Caution! Never climb into the tree to limb or buck. Do
not stand on ladders, platforms, etc. You could lose
your balance and control of the device.
Important information
• Work slowly and hold the saw firmly with both
hands. Ensure a secure standing position and bal-
ance.
• Watch out for tree parts that snap back. Be ex-
tremely careful when cutting small parts of the
tree. Pliable material can get caught in the saw
chain and fly towards you or throw you off balance.
• Watch out for tree parts that snap back. This is
especially true for bent or loaded branches. Avoid
coming into contact with the branch or the saw
when the tension of the wood gives way.
• Keep your work area clear. Clear the path of
branches so as not to trip over them.
Limbing (Fig. J)
• Limbing means cutting off the branches of the
felled tree.
• Leave the larger branches under the felled tree and
use them as a prop while you continue working.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work your
way up to the top. Remove smaller tree parts with a
cut in the direction of growth (arrows Fig. J).
• When doing so, always make sure to leave the tree
between you and the saw.
• Remove larger, supporting branches using the
methods described in the section "Trunk division
without supports".
• Always cut branches that are under tension from
the bottom upwards to avoid jamming the saw.
• Always remove small, free-hanging tree parts with
a top cut. An undercut could cause them to fall into
or jam the saw.
Bucking (Fig. I)
Caution! Only buck branches at or below shoulder
height. Never cut branches above shoulder height.
Leave such work to a professional.
• For the first cut (Pos. 1), cut 1/3 into the lower part
of the branch.
• Then cut all the way through the branch with the
second cut (Pos. 2). The third cut (Pos. 3) is a top
cut, with which you separate the branch to within
2.5 to 5 cm of the trunk.
Sawing on slopes (Fig. K)
Always stand above the tree trunk when sawing on
slopes (Fig. K). In order to maintain full control at the
moment of "cutting all the way through", reduce the
pressing force towards the end of the cut, without
loosening your firm grip of the handles of the chain-
saw.
Caution! The saw chain must not come into contact
with the floor.
After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop
before removing the electric chainsaw. Always switch
off the electric chainsaw's motor before switching
from tree to tree.
11. Transport
• To transport the product, disconnect the it from the
power supply and set it up in the new position you
want to use it in.
• The product must be secured against tipping and
slipping during transport in vehicles in order to pre-
vent damage and injuries.
• Always use the guide rail cover when transporting.
• Switch off the chainsaw before any transport, even
over short distances. Secure the machine against
tipping over during transport (including in vehicles)
to prevent fuel loss, damage or injury.
• Carry the device only by the front handle. In doing
so, the guide rail points backwards, away from your
body.
12. Maintenance
If it is necessary to replace the connection cable, this
must be done by the manufacturer or their represent-
ative to avoid safety hazards.
Warning! Always disconnect the device from the
power supply before carrying out any work on the
electric chainsaw!
• Always keep the ventilation slots on the motor
housing clean and free. Only the maintenance work
described in these operating instructions may be
carried out by the user. All other maintenance tasks
must be carried out by our customer service.
• The saw must not be modified in any way, because
then the safety of the device is no longer guaran-
teed.
• If, despite careful care and maintenance, the elec-
tric chainsaw does not work properly, please have
it repaired by a specialist workshop.
Topping up chain lubricating oil
Clean the oil tank cap (14) before opening it so that
no dirt can get into the tank. When working with the
saw, check the contents of the oil tank at the oil level
indicator (15). Then seal the cap (14) well again and
wipe off any spilled oil.
Sharpening the saw chain
Your saw chain (4) is quickly and professionally re-
sharpened at a specialist dealer. You can also obtain
chain sharpening fixtures from specialist dealers with
which you can sharpen your saw chain (4) yourself.
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