Electrolux ES 15/1 User's Manual
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1. fall As soon as possible insert a felling lever or wedge into the cut The uncut part of the trunk is called the hinge as it is intended to guide the tree as it falls in cases where the cuts are not sufficient not straight or have been cut through completely the tree fall cannot be controlled extremely dangerous For this reason the various cuts must be performed with great precision When cutting operations are completed the tree will begin to fall Where necessary help tree fall using wedges or felling levers Limbing Once the tree has been felled the trunk must be limbed in other words the branches are removed from the trunk Do not underestimate this operation because the large majority of kickback accidents occur during this stage For this reason pay close attention to the position of the bar nose during cutting operations and always work on the left hand side of the trunk ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION This section contains information useful for maintaining the characteristic of ecocompatibility included in the origin design of the machine and as regards proper use and disposal of chain oil DESIGN In the design stage care was taken to develop an engine with reduced consumption and low emission of noise USE OF THE MACHINE The operations of filling the oil tank should be carried out in such a way as to avoid spilling oil and contaminating the soil and the environment DISPOSAL Do not dispose inappropria2. 8b Tighten the bar retaining knob strongly appropriate tool Tensioning the chain too tightly will overload the motor and cause damage insufficient tension can provoke chain derailing whereas a chain tightened correctly provides the best cutting characteristics and prolonged work life Check the tension regularly because the chain length tends to stretch with use especially when the chain is new after the first assembly the chain tension must be controlled after 5 minutes machine operation in any ENGLISH 6 case do not tighten the chain immediately after use but wait until it cools down In cases where the loosened chain needs to be adjusted always unscrew the bar retaining nuts knob before adjusting the chain tensioning screw knob adjust the tension and tighten the bar retaining nuts knob accordingly E START UP AND ARREST A 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 Start up grip both handles firmly release the chain brake lever press and maintain the switch block pressed in then press the switch at this point the switch block can be released Arrest The machine will stop whenever the switch is released In the case where the machine does not stop activate the chain brake disconnect the cable from the main line socket and take the machine to the Authorised Service Centre F BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION A 3 6 7 8 9 12 ATTENTION Insufficient lubrication will provoke chain breaking and can cause serious and even mor
3. bar retaining knob and remove the the chain cover chain cover 3a Mount the bar on the bar retaining screws 3b Mount the bar on the bar retaining screw pushing pushing it as far backward towards the pinion it as far backward towards the pinion as possible as possible 4 Oil the chain then position it over the pinion making it slide into the bar guide groove beginning with the upper part Attention Control that the sharp side of the cutting teeth face in a frontward direction on the upper part of the bar Set the chain tensioner pin in the chain tensioner pin housing Mount the chain cover making sure that the drive teeth of the chain are engaged in the pinion and in the guide 5a Close the bar retaining nuts screwing by 5b Screw the bar retaining knob loosely tightened hand 6a To spread the chain screw the chain 6b To spread the chain screw the chain tensioner tensioner screws in a clockwise direction to knob in a clockwise direction to loosen tension screw loosen tension screw in an anti clockwise in an anti clockwise direction when performing this direction when performing this operation operation maintain the bar nose raised upwards maintain the bar nose raised upwards T Spread the chain until the tension is correct that is when the chain is pulled upwards the drive tooth rise to the same level as the bar the chain must never droop on the underside of the bar 8a Tighten the bar retaining nuts using an
4. modes the CHAIN CATCHER first using the left wrist by pushing forwards or when This machine is equipped with a chain catcher fig 4 it comes into contact with the brake system as a result located under the pinion This mechanism is of kickback or by inertia in the case of particularly designed to arrest the backward chain movement in violent kickback the case of chain breaking or derailing These When the machine is used with the bar in horizontal situations can be avoided by ensuring correct chain position for example during tree felling the chain tension Refer to chapter D Assembly disassembly brake offers less protection because it can be REAR HAND GUARD activated by inertia only since the users hand is outside the range of action of the front hand guard This acts to protect fig 5 the hand in the case of fig 3 chain breaking or derailing N B When the chain brake is activated a safety switch cuts off all current to the motor D ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY Z 2 3 6 7 8 9 12 BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY Assembly methods change according to the type of your machine so please take care to refer to the illustrations and machine type marked on the label A Legend 9 ES15 ES16 ES18 Take great care when assembling to ensure this is performed correctly FOR ES 15 ES 16 FOR ES 18 1 Control that the chain brake is not activated If so deactivate it 2a Unscrew the bar retaining nuts and remove 2b Unscrew the
