ELECTRIC CHAINSAW MODEL No: CECS405 Part No: 3402070 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1007
PARTS LIST This is an important document, and should be retained DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare that this product complies to the following standards/directives: 98/37/EC (ANNEX IV) 2000/14/EC CERTIFICATE No. BM 60010520 0001 REPORT No.
PARTS LIST NO PART CONTENTS QTY PART NUMBER NO PART QTY 1 E shape retaining ring 1 HTCECS40501 23-1 Seal Ring 1 2 Sprocket 1 HTCECS40502 23-2 Insert plate of right housing 1 3 Seal cover 1 HTCECS40503 24 Washer 7 PART NUMBER Declaration of Conformity ................................................... 2 Contents ............................................................................... 3 HTCECS40524 Guarantee ...............................................................
Thank you for purchasing this Electric Chain Saw. Before attempting to use the chain saw, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the chain saw giving you long and satisfactory service. EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM GUARANTEE • This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
STORAGE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • Always store the chainsaw with the guard in place. • Make sure that the chainsaw is stored out of the reach of children. This product is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing at any time, ensure that a plug of identical specification is used. • Never hang the chainsaw by the handle, always store the chainsaw on a flat stable surface.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! When using this chain saw, basic safety precautions, including the following, should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Make sure that you have read all of these instructions before using this chain saw. Keep this booklet in a safe place for future reference. Persons not familiar with this booklet should not use the tool. Make sure that the chain saw is disconnected from the mains supply before continuing.
NEW BAR AND CHAIN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. FITTING A NEW BAR AND CHAIN 1) Fit the spiral wheel (removed from the old bar) to the new bar as shown below. Spiral Wheel CARRYING THE CHAIN SAW - Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped and disconnected from the mains supply. Keep your finger off the switch and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear. Always fit the chain guard when transporting the chain saw.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NEW BAR AND CHAIN KEEP YOUR CHAIN SAW CLEAN AND SHARP - Never allow dirt or sawdust to build up on the saw chain, chain bar or the cooling vents. Keep the saw chain sharp and oiled. Make sure that the handles are clean and free from oil and grease. WARNING! You must not attempt to sharpen your existing chain. This requires specialist tools and should only be performed by a qualified professional DO NOT - Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not operate correctly.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KICKBACK When it is not possible to use a sawhorse, follow the procedure below: WARNING! WARNING! Make sure that the area is clear of debris, people and animals before cutting. 1. Kickback may occur when the tip of the chainsaw touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain. Tip contact in some cases may cause a fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
WARNING SYMBOLS CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS 3. BUCKING The following symbols are displayed on the chain saw in order to remind you of the safety precautions you should take when operating the chain saw. Warning! - When using this chain saw, basic safety precautions, including those in this user guide, should be observed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Warning! - Read this user guide thoroughly before use and keep in a safe place for future reference.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2. LIMBING Limbing is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. 4 5 WARNING! 7 1 Do not stand on the tree trunk while limbing. WARNING! Make sure that the tree trunk is safely supported before limbing. 12 Limbing should be performed by working from one end of the trunk towards the other. See diagram below. 13 6 14 9 10 11 3 2 WARNING! Do not remove any branches that are supporting the trunk.
GETTING STARTED CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety and the safety of others make sure that you have read and understood all of the safety warnings on pages 4 to 10 before continuing with this section. NOTE: Before cutting completely through the trunk, use wooden or plastic wedges, to prevent binding the bar or chain in the cut. Wedges will also help the felling direction. See diagram below. 1.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before felling a tree, make sure that there are no local by-laws that apply (e.g. restrictions) Typically, felling consists of two main cutting operations, the notching cut (C) and the felling cut (D). WARNING! Never walk in front of a tree that has a notch cut. 1. Start by making the diagnal part of the cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). 2. Do not cut the lower part of the notch cut (C) too deep into the trunk.
GETTING STARTED CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS To adjust the chain tension, proceed as follows: 1 2 Ensure the chain brake handle is in the disengaged position (the chain brake handle should be pulled back towards the handle). Loosen the housing cover by slightly rotating the housing cover lock , (do not remove). See diagram below. 1. FELLING A TREE Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees with a diameter of 15-18 cm can usually be felled using a single cut.
USING THE CHAIN SAW GETTING STARTED WARNING! WARNING! For your safety and the safety of others make sure that you have read and understood all of the safety warnings on pages 4 to 10 before continuing with this section. For your own safety make sure that you have read and understood this user guide before continuing. OPERATING THE CHAIN SAW 5 When the chain tension is correct, whilst still supporting the tip of the bar, re-tighten the housing cover lock securely.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Chain brake test procedure 4. TESTING THE CHAIN BRAKE 1 Make sure that the chain brake is in the disengaged position. WARNING! 2 For your safety and the safety of others make sure that you have read and understood all of the safety warnings on pages 4 to 10 before continuing with this section. Place the chain saw on a firm, flat, dry surface that is clear of any debris. Do not let the saw come into contact with any objects.
