Maintenance; Storage - Zgonc YGL N.G. 2400 Originalbetriebsanleitung

catch in the saw chain and be whipped toward you
or pull you off balance.
• Watch out for spring backs. This is especially true
for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid
coming in contact with the branch or the saw when
there is tension in the wood.
• Keep your work area clear. Keep the path clear of
branches to avoid tripping over them.
Lopping (Fig.J)
• Lopping means removing branches from the felled
tree.
• Leave the larger limbs that are underneath the
felled tree, and use them as support while you con-
tinue to work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work your
way up to the top. Remove smaller parts of the tree
with a cut in the direction of growth (arrows Fig. J).
• Be sure to keep the tree between you and the saw.
• Remove larger, supporting branches using the
methods in the section „Bucking without restraints".
• Always cut branches under tension from the un-
derneath to the top, so the saw does not become
trapped.
• Always cut small and freely hanging limbs with one cut.
By undercutting they could fall in and pinch the saw.
Trimming (Fig. I)
m Attention: Leave stubs in branches or below cut
them to shoulder level only. Never cut branches above
shoulder height. Leave such work to an expert.
• Make the first cut (Item 1) 1/3 in the bottom of the
limb.
• Then cut the second section (Item 2) all the way
through the branch. The third section (item 3) is
a general section that allows you to separate the
branch at 2.5 to 5 cm from the trunk.
Sawing on a slope (Fig. K)
When sawing on a slope, make sure you always stand
higher than the tree trunk (Fig. K). In order to maintain
complete control at the moment of "sawing through",
reduce pressure towards the end of the cut without re-
leasing your tight grip on the handles of the chainsaw.
m Warning!: The saw chain must not come in contact
with the ground.
After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to
come to a standstill before removing the chainsaw.
Always turn off the chainsaw's motor when going from
one tree to the next.

10. Maintenance

m Warning! Always pull the plug out of the power
socket before doing any work on the chainsaw!
• Keep the cooling vents on the motor housing clean
and unobstructed at all times.
• Only the maintenance work described in these op-
erating instructions may be carried out. Any other
maintenance work must be carried out by our Cus-
tomer Service.
• Do not modify the power saw in any way as this
could jeopardize its safety.
• Should the chainsaw fail despite our careful manu-
facturing and inspection procedures, have it repaired
by an authorized Customer Service work-shop.
Filling in chain oil
To prevent dirt getting inside the tank, clean the oil tank
cap (14) before opening. Check the contents of the oil
tank during sawing work by checking the oil gauge (15).
Close the oil tank cap tightly and wipe away any spills.
Sharpening the saw chain
You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and cor-
rectly by specialist dealers, from whom you can also
obtain chain sharpening equipment to enable you to
sharpen the chain yourself. Please follow the cor-
responding operating instructions. Take care of your
tools. Keep your tools sharp and clean to enable you
to work well and safely.Follow the maintenance regu-
lations and the instructions for changing tools
Service information
Please note that the following parts of this product are
subject to normal or natural wear and that the follow-
ing parts are therefore also required for use as con-
sumables. Wear parts*:
• saw chain
• guide bar
• chain oil
• carbon brushes
• claw stop
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

11. Storage

• Before every transport and storage, attach the
chain guard.
• Store the device in a dry place beyond the reach of
children.
• When the device is not being used, store it so it can-
not be started by unauthorised persons.
• Store the machine and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-free place, inaccessible to children. The
ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30˚C.
• Store the power tool in its original packaging.
• Cover the power tool to protect it from dust and hu-
midity.
• Keep the operating manual with the power tool.
m Warning!
Do not store the device without protection outside
or in a damp environment.
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