5. teknisia yksityiskohtia Tilverkaren reserverar sig ratten att andra fakta och uppgifter ur handboken utan f rvarning Producenten forbeholder sig ret til ndringer hvad ang r karakteristika og data i n rv rende instruktion n r som helst og uden varsel La firma productora se reserva la posibilidad de cambiar las caracter sticas y datos del presente manual en cualquier momento y sin previo aviso A casa productora se reserva a possibilidade de variar caracter sticas e dados do presente manual em qualquer momento e sen aviso pr vio La casa produttrice si riserva la possibilit di variare caratteristiche e dati del presente manuale in qualunque momento e senza preavviso A gy rt c g fenntartja a jogot arra hogy a haszn lati utasit sban megadott adatokon s technikai tulajdons gokon b rmikor s el zetes bejelent s n lk l v ltoztasson Adyw Trpoypd pparoc cuveyo 66 PEATIWONS TIPOIOVTWV TO ENYOOTAOIO ETTIPUAGOOETAI TOU OIKAIWLATOS va rporrorroie TIG TEXVIKEG Aerrrop peiec Trou avag povrai OTO EYXEIPIOIO AUTO xwp Tponyo pevn eiborro rjor Vzhledem k pokra uj c m inovac m si vyrobce vyhrazuje pr vo m nit technick hodnoty uveden v t to p ru ce bez predchoziho upozorneni W zwiazku z programem ciagtego ulepszania swoich wyrob w producent zastrzega sobie prawo do wprowadzania zmian w szczeg ach technicznych wymienionych w tej instrukcji bez uprzedniego zawiadomienia Instrukc
6. the machine has been switched off 10 Work area Control the whole work area carefully to check for any danger source e g roads paths electric cables dangerous trees etc Take special care when working on sloping ground Cluttered areas can lead to injuries before using the machine remove any stones glass cables metal components cans bottles and any other foreign matter from the work area Also take into consideration any danger risks that may not be noticed because of machine noise Make sure that a second person is within calling distance in the case of accident When working in isolated areas always carry a first aid kit and make sure you have advised others of your exact location ENGLISH 4 11 Work operations Never start work with the machine before performing the following remove the giude bar cover guard make sure that a sufficient amount of oil has reached the chain make sure you have a planned retreat path from falling trees when cutting trees It is strictly forbidden to use the machine for moving branches or roots in cases where there is any danger that the chain may come into contact with the ground electric protection or piled wood for cutting very thin branches or bushes these will break easily and can whip bystanders or the user causing serious injury for felling trees without adequate training and equipment correct ropes hooks etc starting sawing operations with the blade already enga
7. 04550 C Year 2004 12 17 Cutting depth gauge 18 Cutting tooth 19 Bar 20 Chain cover 21 Pinion 22 Chain catcher 23 Barretaining screws 24 Barretaining knob nuts 25 Nose sprocket 26 Guide bar cover guard 27 Spiked bumper 28 Chain tensioner pin housing 29 Lubrication hole 30 Guide groove 31 Oil pump adjustment knob LEGEND 1 Guaranteed noise level according to directive 2000 14 EC Double insulation CE marking of conformity Protection degree Rated frequency Rated power Alternate current Rated voltage Type Prefix Product code Year of manufacture last two figures e g 04 2004 OO ON O O1 FW PY Co N OM ET ee s ee Maximum bar length Manufacturer s name and address Serial number 16 Model ENGLISH 1 B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MEANING OF SYMBOLS Do not dispose ERR inappropriately Warning of the machine Deliver it to an Read the authorized instruction organization mana Always grip the carefull A cede y Y e machine with Protective two hands boots Kickback Protective danger goggles or visor protective Do not expose hearing moisture protection Protective cut Chain oil proof gloves Protective long cut proof trousers Chain brake deactivated activated Disconnect the plug if the cable is damaged Correct direction of the cutting teeth Manual use All persons using this mac
8. Electrolux Outdoor Products Via Como 72 23868 Valmadrera Lecco ITALIA Phone 39 0341 203111 Fax 39 0341 581671 www electrolux com Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents designs and trademarks in several countries Electrolux Outdoor Products 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world CAY PN 249411 REV 03 01 05 DO Electrolux GB FR NL NO FI SE DK ES PT INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read these instructions meds Zeile make sure you understand i them before using this unit Retain these instructions for future reference BETRIEBSANWEISUNG WICHTIGE INFORMATION Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handha bung des Ger ts aufmerksam durch Verwenden Sie es erst wenn Sie sicher sind da Sie alle Anweisungen verstanden haben und gut aufbewahren MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS Avant d utiliser
