Starting Up - Ikra KSE 2100 Gebrauchsanweisung

6. Starting up

1. Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1)
The chain saw must never be operated without sufficient
oil on the chain as this could cause damage to the chain,
blade or motor. No claims for guarantee can be accepted
if damage occurs when the device is being operated
without chain oil.
Please use only biologically-based chainsaw oil, i.e.
oil which is 100% biologically decomposable.
Biological chainsaw oil should be available everywhere
at your local specialist dealer.
Do not use old oil. This will damage the chainsaw and will
also lead to loss of the guarantee.
• Before filling the oil tank, pull out the mains plug
• Open the twist cap and place safely aside so that the
sealing ring in the tank cap does not get lost.
• Fill approx. 200 ml oil into the tank using a funnel and
screw on the tank cap tightly once more.
• The oil level can be seen in the inspection window (Fig.
2). If you plan not to use the machine for a longer pe-
riod, you should remo ve the chain oil from the oil tank.
• The oil tank should also be emptied before the chain-
saw is transported or dispatched.
• Check correct functioning of the chainsaw before com-
mencing work. Switch on the saw with cutting fittings
assembled and hold over a bright background at a safe
distance (Be careful not to come in contact with the
ground !). An track of oil will show you that the chain is
sufficiently lubricated.
• After use, lay the chainsaw horizontally on some absor-
bing surface. The oil spread on the blade, chain and
drive may lead to some further dripping of oil.
2. Assembling the blade and chain (Fig. 3)
CAUTION! Risk of injury! Always use safety
gloves when assembling the chain!
For assembling the bar and chain with this chain saw
no tools are required!
• Put the chain saw on a stable rest.
• Loosen the T-screw 7 turning it clockwise.
• Remove the gear cover 8.
• Put the chain on the bar considering the running direc-
tion of the chain. The cutting teeth on the upper side of
the bar must point in forward direction (see Fig. 4).
• Put the free end of the chain over the chain driving
wheel (B).
• Place the bar such that the long hole in the bar is
placed exactly on the guiding element in the bar seat.
• Take care that the chain tensioning bolt (A) is seated
exactly in the small opening in the bar (Fig. 3). It must
be visible through the opening. If necessary, adjust the
knurling wheel of the chain tensioning device (16) in
both directions until the chain tensioning bolt is seated
in the opening in the bar.
• Check whether all chain links are seated exactly in the
bar's groove and the chain is lead around the chain
driving wheel correctly.
• Put the gear cover 8 back on and push it in place.
• Moderately tighten the T-screw 7 by turning it clock-
wise.
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• Tension the chain. To do so turn the knurling wheel
upwards (+ direction of arrow). The chain should be
tensioned such that it can be lifted by about 3mm in
the middle of the bar (Fig. 4). To decrease the chain
tension turn the knurling wheel downwards (- direction
of arrow).
• Finally, tighten the T-screw 7 well by hand.
The tension in the chain has a major effect on the service
life of the cutting fittings, and must therefore be checked
regularly. When the chain warms up to operating tem-
perature it will expand and must be retightened. A new
saw chain will have to be tightened more frequently until
it has reached its full length.
To tension the chain slightly loosen the T-screw 7. Then
turn the knurling wheel upwards (+ direction of arrow).
Tension the chain such that it can be lifted by about 3mm
in the middle of the bar, as shown in Fig. 4.
3. Connecting the chainsaw (Fig. 5)
We recommend to operate the chain saw in connec-
tion with a residual current operated device with a
maximum breaking current of 30mA.
This device is designed to be operated on a mains
supply with a system impedance Z max at the point of
connection (house service connection) of max. 0.4 Ohm.
The user must ensure that the device is only operated
on an electricity supply system meeting these require-
ments. If required, system impedance data may be
obtained from the local public utility.
This chainsaw is fitted with a strain-relief device to
provide extra safety for the connection. First connect
the device plug with the connection line. Then form the
connection line into a tight loop and push this through the
safety web on the lower side of the machine. Hang the
loop into the hook as shown in Fig. 6. The plug connec-
tion is now secure against automatic release.
4. Switching on (Fig. 2 + 6)
• Hold the saw securely with both hands so that the
thumbs and fingers are wrapped around the handle of
the chain saw (Fig. 6).
• Press with your thumbs the stopping button 15 on
the left side of the rear handle and then the operating
switch 9.
• The stopping button 15 is used for unlocking the switch-
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CAUTION: During the running-in period, the
chain must be more frequently tightened. The
chain must be immediately retightened if it
shakes or leaves the grove!
Use only extension cords that are approved for
out-door use and are not lighter than rubber-
sheathed cables of type H07 RN-F according to
DIN/VDE 0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 sq.
mm. They cords must be splash-proof. If the
connection cable of this device should be dam-
aged it must be replaced by a workshop named
by the manufacturer only as this work requires
the use of special tools. Mobile devices for out-
door use should be connected over a residual
current operated device.