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1. Push the front hand guard (3) forwards until it
latches into place. The saw chain (1) is clamped
by the chain brake.
2. Switch the ON/OFF switch (15) to "ON".
3. The cold start lever (choke) (14) does not have to
be pulled to start a warm engine.
4. Hold the chainsaw firmly by the front handle (12)
and pull the start pull cord (8) out slowly until you
feel the first resistance.
5. Now pull the start pull cord (8) quickly. The de-
vice should start after 1-2 pulls. If the device has
still not started after 6 pulls, repeat the process
described under "Starting the engine when cold".
10.2 Shutting the engine off
10.2.1 Emergency stop procedure
If it is necessary to stop the device immediately, set the
ON/OFF switch (15) to "OFF". (Fig. 1)
10.2.2 Normal procedure
1. Release the throttle (5). The engine goes into idle
speed.
2. Then set the ON/OFF switch (15) to "OFF". (Fig. 1)
10.3 Operating while idle
m ATTENTION
When idling, the saw chain (1) must be stationary.
NOTE
If the saw chain (1) moves at idle or the engine stops
on its own when the throttle is released, a carburettor
adjustment must be made (see chapter "Maintenance
of the carburettor settings").
1. Pick up the chainsaw.
2. Use the left hand to hold the front handle (12) firm-
ly.
3. Use the right hand to hold the rear handle (6) firm-
ly. The heel of the hand rests on the throttle inter-
lock (7) and the index finger operates the throttle
(5).
4. After actuating the throttle (5) once, the engine
runs at idle.
5. Allow the engine to warm up briefly.
10.4 Checking and adjusting chain lubrication
m ATTENTION
• Never work without chain lubrication! If the saw
chain (1) runs dry, the cutting gear will be irrepara-
bly destroyed in a short time.
• Always check chain lubrication before working.
Note
Only use saw chain oil, preferably biodegradable. Do
not use waste oil, engine oil, etc.
Hold the chainsaw during operation, at medium
speed, over a sawed-off tree stump or a suitable sur-
face. If the lubrication is sufficient, a light film of oil will
form on the tree stump or surface.
• If necessary, the chain lubrication can be increased
or decreased by means of the oil adjustment screw
(32) (Fig. 11).
• Use the slotted screwdriver (20) supplied to help:
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw
(32) clockwise to reduce chain lubrication.
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw
(32) anti-clockwise to increase chain lubrication.
10.5 Checking the chain brake
m WARNING
The chain brake must be checked before each use.
The chain brake brakes the saw chain (1) immediately
in the event of kick-back.
1. Make sure that the front hand guard (3) is free of
dirt and moves easily.
2. Start the chainsaw as described under 10.1 and
accelerate the saw chain (1) to full speed (full
throttle).
3. With the saw chain (1) running, operate the front
hand guard (3). The chain brake must brake and
block the saw chain (1) at max. speed.
m WARNING
Increased engine speed for too long with the chain
brake locked will damage the engine and the chain
drive.
If the saw chain (1) still moves, contact the customer
service.
11. Usage
11.1 Delimbing work
• Always be aware of the danger of branches snap-
ping back.
• Do not stand on the trunk when delimbing.
• Beware of the kick-back of the chainsaw and avoid
making contact with the rail tip of the guide rail.
(Fig. 7)
• Never saw several branches at once.
• Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (24) when
delimbing, if possible.
• Make sure that at the end of the cut the chainsaw
can swing through under its own weight. It is no
longer supported in the cut so hold it securely.
• Take a firm, stable and secure stance when delimb-
ing.
11.1.1 Delimbing work in sections
Shorten long or thick branches before making the fi-
nal cut. Otherwise the saw chain (1) can easily jam.
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