8. SAFETY CHAINBRAKE
FIG. 2-9
# This area shows the part of chainsaw most
likely to cause kickback (fig. 9).
# In the event of kickback, the left hand will
come into contact With chain brake lever, that
incorporates a separate electrical switch to cut
out the current to the motor, stopping the chain
immediately ('O' position).
# To reset after operation of the chain brake,
disconnect from power supply and release
the brake by pulling the brake lever into the
rearward position ('1' position).
# Check chain tension before restarting.
9.SWITCHING ON/OFF
- SWITCH ON -
Hold the front handle with the left hand and the
rear handle with the right hand.
Press the lock off safety button (2) with the
thumb and press the start button (3).
- SWITCH OFF -
To stop the chainsaw, release the trigger.
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY SYSTEM
This chainsaw has a device that protects the
motor by disconnecting it when the effort is too
high. To restart, release the trigger.
Check that the chain is able to rotate.
Push the trigger and the lock-off button to start
again.
10. MAINTENANCE
The following suggestions deal with the daily
maintenance of the chainsaw. If they could not
be exhaustive, contact an authorised service
centre.
FIG. 1 - 2 - 6 - 8 - 10
# Ensure that the electric power lead (9) is not
damaged.
# Ensure that the motor and air slots (8) are
free and unobstructed.
# Check that the lubrication system is
30
adequate.
# Clean the chain brake and ensure that it
works properly.
# Turn the bar over everyday.
# Check the bar wear.
# E n s u r e t h a t t h e o i l f l o w h o l e i s
unobstructed.
# Clean the chain guide on the bar.
# Check the chain tension, sharpen the blades
and check their conditions eventually removing
irregularities.
# Check the guide bar sprocket conditions.
# Ensure that the oil reservoir and the oil filter
are clean.
This chainsaw meets all current legislation
requirements; in order to avoid injuries while
repairing, every repairing has to be done by
qualified staff in an authorized service centre.
CHAIN SHARPENING
FIG. 8
# Disconnect the cord from the mains supply.
# Wear protective gloves.
# Ensure the chain is correctly tensioned and
not too loose.
# Engage the chain brake (10) to block the
chain on the bar when sharpening.
# Use a round file for chain sharpening,
diameter equivalent to 1.1 times the cutting
tooth depth.
# File at a horizontal angle, 30° to the bar.
# File from inside towards outside of the tooth
only.
# Sharpen each tooth equally by using the same
number of strokes.
# File at an angle of 90° to the bar.
# Check the safety depth gauge height
every 5 chain sharpenings. Use depth gauge
measuring instrument to check the height of
the depth gauge.