative to the return request:As
an alternative to returning the equipment
to the manufacturer, the owner of the
electrical equipment must make sure that
the equipment is properly disposed of
if he no longer wants to keep it. The old
equipment can be returned to a suitable
collection point that will dispose of the
equipment in accordance with the nati-
onal recycling and waste disposal regulati-
ons.This does not apply to any accessories
or aids without electrical components
supplied with the old equipment.
Guarantee
Warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial
use and 24 months applies to private use and com-
mences on the day of purchase of the device.
The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused
by material defect or manufacturing defect. Original
payment voucher with the sales date needs to be
submitted for any claim in the guarantee period.
The guarantee does not cover any unauthorised
use such as appliance overloading, use of violence,
damage as a result of any unauthorised interference
or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the ope-
rating and assembly instructions and common wear
are also not included in the guarantee.