Starting Up - Ikra IECS 1835 Gebrauchsanweisung

use of a chainsaw before you use it for the
first time.
8. Always store your electric tools in a safe
place. Electric tools not being used should
be stored in a dry, inaccessible or locked
place, outside the reach of children.
9. Check the extension cable regularly and
replace it if it gets worn or damaged.
10. Check the power cable for damage or cracks
every time before you use it. Damaged ca-
bles must be replaced.
11. Always hold the chainsaw with both hands
while working with it.
12. The chainsaw must be disconnected from
the power supply before you tighten the
chain, exchange the chain or carry out any
other work on the saw. - Withdraw the plug!
13. During work breaks put the machine down in
such a manner that nobody is at risk.
14. When switching on the chainsaw, ensure
that it is supported well and hold it firmly. The
chain and bar must be free.
15. Withdraw the plug immediately if the power
cable is damaged or cut.
16. The chainsaw may only be connected to
socket outlets with earthing contact and test-
ed electrical installations. We recommend
the use of a residual-current-operated cir-
cuit-breaker. The fuse must have a value of
16 A and mustn't be used by other consum-
ers while working with the chainsaw.
17. The cable must be winded off completely
when you use a cable drum.
18. Ensure that the power cable has no kinks
and is not damaged.
19. The chainsaw may only be used in a com-
pletely assembled state. No protective devic-
es may be missing.
20. Switch the chainsaw off immediately if you
notice any changes in the machine.
21. Always have a first-aid kit fulfilling DIN 13164
at hand in case of accidents.
22. If the chainsaw comes into contact with
earth, stones, nails or other foreign objects,
withdraw the plug immediately and check the
chain as well as the bar.
23. Ensure that no chain oil penetrates into the
earth or sewage. Always place the chainsaw
on something that will absorb any oil dripping
from the bar or chain.
24. Avoid to use the chainsaw in poor weather
conditions, especially if there is a risk of a
thunderstorm.
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C) Warning to the danger of recoil ("kick-
25. If possible, use a stand.
26. Always keep an eye on the bar tip.
27. Only place a running saw on the object to be
28. So called piercing cuts with the bar tip may
D) Instructions on safe working techniques
29. Working on ladders, scaffoldings or trees is
30. Ensure that the wood cannot twist while it is
31. Watch out for splintering wood. While you
32. Do not use the chainsaw to lever or move
33. Only cut with the lower section of the saw.
34. Ensure that the wood is free of stones, nails
35. We recommend that first-time users are
36. Keep the running chainsaw from touching
37. Keep people and animals away from the
38. Lay the mains cable in such a way that it

Starting up

Before starting up
The voltage and current supply must comply with the rat-
ings on the type plate. Before commencing work, always
check that the chainsaw works properly and is safe to
operate. Check also that the chain lubrication and the oil
gauge are in good working order.
1. Filling the oil tank (Fig. 1)
The chainsaw 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.
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back")
cut. Never start the machine while the chain
rests on something.
only be carried out by trained personnel.
forbidden.
being cut.
are sawing you may be injured by flying
wood chips.
the wood.
The saw will be repulsed towards you if you
try and cut with the upper section of the saw.
or other foreign objects.
instructed practically as to the correct use
of the chainsaw 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.
the ground or wire fences.
cutting blade.
cannot be caught by branches or other simi-
lar items while sawing.