9. and closing the thumb and other fingers firmly around the handle during use the machine could slide forwards or backwards or create a reverse action provoking a kickback reaction holding the machine correctly reduces the risk of loosing control over the tool Always make sure that the cable extension cord is kept behind the user controlling that it does not create a source of danger for the user or for other persons and check that it cannot be damaged by heat sharp objects sharp edges oil etc Always assume a stable standing position on both legs keep the handles dry and clean during use keep all body parts and clothing well clear of the chain turn off the switch wait until the chain has stopped turning and activate the chain brake lever before putting down the saw never attempt to cut at heights over shoulder height always handle the machine with the utmost care check that the oil level never drops below MIN level controlling frequently before and during use Always remain on the left hand side of the machine during use and take great care if the bar needs to be inserted in a previously cut slit remove the bar from the slit when the chain is still in rotation 12 Transport and storage precautions Each time the work area is changed to another location disconnect the machine from the main line and activate the chain brake lever Mount the guide bar cover guard each time before transporting or storage Always carry
10. cet appareil veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez vous de les avoir comprises Conservez les instructions pour r f rence ult rieure HANDLEIDING BELANGRIJKE IMPORTANTS Lees deze handleiding aandachtig en zorg dat u ailes begrijpt alvorens de kettingzaag te gebrulken en be waar ze voor toekomstige raadpleging BRUKERHANDBOK VIKTIG INFORMASJON Les disse anvisningene ngye og forsikre deg om at du forstar dem Tor du bruker enheten og oppbevar dem for sen ere bruk OHJEKIRJA TARKEAA TIETOA Lue nama ohjeet huolellisesti ja varmista ett olet ymm rt nyt ne ennen kuin alat vee tata laitetta ja s ilyt my hemp tarvetta varten BRUKSANVISNING VIKTIG INFORMATION L s instruktionerna noggrant och f rs kra dig om att du f rst r dem innan du Aob utrustningen och spara dem f r framtida ehov BRUGERHANDBOG VIGTIGE OPLYSNINGER Laes instruktionerne omhyggeligt for du bruger enheden og gemme til senere henvisning MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INFORMACI N IMPORTANTE Lea atentamente las instrucciones y aseg rese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato Conserve las instrucciones para la referencia en el futuro MANUAL DQ OPERADOR INFORMACOES IMPORTANTES Queira ler cuidadosamente estas instruc es e tenha certeza de entend las antes de usar a serra e guarde para consulta futura IT HU GR CZ PL SK RU LV TR LIBRETTO D ISTRUZIONI INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI La
11. d correctly If even one single condition described above is not satisfactory DO NOT USE the machine 2 Repairs and Maintenance All the machine parts that can be replaced personally are clearly explained in the Assembly disassembly instructions chapter In the case of damaged or worn components always use exclusively original homologated accessories and spare parts that are available from official distributors Where necessary all other machine parts must be replaced exclusively by an Authorised Service Centre All danger risks increase considerably if maintenance operations are not performed regularly not performed by competent professional personnel or if non original accessories spare parts are mounted on the machine In any of the cases described above the manufacturer will not be held responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property In the case of any doubt please contact an Authorised Service Centre 3 Maintenance in complete safety All maintenance assembly disassembly and oil tank filling operations must be performed with the machine set in a stable position on a flat solid surface and with the cable plug disconnected from the electricity supply unless this is explicitly specified otherwise The chain must be arrested and the user must wear suitable protective gloves 4 Clothing When using this machine the user must wear the following homologated individual protective clothing close fitting pro
12. el type ES15 ES 15 1 ES 15 2 ES16 ES 16 1 ES18 starting from 2004 onwards manufactured by E O P I Valmadrera Italy comply with European Directive 98 37 EEC Machine Directive 93 68 EEC EEC Marking Directive amp 89 336 CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Devices directive 2000 14 EEC Enclosure V Valmadrera 19 05 2004 Pino Todero Technical Manager Electrolux Outdoor Products Italy S p A Via Como 72 23868 Valmadrera Lecco ITALIA O Technical Data Type ES 15 ES 16 ES 18 ES 15 1 ES 16 1 ES 15 2 Dry weight Kg 3 5 3 5 3 5 Oil tank volume cm 200 200 150 Bar length cm inches 30 12 35 14 40 16 Chain MPG370GLX 91VJ Chain pitch inches 3 8 3 8 3 8 Vibration Front handle m s ISO 7505 3 5 3 5 1 96 Rear handle m s ISO 7505 7 9 7 9 7 30 Measured sound power level LWa dB A ISO 9207 111 14 111 14 103 Guarateed sound power level Lwa dB A ISO 9207 113 113 104 Sound pressure level at operator s ear dB A 98 98 94 EN 27182 Minimum wire cross section wires num mm 2x1 2x1 2x1 Maximum cable length m 30 30 30 ENGLISH 12
