Tensioning The Saw Chain; Sawing Techniques - Parkside Performance Ppksa 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Tensioning the saw chain

NOTICE! Do not re-tension or change the
saw chain when it is hot because it shrinks
slightly once it has cooled down. If this is
not observed it can lead to damage on
the guide rail or the engine because the
saw chain is now too taut on the blade
bar.
Regularly tightening the saw chain
provides safety for the user and reduces
and/or prevents wear and chain damage.
We recommend that the user check the
chain tension before starting work and at
intervals of approx. 10 minutes and cor-
rect it if necessary. The saw chain warms
up when working with the saw and thus
expands slightly. These "expansions" can
be expected especially from newer saw
chains.
Chain tension and chain lubrication have
a significant impact on the service life of
the saw chain. The chain tension of a new
saw chain must be readjusted after a max-
imum of 5 cuts.
The saw chain is properly tensioned when
it does not hang from the underside of the
blade bar and cannot be moved around
by a gloved hand. When pulling on the
saw chain with 9 N (approx. 1 kg) of
force, the saw chain and blade bar should
not be separated by a distance of more
than 2 mm.
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to unin-
tentional start-up. Switch off the machine.
Remove the batteries from the tool.
Procedure (Fig. C)
1. Make sure that the chain brake is re-
leased, i.e. the chain brake lever (5) is
pressed against the front handle (4).
2. Undo the wing nut (11) ⭯ .
3. To tension the saw chain, turn the
chain tensioner screw (12) ⭮ .
To loosen the tension, turn the chain
tensioner screw (12) ⭯ .
4. Retighten the wing nut (11) ⭮ .
The chain tension of a new saw chain
must be readjusted after a maximum of 5
steps.

Sawing techniques

WARNING! Risk of injury! If the saw
chain is jammed, do not try to pull the
chainsaw out by force. Switch off the en-
gine and use a lever arm or wedge to re-
lease the chainsaw.
• Always stand above the tree trunk
when sawing on slopes.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,
clips and wires from the tree.
• The saw chain must not touch the
ground or any object while sawing
through the material or thereafter.
• You will have better control over the
device if you saw using the lower edge
of the blade bar (saw chain in pulling
direction) and not using the upper
edge of the blade bar (saw chain in
pushing direction).
• Ensure that the saw chain does not get
stuck while sawing. The log must not
break or splinter.
• Please observe the precautionary
measures to protect against kickback
(Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback, p. 45)
• Reduce the contact pressure towards
the end of the cut without loosening the
firm grip on the chainsaw handles in or-
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