operation manual

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Maintenance and care
To prevent the chain saw becoming trapped and
the wood splintering, first saw through 1/3 of the
trunk diameter from above, then saw through the
remainder from underneath, up as far as the cut
made from above (11).
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury
due to kickback!
The operator can be fatally
injured by kickback of the
appliance.
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It is essential to comply
with the measures in or-
der to avoid any kick-
back.
7.4 Cutting converted timber (12)
Heed the following points during this work:
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Use a secure cutting surface (sawing trestle,
wedges, beams).
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Make sure you are standing securely and
that your bodyweight is evenly distributed.
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Secure logs to prevent them twisting.
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Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning. Never switch on the chain saw already
in the kerf.
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Do not secure the wood with your foot and do
not get another person to hold it.
8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING!
Danger of cutting inju-
ries
Danger of cutting injuries
when reaching into sharp-
edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
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Before maintenance,
care and cleaning work,
always switch off the
appliance. Remove the
rechargeable battery.
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Always wear protective
gloves during mainte-
nance, care and clean-
ing work.
The chain saw complies with all relevant safety
standards. Repairs are only allowed to be per-
formed by qualified specialists, and with the ex-
clusive use of genuine spare parts.
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After each use, check the chain saw for wear
and renew any damaged components.
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Do not get the machine wet or expose it to
moisture. Clean plastic parts with a cloth and
do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
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Clean the cooling air slots if they are blocked.
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Do not spray the chain saw not with water
and do not use a high-pressure cleaner.
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Only use spare parts specified by the manu-
facturer.