Sawing Techniques - Parkside Performance Ppksa 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

GB MT
tension of a new saw chain must be
readjusted after a maximum of 5 cuts.
The saw chain is properly tensioned
when it does not hang from the un-
derside 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
unintentional start-up. Switch off the
machine. Remove the batteries from
the tool.
Procedure (Fig. C)
1. Make sure that the chain brake is
released, i.e. the chain brake lever
(5) is pressed against the front
handle (4).
2. Undo the wing nut (12) ⭯ .
3. To tension the saw chain, turn the
chain tensioner screw (13) ⭮ .
To loosen the tension, turn the
chain tensioner screw (13) ⭯ .
4. Retighten the wing nut (12) ⭮ .
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 engine and use a lever arm or
wedge to release the chainsaw.
• Always stand above the tree trunk
when sawing on slopes.
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• 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 direc-
tion).
• 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 kick-
back (Causes and Operator Pre-
vention of Kickback, p. 45)
• Reduce the contact pressure to-
wards the end of the cut without
loosening the firm grip on the
chainsaw handles in order to main-
tain full control at the moment of
"sawing through".
• After completing the cut, wait until
the chainsaw has come to a stand-
still before removing it.
• Always switch off the chainsaw en-
gine before moving from tree to
tree.
Felling trees
WARNING! A lot of experience is
needed to fell trees. Only fell trees if
you know how to use the chainsaw
safely. Never use the chainsaw if you
feel unsafe.
CAUTION! Do not cut down a
tree if there is a strong or changing
wind, if there is a risk of damage to
property or if the tree could hit power
lines. When felling trees, ensure that
no other persons are subject to haz-
ards and that no material damage is
caused. If a tree should come into