13. g veenduge et olete k igest t pselt aru saanud ROKASGRAMATA SVARIGA INFORMACIJA Pirms ier ces izmanto anas uzmanigi izlasiet rokasgr matu un Pee ka j s labi saprotat t s saturu Saglab jiet rokasgr matu lal n kotnc b tu iespcjams atsvaidzinat j su zin anas KULLANMA KYLAVUZU ONEMLI TALIMATLAR Buradaki bilgileri dikkatlice okuyunuz ve aleti kullanmaya baslamadan nce t m talimatlarin tarafinizdan anla lm oldu undan emin olunuz Gerekti i zaman basvurabilmeniz i in saklay n z Due to a constant product improvement programme the factory reserves the right to modify technical details mentioned in this manual without prior notice Im Sinne des Fortschritts beh lt sich der Hersteller das Recht vor technische Anderungen ohne vorherigen Hinweis durchzuf hren La Maison se r serve la possibilit de changer des caract ristiques et des donn es de ce manuel n importe quel moment et sans pr avis Door konstante produkt ontwikkeling behoud de fabrikant zich het recht voor om rechnische specificaties zoals vermeld in deze handleiding te veranderen zonder biervan vooraf bericht te geven Produsenten forbeholder seg all rett og mulighet til forandre tekniske detaljer i denne manualen uten forh ndsvarsel Jatkuvan tuotteen parannusohjelman t hden valmistaja pidattaa oikeuden vaihtaa ilman ennakkovaroitusta t ss ohjekirjasessa mainittuja
14. ged in a previous groove or slit using the machine while standing on stepladders or other unstable surfaces using the machine in extreme weather conditions inclement weather with reduced visibility and insufficient lighting very low temperatures very hot damp climates fog rain wind at night etc using the machine with arms stretched work must always be performed in a manner to ensure that the user can react immediately to unexpected conditions it is forbidden to leave the machine unguarded permitting others to touch the cable extension cord or the machine forcing the machine during cutting action this can lead to motor damage or loss of control over the machine blocking the switch or the switch block with adhesive tape or other materials Always remember to cut wood only never cut plastic metal or other materials make sure that the switch is NOT turned ON before inserting the plug in the socket or releasing the chain brake lever make sure that the chain is not in contact with any objects at the moment the switch is turned ON Keep all bystanders and animals well clear of the work area where necessary fence off the area and use warning signs at a minimum distance of 2 5 m times the trunk height in any case no less than ten meters Wherever possible use a vice or a saw horse to block the wood to be cut always hold the machine as follows Grip the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right h
15. gpas le istruzioni attentamente e capirle bene prima di usare l utensile Conservare per ulteriore consultazione HASZNALATI UTMUTATO Jotallast vallalni csak rendeltet sszer en hasznalatba vett g pekre tudunk K rj hogy a g p hasznalatba v tele el tt gondosan olvassa el a kezel si utas t sokat EFXEIPIAIO XEIPIZMOE 2HMANTIKE2 l TAHPOQOOPIE Aiag ore rrpooexrix avr c ric o nyy ec xai PPOVT OTE va ric xaravorjoere avr TO urjx vnpa xai uA ere TO yia va TO cupBouAeUeoTE OTO HEAAOV NAVOD K POUZIVANI DULEZITA INFORMACE Nez za nete stroj pou vat p e t te si pros m velmi pero tyto instrukce a ujist te se Ze jste jjm porozum li Uschovejte si tento n vod pro pouziti i v budoucnu INSTRUKCJA OBSUUGI Gwarancja traci waynoua w przypadku uyywania urzadzenia do cel w innych niy wymienione w instrukcji obs ugi Prosimy o uwayne przeczytanie instrukcji oraz o stoowanie siae do zalecen i wskazowek w niej zawartych NAVOD NA OBSLUHU DOLEZITA INFORMACIA Pred pou it m stroja si starostlivo pros pie tento n vod na obsluhu a uistite sa e ste mu d kladne porozumeli N vod starostlivo uschovajte pre potrebu v bud cnosti PABOUME MHCTPYKLIMM BAOKHbIE CBEQEHUA BHumatenbHo npouurarb n NOHATb MHCTDykLIM nepen UcnoNnb3OBaHNeM o6opygoBaHna XpaHMTb MHCTDpykuMM ANA DanbHeNLWUXx KOHCyIBTaLIMM KASUTUSJUHEND TAHTIS INFORMATSIOON Lugege EEN enne seadme kasutamist kindlasti p hjalikult l bi nin
16. he cut from above for about 1 3 of the diameter and then continue from underneath to meet the overcut Tree felling ATTENTION Never attempt to fell a tree if you do not have the necessary experience and in any case never fell trees that have trunks with a diameter larger than the length of the bar This operation is reserved for expert machine users with adequate equipment When felling a tree the aim is to have the tree fall in the most convenient position for the following limbing and bucking operations Avoid trees falling on top of other trees Felling trees that are entangled with other trees is a very dangerous operation First of all decide which is the best direction for the tree to fall by evaluating the following objects or other plants around the tree the inclination the curve wind direction and greatest branch concentration Take into account dead or broken branches that may break off during felling creating a further danger risk ATTENTION During tree felling operations in critical conditions always remove ear protection immediately after cutting operations to be able to listen for unusual noises and any warning signals Preliminary cutting operations and identifying the retreat path Eliminate any branches that interfere with the job fig 8 starting from top to bottom and then always keeping the trunk between the user and the machine eliminate the more difficult branches afterwards piece by piece Elimi
