POWPG20210 EN
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7 TRANSPORTING THE CHAINSAW
Before transporting the chainsaw, always remove the plug from the power socket and slide the
chain guard over the rail and chain. If several cuts are to be performed with the chain saw, the
saw must be switched off between cuts.
8 BEFORE STARTING UP
▪ The voltage and current supply must comply with the ratings on the type plate.
▪ Before commencing work, always check that the chainsaw works properly and is safe to
operate.
▪ Check also that the chain lubrication and the oil gauge are in good working order (see Fig.
4). When the oil lever is approx. 5 mm from the bottom mark, you must top up with oil.
When the oil level is higher you can work without worry.
▪ Switch on the chain saw and hold it above the ground. Be careful not allow the chainsaw
to touch the ground. For safety reasons it is best to keep a clearance of at least 20 cm. If
you now see growing traces of oil, the chain lubrication system is working correctly. If
there are no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (Fig. 2, C), the upper chain
tensioning borehole and the oil duct, or contact your Customer Service. (Be sure to read
the section “Filling in chain oil and chain lubrication” on this point).
▪ Check the chain tension and retention, if necessary (see the section “Tensioning the saw
chain” on this point).
▪ Make sure the chain brake is working properly (see also the section “Releasing the chain
brake”).
9 ASSEMBLY
9.1 Fitting the guide bar and chain
If the chain saw is already connected to the power supply: Pull the plug
from the socket outlet. Wear protective gloves whenever doing any work on
the saw chain.
Important: The front finger guard (3) must always be in the top (vertical) position (Fig. 5).
The guide bar and saw chain are supplied separately. To assemble, first unscrew the lock nut
(5) and remove the sprocket cover (18). The guide bolt (17) must be in the centre of the guide.
If necessary, adjust the chain tensioning with the chain wheel (16).
To prevent injury on the sharp cutting edges, always wear gloves when
assembling, tensioning and checking the chain.
Before assembling the guide bar with the saw chain, check the cutting direction of the teeth!
The running direction is marked with an arrow on the sprocket cover (18). To determine the
direction of cut, it may be necessary to turn over the saw chain (4). Hold the guide bar (7)
vertically with the tip pointing upwards and put on the saw chain (4), beginning at the tip of the
bar.
Then assemble the guide bar with the saw chain as follows:
Place the guide bar with the saw chain on the chain wheel (16) and guide bolt (17).
Place the saw chain round the chain wheel (16) and make sure it is correctly mounted (see
Fig. 1, A).
Place the sprocket cover (18) on top and tighten gently with the lock nut (5). Now the saw
chain has to be correctly tensioned.
