Echo KSE 2400 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 17

D) Warning to the danger of recoil ("kickback")
46. Attention: If the tip of the bar contacts a hard object
while the motor is running, the saw may recoil
dangerously. In recoiling, the chain saw is flung
upwards at high speed towards the person holding
the chain saw.
47. Do not touch wood or branches with the bar tip.
48. If possible, use a stand.
49. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
50. Only place a running saw on the object to be cut.
Never start the machine while the chain rests on
something.
51. So called piercing cuts with the bar tip may only be
carried out by trained personnel.
E) Instructions on safe working techniques
52. Before starting to work ensure that there is sufficient
light.
53. Always maintain a normal body posture when
operating the device. Always keep your balance.
54. Do not work with your body bent forwards.
55. Ensure that you are standing securely and do not
work on snow, ice or newly-barked wood. Danger of
slipping!
56. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees is for-
bidden.
57. Do not use chain saw above shoulder height.
58. Use the chain saw only to cut wood. It is absolutely
forebidden to cut plastics or minerals (gas concrete).
59. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while it is being
cut.
60. Never climb on a tree to cut wood.
61. Watch out for splintering wood. While you are sawing
you may be injured by flying wood chips.
62. Do not use the chain saw to lever or move the
wood.
63. 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.
64. Ensure that the wood is free of stones, nails or other
foreign objects.
65. We recommend that first-time users are instructed
practically as to the correct use of the chain saw
and the required personal safety equipment by an
experienced operator; the cutting of round wood or
logs should be trained on a log stand or similar rack-
type device first.
66. Keep the running chain saw from touching the
ground or wire fences. Do not cut thin wood or timber
that is already sawn into small pieces.
Starting up
1. Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1)
The chain saw 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 biologically-based chainsaw oil, i.e.
oil which is 100% biologically decomposable.
Biological chainsaw oil should be available everywhere
at your local specialist dealer.
Do not use old oil. This will damage the chainsaw and will
also lead to loss of the guarantee.
• Before filling the oil tank, pull out the mains plug
• Open the twist cap and place safely aside so that the
sealing ring in the tank cap does not get lost.
• Fill approx. 200 ml oil into the tank using a funnel and
screw on the tank cap tightly once more.
• The oil level can be seen in the inspection window
(Fig. 2). If you plan not to use the machine for a longer
period, you should remo ve the chain oil from the oil
tank.
• The oil tank should also be emptied before the
chainsaw is transported or dispatched.
• Check correct functioning of the chainsaw before com-
mencing work. Switch on the saw with cutting fittings
assembled and hold over a bright background at a safe
distance (Be careful not to come in contact with the
ground !). An track of oil will show you that the chain is
sufficiently lubricated.
• After use, lay the chainsaw horizontally on some absor-
bing surface. The oil spread on the blade, chain and
drive may lead to some further dripping of oil.
2. Assembling the blade and chain (Fig. 3)
CAUTION ! Risk of injury ! Always use safety
gloves when assembling the chain !
For assembling the bar and chain with this chain saw
no tools are required !
• Put the chain saw on a stable rest.
• Loosen the T-screw 7 turning it clockwise.
• Remove the gear cover 8.
• Put the chain on the bar considering the running direc-
tion of the chain. The cutting teeth on the upper side
of the bar must point in forward direction (see Fig.
4).
• Put the free end of the chain over the chain driving
wheel (B).
• Place the bar such that the long hole in the bar is
placed exactly on the guiding element in the bar seat.
• Take care that the chain tensioning bolt (A) is seated
exactly in the small opening in the bar (Fig. 3). It must
be visible through the opening. If necessary, adjust the
knurling wheel of the chain tensioning device (16) in
both directions until the chain tensioning bolt is seated
in the opening in the bar.
• Check whether all chain links are seated exactly in the
bar's groove and the chain is lead around the chain
driving wheel correctly.
• Put the gear cover 8 back on and push it in place.
• Moderately tighten the T-screw 7 by turning it clock-
wise.
• Tension the chain. To do so turn the knurling wheel
upwards (+ direction of arrow). The chain should be
tensioned such that it can be lifted by about 3mm in
the middle of the bar (Fig. 4). To decrease the chain
tension turn the knurling wheel downwards (- direction
of arrow).
• Finally, tighten the T-screw 7 well by hand.
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