Checking And Adjusting The Chain Lubrication; Checking The Chain Brake; Basic Working Procedures When Felling Trees; Preparing The Kerf (See Fold-Out Page Fig. F) - FLORABEST FBKS 52 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Checking and adjusting the chain lubrication

CAUTION!
► Never work without chain lubrication!
If the saw chain runs dry, the cutting equipment may become irre-
parably damaged in a short time.
► Always check chain lubrication before starting
NOTE
► Use only saw chain oil. Preferably biodegradable. Do not use waste
oil, motor oil, etc.
► While working, check whether the chain lubrication is working
correctly.
♦ With the chainsaw running at a medium speed, hold it over a sawn off
tree stump or a suitable ground sheet.
If the lubrication is adequate, a light film of oil will form on the tree
stump or the ground sheet (see fold-out page fig. E).
■ If required, the chain lubrication can be increased or decreased using
the oil adjusting screw .
■ To do this, use the supplied flat-head screwdriver
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Press and then turn the oil adjusting screw
chain lubrication.
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Press and then turn the oil adjusting screw
the chain lubrication.

Checking the chain brake

WARNING!
► You must check the chain brake before every use.
■ The chain brake stops the saw chain in the event of a kickback.
♦ Make sure that the front hand guard
♦ While the engine is running, push the front hand guard
until it clicks into place.
♦ Pull the throttle control briefly to the stop (full throttle).
The saw chain should not move.
WARNING!
► High engine revs over a long period with the engine brake engaged
will damage the engine and the chain drive.
► If the saw chain moves anyway, contact Customer Service.
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anticlockwise to increase
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Basic working procedures when
felling trees
RISK OF INJURY!
► Sawing and felling work as well as all associated tasks may only be
carried out by properly trained operators.
NOTE
► Note your country's laws regarding felling work and contact the
appropriate authority for more information.
■ Make sure that no one can be injured by falling branches and trees.
■ Only the required personnel should be in the working area.
■ Keep the area around the trunk free and tidy to ensure secure footing
for the operators.
■ Keep all escape routes free and tidy to ensure that the working area
can be evacuated quickly.
■ Do not carry out any felling work in strong wind, poor weather or bad
visibility.
■ Keep a distance of at least 2½ tree lengths from next working area.
Use and handling
■ Never start the appliance before the guide rail
sprocket cover have been fitted correctly.
■ Do not cut any wood that is lying on the ground and do not attempt
to saw roots that are protruding from the soil. Never immerse the saw
chain in the soil, as this could blunt the saw chain
■ If the appliance accidentally comes into contact with a solid object, turn
off the engine immediately and inspect the appliance for damage.
■ Service the appliance carefully. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other damage that may
impair the tool's operation. If damaged, have the appliance repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■ Have the appliance checked by qualified specialists. Use only the
replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Preparing the kerf (see fold-out page fig. F)
NOTE
► The kerf determines the direction that the tree will fall in.
► Place the kerf at right angles to the fall direction.
► Saw as close the ground as possible.
► Support the chainsaw using the bumper spike
♦ Start with the first kerf cut A.
The depth of the kerf should be about 1/4 of the diameter of the tree
and at an angle of 45°–60°.
♦ Make the felling cut B around 2–3 centimetres higher than the hori-
zontal kerf cut A. Ensure that the felling cut B is perfectly horizontal.
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FBKS 52 A1