Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher CNS 18-30 Battery Bedienungsanleitung

Care and service

CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device before all work on
the device.
CAUTION
Sharp chain
Incision injuries
Wear protective gloves when working on the chain.
Cleaning the device
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Use a brush to clean the chain of cutting residue and
dirt.
Illustration AA
3. Clean the housing and handles with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Check the function of the chain brake after every
cleaning (see Chapter Checking the functionality of
the chain brake).
Maintenance intervals
Before every use
The following activities must be carried out before every
use:
 Check the filling level of the chain oil, top up the
chain oil if necessary (see Chapter Filling the chain
oil tank).
 Check the chain tension (see Chapter Checking the
chain tension).
 Check the chain for sufficient sharpness, if neces-
sary replace the chain (see Chapter Replacing the
chain and guide rail).
 Check the device for damage.
 Check all pins, nuts and screws for tightness.
 Check the function of the chain brake (see Chapter
Checking the functionality of the chain brake).
Every 5 operating hours
 Check the function of the chain brake every 5 oper-
ating hours (see Chapter Checking the functionality
of the chain brake).
Maintenance work
Checking the functionality of the chain brake
1. Switch the device on.
2. While the device is running, turn your hand on the
front handle so that the hand guard/chain brake le-
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
Fault
The device does not start
up

Troubleshooting guide

Cause
Battery pack is empty
Battery pack is defective.
Battery pack is not inserted correctly.
ver is pressed towards the guide rail with the back of
your hand.
The chain brake is locked.
The chain must come to a standstill.
3. Pull the hand guard/chain brake lever in the direc-
tion of the handle.
The chain must release.
Adjusting the chain tension
1. Remove the battery pack (see chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Loosen the chain tensioner knob.
Illustration AB
3. Adjust the chain tension with the ring.
Illustration AC
4. Check the chain tension.
Illustration J
The distance between the guide rail and the chain
must be 3-4 mm.
5. Tighten the chain tensioner knob.
Replacing the chain and guide rail
CAUTION
Sharp chain
Incision injuries
Wear protective gloves when working on the chain.
1. Remove the battery pack (see chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Release the chain tensioner knob and remove the
bar cover.
Illustration AD
3. Remove the guide rail with the chain tensioner.
Illustration AE
4. Remove the chain tensioner if the guide rail is to be
replaced.
Illustration AF
5. Dispose of the old chain and, if necessary, the guide
rail properly.
6. If necessary, mount the chain tensioner on the new
guide rail.
Illustration AG
7. Fit the new chain on the guide rail. Observe the di-
rection of rotation of the chain.
Illustration C
8. Place the chain around the sprocket and insert the
guide rail.
Illustration D
9. Fit the bar cover and tighten the chain tensioner
knob.
Illustration E
10. Adjust the chain tension (see Chapter Adjusting the
chain tension).
As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked after, its ca-
pacity reduces such that the full run time will no longer
be reached when fully charged. This does not indicate a
defect.
Rectification
 Charge the battery pack.
 Replace the battery pack.
 Push the battery pack into the mounting
until it latches into place.
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