Working With Wood That Is Under Tension; Transport; Cleaning And Maintenance - Parkside PBKS 53 A1 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Be prepared that the tree can slip uncontrollably when it falls
onto the cut.
Be prepared that the tree can jump uncontrollably in an unex-
pected direction when it hits the ground
• To prevent the chainsaw from getting caught in the felling cut
B, push aluminium or plastic wedges into the cut B. Do not
use iron wedges.
m CAUTION!
Property damage!
Make sure that the wedge does not come into contact with the
saw chain (17). This can severely damage it.
Branch removal
• Be aware of the danger of branches flying back.
• Do not stand on the trunk while removing branches.
• Do not saw with the tip of the blade.
• Never saw several branches at once.
• Support the chainsaw where possible using the bumper
spike (15).
• Make sure that the chainsaw cannot swing through at the
end of the cut due to its own weight. If it is no longer sup-
ported in the cut, hold something appropriate against it.
• Make sure you have firm, stable and secure footing when
de-branching.
Saw in sections
Trim long or thick branches before you make the final cut (see
fig. L). Otherwise, the saw chain (17) can easily catch.
11 Working with wood that is under
tension
It is important to carry out the working steps in the correct order
when working with wood that is under tension. Otherwise the
saw chain (17) could jam or there could be a kickback.
Wood under pressure should always be worked first on the
'push' side. Only then can a separating cut be made on the
'pull' side.
This helps to prevent the saw chain (17) from jamming.
m CAUTION!
Property damage!
Horizontal lumber may not touch the ground on the underside
of the cut, otherwise the saw chain (17) could be damaged.
Trunk is bent downwards
• Start by making a relief cut 1 (approx. 1/3 of the trunk diam-
eter) on the push side (see fig. J).
• Then make a separating cut 2 (approx. 2/3 of the trunk di-
ameter) on the pull side (see fig. J).
Trunk is bent upwards
• Start by making a relief cut 1 (approx. 1/3 of the trunk diam-
eter) on the push side (see fig. J).
• Then make a separating cut 2 (approx. 2/3 of the trunk di-
ameter) on the pull side (see fig. J).
Kickback (fig.H)
• If the saw chain (17) jams on the upper edge of the guide
rail (16), the chainsaw can kick back violently towards the
operator.
Drawing in (fig. I)
• If the saw chain (17) jams on the lower edge of the guide
rail (16) , the rail can jerk violently away from the operator.
Working safely
• Keep the appliance in good working order to prevent injury.
• If the appliance has been dropped, check for significant
damage or defects.
• Do not use the appliance while standing on a ladder or with
unsteady footing.
• Do not be tempted into making a poorly considered cut. You
could endanger yourself and others.
• Change your working position regularly. Using the appli-
ance for a long time can lead to vibration-related circulation
disorders of the hands. You can extend the usage duration
by using appropriate gloves or by taking regular breaks.
Note that any personal predisposition to poor blood circu-
lation, low external temperatures or large prehensile forces
can reduce the usage period.

12 Transport

• Always use the cover for the guide rail (27) during transport.
• Switch off the chainsaw before moving it anywhere, even
short distances. Protect the machine during transport (also in
vehicles) against tipping over to prevent fuel loss, damage
or injuries.
• Carry the appliance by the front handle (2). only. The guide
rail then faces to the rear, away from your body (see fig. K).
• Hold the hot exhaust silencer away from your body. There
is a risk of burns!

13 Cleaning and maintenance

m WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Always switch off the appliance before cleaning and discon-
nect the spark plug connector (34).
NOTE
Clean the appliance thoroughly after every use.
Carry out the cleaning and maintenance work only as de-
scribed in these instructions. Any more extensive work has to
be carried out by specialist personnel.
Maintenance work must be carried out regularly (see section
"Maintenance intervals").
Cleaning the engine unit
m WARNING!
Risk of burns!
Do not touch the hot exhaust silencer, cylinder or cooling fins.
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