Operation; Working With The Chainsaw - EINHELL GC-HC 9024 T Originalbetriebsanleitung

6. Operation

Connect the hedge trimmer power cable to the
plug (Fig. 12/Item B) and secure the power cable
(Fig. 12/Item 5) with the strain-relief clip (Fig. 12/
Item 4).
On/Off switch
Switching on
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Hold the chainsaw by the handles with both
hands (thumbs under the additional handle).
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Press and hold the safety lock-off (Fig. 11/
Item 8).
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To switch on the chainsaw, activate the ON/
OFF switch (Fig. 11/Item 7). You can then re-
lease the safety lock-off.
Switching off
Release the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 11/Item 7).
Always disconnect the mains plug when you stop
working, even if it is only for a short time.
Please watch out for the chain as it slows
down to a standstill.
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Before use, fasten the extension cable in the
stress-relief clip (see Fig. 12).
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When working outdoors, use extension
cables that are approved for the purpose.
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We recommend using a cable with a bright
and highly visible color, e.g. red or yellow. This
will reduce the risk of accidentally damaging
it with the chainsaw.
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Take care to maintain a steady foothold and
hold the equipment firmly in both hands away
from your body. Before you switch on, make
sure that the equipment is not touching any
objects.

7. Working with the chainsaw

Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use and in the event
of any damage:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw
chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw
which is obviously damaged. - Danger of acci-
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Danger! The protective devices must not be re-
moved or modifi ed. - Danger of accident! Never
use the saw if the safety equipment is not working
properly. Never try to repair safety related pro-
tection systems yourself – always have any work
done by our service department or by a similarly
qualifi ed workshop.
Use only the accessories and spare parts appro-
ved by the manufacturer, otherwise there is a risk
of accidents or damage to the equipment.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working,
keep checking that suffi cient oil is in the system.
To avoid damaging the chainsaw, never run the
saw if there is no oil in the system or if the oil
drops below the "min" mark. On average, a single
fi lling will last around 10 minutes depending on
the number of pauses in cutting and the loads
involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting
elements. The sharper the chainsaw, the easier
and more controllable it is to operate the chain-
saw. The same also applies to the chain tension.
Also while working you should check the chain
tension no less than every 10 minutes in order to
increase your safety. New saw chains in particular
often tend to expand more.
Do not touch the saw chain while the device is
switched on. If the saw chain is blocked by an ob-
ject, switch the device off at once – then remove
the object – Danger of injury!
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fi tting safety
clothing like special trousers which protect
against cuts, protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles.
Wear a protective helmet with integral face and
hearing protection. This will off er protection
against falling branches and any branches if they
spring back.
Safe working
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To ensure that you can work in safety you
must use the equipment at a working angle of
max. 60°.
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Never stand under the branch you want to
saw.
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Use special caution when working with bran-
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