Operation Manual

Safety regulations - Beim Zusammenbau, Reinigung, bei Wartung und Reparatur, Before starting the tool

ENGLISH 9

2.6 During assembly, cleaning, maintenance and repair

• The power tool must not be assembled, maintained, repaired or stored in the vicinity of naked

flames.

• The engine must be switched off and the stop switch set to "Stop“ for the duration of all work

performed on the guide bar and saw chain (for assembly, cleaning, maintenance and repairs)

(ideally the spark plug connector should be unplugged as well). Always use protective gloves.

• The power tool requires regular maintenance. Only perform maintenance or repairs yourself if the

relevant operations are covered in the operating instructions. All other work should be performed

by an authorised specialist workshop.

• During maintenance of the silencer or when checking that the silencer is firmly positioned, never

touch the silencer if it is still hot – risk of burns! The silencer gives off extremely large amounts of

heat.

• Only genuine replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer must be used for any repairs.

• No changes must be made to the power tool, as this could affect the safety of the device and

increase the risk of accident or injury.

2.7 Before starting the tool

Check the tool every time before starting it to make sure that the complete power tool is operationally

safe. The following points should be checked in addition to the points listed in the operating and

maintenance instructions (chapter 8):

• The stop switch must be easy to switch.

• The throttle control must move freely and return automatically to the idle position. If the throttle

control is operated while the choke lever is pressed in then this must cancel any part throttle stop

that is set.

• The guide bar must be firmly secured. Always check that the chain has the correct tension and

adjust the tension if required before starting the tool.

• Also check that the ignition cable and spark plug connector are firmly in place. If there is a loose

connection this can result is sparks which could ignite any escaping fuel/air mixture – fire hazard!

If anything is not as it should be, signs of damage are evident, settings are incorrect or the functional

integrity of the unit is compromised, do not start up the power tool. Instead, have it checked by a

specialist workshop.