Setting The Cutting Height; Hedge Trimmer; Before Using The Equipment; General Information - EINHELL GC-MM 52 I AS Originalbetriebsanleitung

5.2.5 Setting the cutting height

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Fit the carrying strap as shown in Figures 8a-
8c.
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Hook the equipment to the carrying belt (Fig.
8d).
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Adjust to the perfect working and cutting po-
sition using the various strap adjusters on the
carrying strap (Fig. 8e).
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In order to establish the optimum length of
the carrying strap, you should then make a
few swinging movements without starting the
engine (Fig. 10a).
The carrying strap is fi tted with a quick-release
mechanism. Pull the red strap section (Fig. 8f) if
you need to remove the strap quickly.
Warning: Always use the strap when working with
the equipment. Attach the strap as soon as you
have started the engine and it is running in idle
mode. Switch off the engine before you take off
the carrying strap.
5.3 Pole-mounted pruner
Important!
Do not start the chainsaw until it has been fully
assembled and the chain tension has been adjus-
ted. Always wear protective gloves when working
on the chainsaw to protect yourself against injury.
Important!
Depending on the required working height, the
adapter (Item 2d) can be fi tted between the en-
gine unit (Item 2) and the long handle (2b), as
described in 5.1.2.
5.3.1 Fitting the cutter rail and saw chain (Fig.
9a-9f)
Tools required: Open-ended spanner (Item 31)
Remove the chain wheel cover (Fig. 9c/Item K)
by undoing the fastening screw (Item J). Lay the
chain (Item 28) as shown into the groove which
runs around the cutter rail (Item 19). Note the
alignment of the chain teeth (Fig. 9b). Place the
chain round the chain wheel (Item I). Make sure
that the teeth of the chain engage securely in the
chain wheel. Insert the cutter rail as shown in Fig.
9 into the mount at the gear unit. The cutter rail
must be hooked into the chain tensioning bolt
(Item H). Fit the chain wheel cover.
Important! Do not fully tighten the fastening
screw until after you have adjusted the chain ten-
sion (see section 5.3.2).
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5.3.2 Tensioning the saw chain (Fig. 9d-9f)
Important! Always pull out the spark boot plug
before performing any checks or adjustments.
Undo the fastening screw (Item J) of the chain
wheel cover by a few turns (Fig. 9c). Adjust the
chain tension with the chain tensioning screw
(Fig. 9e/Item L). Turning the screw clockwise
increases the chain tension, turning it counter-
clockwise decreases the chain tension. The chain
tension is correct when the chain can be lifted by
about 2 mm at the center of the cutter rail (Fig.
9d). Tighten the fastening screw of the chain
wheel cover (Fig. 9f).
Important! All the chain links must lie properly in
the guide groove of the cutter rail.
Notes on tensioning the chain:
The chain must be properly tensioned to ensure
safe operation. When the saw chain can be raised
by around 2 mm in the middle of the cutter bar,
you know that the chain tension is ideal. During
cutting, the temperature of the chain rises and its
length changes. It is important therefore to check
the chain tension at least every 10 minutes and
to adjust it again as required. This applies in parti-
cular to new saw chains. When you have fi nished
working, slacken the chain again as it will shorten
when it cools down. This will help to prevent da-
mage to the chain.

5.4 Hedge trimmer

Important!
The hedge trimmer is ready for use straight away
after the long handle (Item 2c) has been fi tted
(see section 5.1). Depending on the required
working height, the adapter (Item 2d) can be fi tted
between the engine unit (Item 2) and the long
handle (2c), as described in 5.1.2.

6. Before using the equipment

6.1 General information

Each time before use, check the following :
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That there are no leaks in the fuel system.
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That the equipment is in perfect condition and
that the safety devices and cutting devices
are complete.
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That all screws are securely fastened.
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That all moving parts move smoothly.
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