Scheppach CSP2540 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 36

Putting into operation
- Do not work alone. Keep within calling dis-
tance of other in case of injury.
- Ensure that no children or other persons stay
close to you and the operational range of the saw.
Pay also attention to animals.
- Before starting the chain saw ensure a cor-
rect and properly reliable condition of the
chain saw! In particular check the function of the
chain brake, correctly mounted chain bar, proper-
ly sharpened and tensioned saw chain, firmly at-
tached chain sprocket guard, free movement of
the throttle lever and the function of the throttle le-
ver lock, clean and dry handles, the function of the
start/stop switch.
- Do not start the saw until it has been completely
assembled and inspected. In principle the saw can
only be operated when completely and securely
assembled!
- Before starting the saw the operator has to ensure
a good footing.
- Only start the saw as described in this manual.
Other starting techniques are not permitted.
- When starting up, the machine must be safely
supported and firmly held. The bar and chain must
be free-standing.
- Hold the saw with both hands while working.
Your right hand on the rear grip and your left hand
on the tubular handle. Use a firm grip with thumbs.
Working with one hand is very dangerous because
the saw might fall uncontrolled at the end of a cut
(increased risk of injury). Furthermore a kickback
can't be diminished when sawing with one hand!
- CAUTION: Releasing the throttle the chain
might trail a short period (Free-wheeling ef-
fect).
- Always make sure you have a good footing.
- Operate the chain saw in such a way that you
don't inhale the exhaust fumes. Do not work in en-
closed spaces (risk of poisoning).
- Switch the engine off immediately if there are
any noticeable changes in the behaviour of the
device.
- Always stop the engine and wear gloves when
checking or adjusting the chain tension.
- If you hit any stones, nails, or other hard objects
with the saw equipment, the engine must be im-
mediately switched off and the saw equipment
checked.
- During work breaks, and before leaving the work
place, the chainsaw must be switched off and
placed so that no-one can be endangered by it.
- Do not place a chainsaw which is hot directly onto
dry grass or other flammable objects. The silenc-
er gives off a tremendous amount of heat. (risk of
fire).
- CAUTION!: Dripping oil from the chain and bar
can result in contamination when the chainsaw is
placed down! Always use a suitable mat or sur-
face.
Kickback
- A hazardous kickback may occur while working
with the chain saw.
- Kickback occurs when the upper quadrant of the
bar nose unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts
solid material in the wood.
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- Before the chainsaw is guided to the cutting area,
it can slip away to the side or jump up.
(CAUTION!: Increasing risk of kickback!)
- The chainsaw may therefore be thrown or pushed
towards the chainsaw operator in an uncontrolled,
high-energy manner (risk of injury!).
To avoid a kickback please note following in-
structions:
- Plunge work (directly plunging the tip of the bar
into the wood) may only be performed by spe-
cially trained personnel!
- Always watch the tip of the bar. Take care when
continuing cuts which have already been start-
ed.
- Start the cut with the chainsaw running!
- Always sharpen the chain correctly. Pay particu-
lar attention to the depth limiter being at the cor-
rect height!
- Do not cut more than one log at a time! When
removing branches, ensure that no other branch
is touched.
- When cutting to length, pay attention to closely
adjacent branches.
Operating instructions and techniques
- Only operate the saw under good visibility and
daylight conditions. Take extreme care in wet and
freezing weather (rain, snow, ice) (risk of tripping).
Increased risk of slipping insists on freshly peeled
wood.
- Do not work on an unstable surface. Pay attention
to obstacles in the working area, risk of tripping.
Always mantain a firm foothold.
- Never use the saw above shoulder height
- Never work on a ladder
- Never work and climb into a tree with the chain
saw without an appropriate restraint system for
men and machine.
- We recommend always using a rising platform for
sawing.
- Don't overreach.
- Position the chain saw in such a way that your
body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever
the engine is running.
- Only cut wood with the chain saw.
- Don't touch the ground with the running chain saw.
- Do not use the chainsaw to pry or shovel away
when removing pieces of wood or other objects.
- Clean the cutting area of foreign bodies such as
sand, stones, nails, etc. Foreign bodies damage
the saw equipment and can result in dangerous
kickback.
- When cutting sawn wood use a safe ground (if
possible use a sawhorse). Never permit anoth-
er person to hold the log. Never hold the log with
your leg or foot.
- Round wood or logs should be secured against
turning while they are being cut.
- For felling or cross-cutting, the spike bar (claw
stop) must be applied to the wood to be cut.
The use of the spike bar is also recommended
when cutting through thick branches.
- Before every cross-cut, firmly position the spike
bar and only then saw into the wood with the
chainsaw running. The saw is then lifted up us-
ing the rear grip and guided using the front handle.
The spike bar acts as a pivot point. Reposition-
ing is done using light pressure on the front han-
dle. Pull the saw back slightly to do this. Insert the