Checking The Chain Brake; Basic Working Instructions For Felling Work - Scheppach Pcs56E Originalbetriebsanleitung

9.3 Operating while idle
m ATTENTION
When idling, the saw chain (17) must be stationary. If
the saw chain (17) moves, adjust the idle speed!
NOTE
If the saw chain (17) 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").
• Pick up the chainsaw.
• Use the left hand to hold the front handle (2) firmly.
• Use the right hand to hold the rear handle (11) firm-
ly. The heel of the hand rests on the throttle inter-
lock (9) and the index finger operates the throttle
lever (10) (see fig. D).
• After actuating the throttle lever (10) once, the en-
gine runs at idle speed.
• Allow the engine to warm up briefly.
9.4 Checking and adjusting chain lubrication
m ATTENTION
• Never work without chain lubrication! If the saw
chain runs dry, the set of blade and saw chain will
be irreparably 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.
Check during work that the chain lubrication is working.
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 (see fig. E).
• If necessary, the chain lubrication can be increased
or decreased by means of the oil adjustment screw
(19).
• Use the slotted screwdriver (31) supplied to help:
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw
(19) clockwise to reduce chain lubrication.
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw
(19) anti-clockwise to increase chain lubrication.

9.5 Checking the chain brake

m WARNING
The chain brake must be checked before each use.
The chain brake brakes the saw chain immediately in
the event of kick-back.
• Make sure that the front hand guard (1) is free of dirt
and moves easily.
• Start the chainsaw as described under 9.1 and ac-
celerate the saw chain to full speed (full throttle).
• With the saw chain running, operate the front hand
guard (1). The chain brake must brake and lock the
saw chain 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 (17) still moves, contact the customer
service.
10. Basic working instructions for fell-
ing work
m WARNING
Danger of injury!
Sawing and felling work as well as all related work
may only be carried out by specially trained and
briefed persons.
Note
Observe the country-specific regulations for felling work
and obtain information from the relevant authority.
• Make sure that no one can be harmed by the falling
branches and trees.
• Only the persons required for the felling work may
be in the work area.
• Keep the work area at the trunk clear and tidy so
that operators have a safe standing area.
• Keep escape routes clear and tidy in order to be
able to leave the work area quickly.
• Do not carry out felling work in stronger wind condi-
tions, bad weather or poor visibility.
• Keep distances to the nearest workplace of at least
2 1/2 tree lengths.
10.1 Use and handling
• Never start the device before the guide rail (16), saw
chain (17) and chain cover (22) are correctly fitted.
• Do not cut wood that is lying on the ground or try to
cut roots that are sticking out of the ground. In any
case, make sure the saw chain (17) does not come
into contact with the soil, otherwise the saw chain
(17) will dull immediately.
• If you accidentally touch a solid object with the de-
vice, switch off the engine immediately and inspect
the device for any damage.
• Maintain the device carefully. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the device's
operation. Have damaged parts repaired before
using the device. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained devices.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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