17. hine must read the user manual completely with extreme care and where possible must also be present during a practical demonstration on correct machine use in order to be familiar with all user operations in complete safety as well as all the cutting techniques possible with this machine For this reason the user manual must be included with the machine in the case of sale or loan to another person Please ENGLISH 2 Refrain from Turn the machine off remember that ALL parts of the user manual are important as they are included to help prevent injury to the user and damage to the machine Following correct manual procedure does not necessarily prevent all danger risk but certainly reduces the probability or effects of injury or damage Manual layout Section B is divided into various parts that are referred to in the rest of the manual and marked with the Warning sign followed by the reference number of the corresponding component to draw the readers attention to the main safety procedure linked with that particular situation the machine parts shown in A GENERAL DESCRIPTION are indicated in italics in the text for easy identification Precautions prior to machine use Never permit this machine to be used by any persons who are not perfectly familiar with the manual instructions who are not in good physical and mental condition who are not sufficiently competent and by children local regulations may somet
18. imes limit the age of operators permitted to use the machine lnexperienced persons must follow a training period operating on a saw horse only The user is responsible for any accidents that may cause injury to other persons and damage to property as well as any other type of danger risk The machine must never be used for operations other than those specifically described in this manual and exclusively with the bars and chains indicated This machine must never be used when users are tired or not in good physical condition or if under the effect of any substance that may alter their physical or mental condition pharmaceuticals alcohol drugs etc Make certain that the user knows how to stop the motor and chain in case of necessity Take great care and pay close attention at all times when using this machine following all general behaviour rules according to good sense 1 Control checks Control the machine with care before use each time especially if it has been subject to strong impact or if it shows any signs of malfunction Check that the machine has been assembled correctly that all components are in correct condition and perfectly clean Perform all operations described in the chapter Maintenance before each use Make sure that all spanners and tools used for adjustment operations have been removed that all screws and nuts are in their correct housing and tightened correctly and that the bar and the chain are mounte
19. ja jest cz ci wyposa enia Proizvajalec si pridr uje pravico da spremeni zna ilnosti in podatke pri ujo ega priro nika v katerem koli trenutku in brez predhodnega obvestila KomnaHua nponsBognTenb coxpaHser 3a co o npaBo N3MEHATb XApaKTEpNCTNKN M aHHbIe B HACTOALEM pYKOBOACTBE B NIOGO MOMEHT M Dez npegBapuTenbHoro N3BELEHMNA Tootja j tab endale iguse muuta k esolevas kasutusjuhendis kirjeldatud omadusi ja andmeid suvalisel hetkel ja sellest eelnevalt ette teatamata izgatavot js saglab ties bas jebkur br d un bez br din juma main t aj rokasgr mat eso os datus un raksturl knes retici firma bu kullanma k lavuzunda yer alan zellik ve verilerin istedigi zamanda ve haber vermeksizin de i tirebilme hakk n kendinde sahip tutar A GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 Rearhandle 2 Rear hand guard 3 Front handle 4 Front hand guard chain brake lever 5 Chain tensioner knob screw 6 Chain tensioner pin 7 Oil tank cap 8 Oil tank inspection gauge 9 Air vents 10 Cable 11 Manual 12 Switch 13 Switch block 14 Chain 15 Drive tooth 16 Cutting link 2 adrera LC IT 16 Model PNC ML Serial Number IXXXXXXXXXX 975301201 42012345 Type V H W 9 ia 2 ELECTROLUX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS lJalmadrercatL C ITALY L max 400m C P N 953988237 S N 02 379058 TYPE ES 16 Hz50 W1658 V238 1 2 3 4 Example of identification label d Q
