D Instructions On Safe Working Techniques; Starting Up - Westfalia GM AKS 4030 Gartenmeister Gebrauchsanweisung

• Switch the chain saw off immediately if
you notice any changes in the machine.
• Always have a first-aid kit fulfilling DIN
13164 at hand in case of accidents.
• If the chain saw comes into contact
with earth, stones, nails or other foreign
objects, withdraw the plug/ battery im-
mediately and check the chain as well
as the bar.
• Ensure that no chain oil penetrates into
the earth or sewage. Always place the
chain saw on something that will absorb
any oil dripping from the bar or chain.
• Avoid to use the trimmer in poor weather
conditions, especially if there is a risk of
a thunderstorm.
C) Warning to the danger of recoil
("kickback")
• If possible, use a stand.
• Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
• Only place a running saw on the object
to be cut. Never start the machine while
the chain rests on something.
• So called piercing cuts with the bar tip
may only be carried out by trained per-
sonnel.
D Instructions on safe working tech-
niques
• Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees
is forbidden.
• Ensure that the wood cannot twist while
it is being cut.
• Watch out for splintering wood. While
you are sawing you may be injured by
flying wood chips.
• Do not use the chain saw to lever or
move the wood.
• Only cut with the lower section of the
saw. The saw will be repulsed towards
you if you try and cut with the upper
section of the saw.
• Ensure that the wood is free of stones,
GB | Operating Instructions
• We recommend that first-time users are
• Keep the running chainsaw from touch-
• Keep people and animals away from the
• Do not use the pole saw for sawing out

Starting up

Scope of delivery
1x Chain saw
1x Bar
1x Chain
1x Guide bar guard
1x Instruction manual
• Remove the packaging material.
• Remove the packaging and/or transportation protec-
• Verify that the delivery is complete.
• Check the unit and accessories for transportation dam-
• If possible, store the packaging until the end of the
Before starting up
Before commencing work, always check that the chain-
saw works properly and is safe to operate. Check also
that the chain lubrication and the oil gauge are in good
working order.
1. Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1)
The chainsaw must never be operated without sufficient
oil on the chain as this could cause damage to the chain,
blade or motor. No claims for guarantee can be accepted
if damage occurs when the device is being operated
without chain oil.
Please use only chainsaw oil, i.e. oil which is 100%
biodegradable.
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nails or other foreign objects.
instructed practically as to the correct
use of the chainsaw and the required
personal safety equipment by an expe-
rienced operator; the cutting of round
wood or logs should be trained on a log
stand or similar rack-type device first.
ing the ground or wire fences.
cutting blade.
branches with a diameter exceeding the
chain bar.
If parts are missing or damaged, contact your
dealer.
tion (if present).
age.
warranty period. After that period, please dispose of
the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
WARNING: The packaging material is not a play
toy! Please keep plastic bags out of the reach
of children. There is a risk of choking.