Cleaning And Storage - Grouw! 18184 Gebrauchsanweisung

Sawing
Check each time before use that the
chainsaw is fully functional, that it is fi lled
with fuel and chain oil, that the chain
is sharpened and correctly tightened,
and that the chain brake is functioning
correctly.
Start the engine.
Hold the saw with both hands by the handles
(12, 16). Raise the blade up to the working
area.
Press the safety switch (13) and throttle (17)
in simultaneously. If you release either of
them, the saw will stop.
Begin sawing when the chain has reached
the desired speed.
Thin branches can be sawn with one cut.
To prevent shredding and breaking, cut
branches in several sections.
When sawing thicker branches, cut the
underside fi rst to prevent it breaking off ,
and then the upper side. Continue until your
fi nal cut is closest to the trunk. Seal any sawn
surfaces to avoid the tree bleeding if you are
cutting trees that are to remain there.
Use a stable saw horse when sawing logs.
Place the saw securely on the work piece
using the bark support at the front of the saw
and saw through it by tipping the rear of the
saw upwards using the bark support as the
centre of rotation.
Release the throttle immediately if the chain
gets stuck. If the chain catches, causing the
blade to kick back, the chain brake will be
activated by the protective shield fl ipping
forwards. Release the brake by pulling the
shield towards you again. Switch the engine
off before activating the chain brake.
The chain can expand when hot.
Check regularly to see if the chain needs
tightening, to avoid it coming off the blade. If
the chain is tightened further whilst it is hot,
it must be loosened again when cool.

Cleaning and storage

Allow the chainsaw to cool off after each use.
Clean the chainsaw with a brush or
compressed air.
Wipe the outside of the chainsaw with a well-
wrung damp cloth.
Always make sure the guide in the blade is
free of sawdust and bark splinters to ensure
the chain is correctly lubricated.
Use compressed air to keep the guide clear.
Remove the chain to clean the guide if it
cannot be cleaned satisfactorily with the
chain on.
Lubricate the chain wheel at the front of the
blade regularly. Remove the chain, clean the
slots in the blade and drip chainsaw oil down
into the chain wheel.
Keep the oil feed hole on the blade clean so
that chain oil can be freely added.
Make sure to clean the cooling fi ns around
the cylinder, as the saw may otherwise
overheat during use.
Place the protective cover on the blade
before the chainsaw is put away for storage.
Empty the fuel into a suitable container
and store the chainsaw out of the reach of
children in a dry, frost-free location.
GB
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