20. l impact on the kickback danger zone never mount incorrect bars or chains make sure the chain is always sharp and sharpen according to correct methods because incorrect sharpening can cause kickback when choosing the bar remember that the smaller the nose radius the smaller the kickback danger zone C SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 1 3 6 8 12 SWITCH BLOCK Your machine is equipped with a device fig 1 that when deactivated stops the switch from being pressed thus preventing accidental start up CHAIN BRAKE ACTION ON SWITCH RELEASE for ES18 models only Your machine is equipped with a device that blocks the chain immediately as soon as the switch is released If this device should not work at any time the machine must NOT be used and must be taken to an Authorised Service Centre FRONT HAND GUARD CHAIN BRAKE LEVER The front hand guard fig 2 is designed to prevent your left hand from coming into contact with the chain on condition that the machine is held correctly according to instructions The front hand guard also acts as a chain brake including a device that blocks the chain in a few fractions of a second in the case of kickback The chain brake is released when the front hand guard is pulled backwards and blocked in position the chain is able to move The chain brake is activated when the front hand guard is pushed forward the chain is blocked ENGLISH 5 The chain brake can be activated in two
21. nate all plants that interfere with work operations and control the area for possible obstacles rocks roots ditches etc when planning the retreat path to follow during tree fall Refer to the illustration fig 9 for the directions to be maintained A predicted tree fall direction B Retreat path C Danger zone FELLING CUTS fig 10 In order to ensure that the user has complete control over the tree fall the cutting instructions are as follows The cut that controls the fall direction of the tree is to be executed first First of all cut the UPPER PART of the directional notch on the side the tree must fall Remain on the right hand side of the tree and cut using the chain pull method then cut the LOWER PART that must meet the end of the upper part The depth of the directional notch must be 74 of the trunk diameter with an angle of at least 45 between upper ENGLISH 9 and lower cut The meeting point between the two sides of the notch is called directional cut line This line must be perfectly horizontal at right angles 90 to the felling direction The felling cut that provokes the tree fall is performed at 3 to 5 cm above the lower part of the directional felling cut line finishing at a distance of 1 10 of the trunk from the notch Remain on the left hand side of the tree and cut using the chain pulling method and the spiked bumper Check that the tree does not move in a direction other than that predicted for the
22. nder pressure dry dead trees etc sudden splitting can be very dangerous the bar or the chain from becoming blocked in the cutting notch if this should occur disconnect the machine from the main electricity supply and try to raise the trunk using an appropriate tool as a lever do not attempt to free the machine by shaking or pulling as this could cause damage or injury ENGLISH 8 Situations that can lead to kickback reactions During machine use fig 1 When cutting on sloping ground always work uphill of the trunk to avoid being hit if the trunk should roll downhill Release the switch after each cutting action prolonged dry running of the motor will provoke serious damage When felling trees always finish the job a partially cut tree could break and fall At the end of each cutting operation the user will notice a considerable change in the strength necessary for controlling the machine Great care must be taken not to loose control Below is a description of two different types of cutting operation Cutting action by pulling the chain from top to bottom fig 2 can lead to dangerous sudden movement of the machine towards the trunk with consequential loss of control Where possible use the spiked bumper during cutting operations Cutting action pushing the chain from bottom to top fig 3 will lead to the danger of a sudden movement of the machine in the direction of the user with the risk of hi
23. nments are particularly dirty or dusty the operations described must be performed more frequently than mentioned in the instructions Before each use Control that the chain oil pump functions correctly direct the bar towards a clear surface at a distance of about 20 centimetres after the machine has run for about a minute the surface should show clear traces of oil fig 1 Check that excessive strength is not needed for activating and deactivating the chain brake Also check that it is not activated too easily and that it is not blocked Then check chain brake function as follows release the chain brake grip the machine correctly and start up the machine activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forward with the left wrist or arm but without removing the hand from the handle fig 2 If the chain brake is working correctly the chain should be blocked immediately ENGLISH 7 Check that the chain is sharpened correctly See below in good working condition and that the tension is correct If the chain is irregularly worn or if the cutting teeth are only 3 mm high the chain must be replaced fig 3 Clean the air vents regularly to prevent motor overheating Check that the switch and switch block function correctly to be performed with the chain brake released press the switch and the switch block and control that they return to idle position as soon as they are released control that it is impossible to
