Starting Up; Filling The Oil Tank - AL-KO Solo 621 Manual De Instrucciones

9) Important instructions for your personal safety
a) General safety instructions
1. Children and young persons under 18 may not
operate electrical chain saws, with the exception of
apprentices older than 16 under the supervision of a
trained adult.
2. The chain saw may only be used by persons who
have suffi cient experience.
3. Always keep these Operating Instructions together
with the chain saw.
4. Only lend or give this chain saw to persons who are
familiar with its use. Also give them these Operating
Instructions.
b) Instructions on using the chain saw safely
5. Attention! Read the Operating Instructions care-fully
and have yourself instructed in the use of a chain saw
before you use it for the fi rst time.
6. Always store your electric tools in a safe place. Elec-
tric tools not being used should be stored in a dry,
inaccessible or locked place, outside the reach of
children.
7. Check the extension cable regularly and replace it if it
gets worn or damaged.
8. Check the power cable for damage or cracks every
time before you use it. Damaged cables must be
replaced.
9. Always hold the chain saw with both hands while
working with it.
10. The chain saw must be disconnected from the power
supply before you tighten the chain, exchange the
chain or carry out any other work on the saw. -
Withdraw the plug!
11. During work breaks put the machine down in such a
manner that nobody is at risk.
12. When switching on the chain saw, ensure that it is
supported well and hold it fi rmly. The chain and bar
must be free.
13. Withdraw the plug immediately if the power cable is
damaged or cut.
14. The chain saw may only be connected to socket
outlets with earthing contact and tested electrical
installations. We recommend the use of a residual-
current-operated circuit-breaker. The fuse must have
a value of 16 A and mustn't be used by other consu-
mers while working with the chain saw.
15. The cable must be winded off completely when you
use a cable drum.
16. Ensure that the power cable has no kinks and is not
damaged.
17. The chain saw may only be used in a completely
assembled state. No protective devices may be
missing.
18. Switch the chain saw off immediately if you notice any
changes in the machine.
19. Always have a fi rst-aid kit fulfi lling DIN 13164 at hand
in case of accidents.
20. If the chain saw comes into contact with earth, stones,
nails or other foreign objects, withdraw the plug
immediately and check the chain as well as the bar.
21. Ensure that no chain oil penetrates into the earth or
sewage. Always place the chain saw on something
that will absorb any oil dripping from the bar or chain.
22. Avoid to use the trimmer in poor weather conditions,
especially if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
c) Warning to the danger of recoil ("kickback")
23. If possible, use a stand.
24. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
25. Only place a running saw on the object to be cut.
Never start the machine while the chain rests on
something.
26. So called piercing cuts with the bar tip may only be
carried out by trained personnel.
d) Instructions on safe working techniques
27. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees is forbidden.
28. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while it is being
cut.
29. Watch out for splintering wood. While you are sawing
you may be injured by fl ying wood chips.
30. Do not use the chain saw to lever or move the wood.
31. Only cut with the lower section of the saw. The saw
will be repulsed towards you if you try and cut with the
upper section of the saw.
32. Ensure that the wood is free of stones, nails or other
foreign objects.
33. We recommend that fi rst-time users are instructed
practically as to the correct use of the chain saw and the
required personal safety equipment by an experienced
operator; the cutting of round wood or logs should be
trained on a log stand or similar rack-type device fi rst.
34. Keep the running chain saw from touching the ground
or wire fences.

3. Starting up

3.1. Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1-2)
The chain saw must never be operated without suffi cient
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.
Only use high quality branded chain saw oil, avail-
able from specialist dealers.
We recommend chain saw oil, please enquire
with your specialist supplier.
Do not use old oil. This will damage the chainsaw and will
also lead to loss of the guarantee.
• Before fi lling the oil tank, pull out the mains plug
• Open the twist cap .
• Fill approx. 300 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 fi ttings
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
suffi ciently lubricated.
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