24. press the switch without activating the switch block Check that the chain catcher and the right hand guard are in correct condition without any visible faults such as damaged material Every 2 3 hours of use Control the bar condition if necessary clean the lubrication holes fig 4 and the guide grooves fig 5 carefully If the groove is worn or shows signs of deep notching it must be replaced Turn the bar to ensure even wear fig 6 Clean the pinion regularly and check that it has not been subject to excess wear fig 7 Lubricate the nose sprocket with bearing grease through the hole shown in the illustration fig 8 Chain sharpening When necessary If the chain does not cut correctly or requires hard bar pressure against the wood and if the sawdust is very fine this is a sign that it is not sharpened correctly If the cutting action produces no sawdust this means the cutting edge has been worn completely and the chain is pulverising the wood during cutting A well sharpened chain crosses through the wood without effort or pressure and produces large long wood shavings The cutting side of the chain is composed of the cutting link fig 9 with a cutting tooth fig 10 and a cutting limit gauge fig 11 The difference between these determines the cutting depth a file guide and a 4mm diameter round file are needed to obtain good sharpening results Follow the instructions below Once the chain has been mounted and the tension is co
25. rrectly adjusted and the chain brake is activated position the file guide perpendicular to the bar as shown in the illustration fig 12 filing the cutting teeth at the angle shown fig 13 always working from the interior towards the exterior lessening the pressure during the return Stage it is very important to follow the instructions perfectly excessive or insufficient sharpening angles or an incorrect file diameter will increase the risk of kickback To obtain higher precision on side angles it is advisable to position the file so that it exceeds the upper cutter by about 0 5 mm File all the teeth on one side first then turn the machine over and repeat the operation Make sure that after sharpening operations all teeth are the same length and that the height of the depth gauge is 0 6 mm lower than the upper cutter check the height using a proper template and file with a flat file all protruding parts rounding off the front part of the depth gauge fig 14 paying attention to not file the kickback protection tooth fig 15 Every 30 hours use Take the machine to the Authorised Service Centre for general revision and control check on brake components PERIODS OF PROLONGED DISUSE Always empty the fuel tank with the same precautions used in filling it H CUTTING TECHNIQUES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 When using the machine prevent fig 1 cutting in conditions where the trunk could split during cutting wood u
26. s and electricity lines must be homologated to standard and in compliance with current regulations Make sure that the main line to which the machine is connected is equipped with a residual current device RCD with a current capacity no higher than 30mA Make sure that all cables plugs and the residual current device are in correct working condition that they comply with required characteristics are mounted or hooked up correctly and are perfectly clean Never disconnect the machine from the main line by pulling on the cable Never use or store the machine and extension cord in damp environments If the cable is damaged in any way disconnect immediately from the main line socket taking great care not to touch any exposed wires Avoid all contact with grounded surfaces when using the machine metal piping cables lightening conductors etc When working outdoors all extension cords attached to the machine must be homologated for use out of doors Avoid tying any knots in electric cables and never use rolled up extension cords 8 Health precautions Heat During use pinion and chain reach very high temperatures take care not to touch these parts while hot 9 Health precautions Sharp or moving parts Never touch the chain except when the machine is switched off in any case always take great care since the chain is very sharp and can cut even when stopped Remember that the chain will continue to rotate for a short time after
27. tal injury Bar and chain lubrication is performed by an automatic pump If your machine is equipped with an oil pump adjustment knob optional the chain lubrication can be adjusted as shown in the illustration fig 1 according to the type of cutting operation in hand dry wood more oil green wood less oil long bar more oil short bar less oil Take great care to ensure that the chain is always sufficiently lubricated by never closing the pump completely Refer to Maintenance for indications on ensuring that the chain oil is sufficiently distributed Choice of chain oil Always use new oil only special type for chains with adequate viscosity the oil must adhere well and guarantee good running properties in both winter and summer lf chain oil is not available EP 90 transmission oil can be used Never use waste oil because this is this harmful to health the machine and the environment Make sure that the oil is suitable for the temperature of the environment where the tool will be used For temperatures under 0 C certain oils become denser overloading the pump and causing damage Contact your Authorised Service Centre for advice on oil choice Filling oil tank Unscrew the oil tank cap and fill the tank taking care not to spill any oil if this occurs clean the machine carefully fig 2 and then screw the cap back on tightly G MAINTENANCE A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 ATTENTION In cases where work enviro
28. tective clothing safety boots with non slip soles crush proof toe puffs and cut proof protection cut proof vibration proof gloves protective goggles or safety visor remove protective film where present ear protection muffs helmet if there is any danger of falling objects some efficient method to cover or tie hair back from shoulder length if hair is longer than shoulders dust proof mask DO NOT WEAR shorts loose clothing unbuttoned clothing or any jewellery that could become caught in moving machine parts Do not wear sandals and never work bare footed 5 Health precautions Vibrations and Noise levels Avoid using the machine for long periods of time the noise and vibrations can be dangerous causing irritation stress fatigue and hypacusia hearing problems Prolonged machine use exposes the user to vibrations that can generate white finger phenomenon Raynaud s Phenomenon carpal tunnel syndrome and similar disturbances This can lead to a lack of sensitivity in the hands making it difficult to notice changes in temperature as well as causing numbness When using the machine regularly or in continuation the user must control the condition of his hands very carefully If any of the symptoms described above appear consult a doctor immediately ENGLISH 3 6 Health precautions Chemical agents Avoid all chain oil contact with skin and eyes 7 Health precautions Electricity All extension cords plug
29. tely of the machine when it is no longer usable Deliver it to an authorized organization for proper disposal in compliance with the regulation in force The symbol X on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product ENGLISH 10 M TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Motor does Motor turns The machine Motor turns Braking not start with difficulty starts but improperly or devices do or loses does not cut at reduced not stop the powe proper speeds line is powered Make sure the machine is properly plugged in Make sure your cable ext cord is not damaged brake is not activated Check that chain is properly assembled Check lubrification as in chapters F and G Make sure that the chain is sharp Contact authorised centre ENGLISH 11 N DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned authorized by E O P I declares that the following products mod
30. the machine by hand with the bar facing backwards or when transporting the machine in a vehicle always attach it securely to prevent damage Never carry the machine by the cable After use store the machine in a dry high place far from heat sources and out of reach of children 13 Precautions against fire risk Never use the machine in areas where there are naked flames inflammable or potentially explosive materials 14 Kickback reaction The kickback reaction consists of a violent upwards reverse action of the bar towards the user This generally occurs if the upper part of the bar nose called the kickback danger zone comes into contact with some object or if the chain is blocked in the wood The kickback reaction is a very quick sudden motion along the bar cutting plane generally in an upward direction but this also depends on the machine position during cutting action Kickback can make the user loose control of the machine provoking dangerous and even mortal accidents i e if the saw with the chain in rotation is thrust back against the user The chain brake lever and other safety devices are not sufficient to protect the user against injury the user must be well aware of the conditions that can provoke the reaction and prevent them by paying very close attention according to experience together with prudent and correct machine handling for example never cut several branches at a time because this can cause accidenta
31. tting the user or an impact of the kickback danger zone on the trunk resulting in strong kickback extreme care must be taken when cutting in this manner The safest method for using the machine is to block the log on a sawhorse cutting from top to bottom on the portion outside the sawhorse fig 4 Spiked bumper use Where possible use the spiked bumper to ensure safer cutting action plant it in the bark or surface of the trunk in order to maintain more control over the machine Below are descriptions of typical cutting procedure to be adopted for specific situations However these should be assessed each time to calculate whether the method is most suitable or not in order to use a method with the least possible risk Trunk on the ground Risk of touching the ground with the chain once the bar has passed trough the trunk fig 5 Cut from top to bottom through the whole trunk Towards the end of the cut proceed very carefully to prevent the chain from hitting the ground If it is possible cut 2 3 of the trunk roll it over and cut the remaining third from top to bottom to limit the risk of the chain touching the ground Trunk supported at one end only Risk of trunk breaking during cutting action fig 6 Begin the cut from underneath for about 1 3 of the diameter and then finish the cutting action from the top to meet the undercut Trunk supported at both ends Risk of pinching the chain fig 7 Begin t
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