Safety Devices On Your Chain Brake - hanseatic EKS 1800-35 Gebrauchsanweisung

the local public utility.
Use only extension cords that are approved for
out-door use and are not lighter than rubber-
sheathed cables of type H07 RN-F according to
DIN/VDE 0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 sq.
mm. They cords must be splash-proof. If the con-
nection cable of this device should be damaged
it must be replaced by a workshop named by
the manufacturer only as this work requires the
use of special tools. Mobile devices for outdoor
use should be connected over a residual current
operated device.
To protect the connection cable from strains this chain
saw is equipped with a strain relief. First, connect the
tool's plug with the mains cable. Then, form a tight loop
with the connection cable and put this loop through the
opening on the rear side of the handle. Put the loop
over the strain relief hook as shown in the correspond‑
ing figure. Now the plug‑connection is secured against
unintentional disconnection.
4. Switching on (Fig. 26)
• Use your thumb to push the locking button 13 located
on the upper side of the rear handle forward – then
push the operating switch 9.
• The stopping button 15 is used for unlocking the
switch‑on mechanism and does not need to be pressed
again after the device is switched on.
• To switch off the device, release switch 9.
Attention: The sawing chain will start running at
high speed immediately. When putting the saw
down, make sure that the chain never gets in
touch with stones or metal objects.

Safety devices on your chain brake

1. Chain brake (Fig. 7)
This chain saw is equipped with a mechanical brake for
the chain. In the case of uncontrolled movements, when
the tip of the sax blade gets in contact with wood or a
solid object, the drive of the chain is immediately stopped
by activation of the hand guard 4, the motor will not be
stopped. This brake function is initiated by the back of
your hand on the front handle 2 pushing the hand guard.
The proper function of the saw chain brake shall be
checked before each use of the saw.
CAUTION: No buttons should be pressed when
the chain brake is released (hand protection
pulled back in the direction of the handle and
locked).
Always ensure before starting the chainsaw that the
hand protection 4 is locked in the operating position.
To do this, pull back the hand protection in the direc-
tion of the handle.
2. Rundown brake
In accordance with the latest regulations, this chain saw
is equipped with a mechanical rundown brake. This
brake is connected to the chain brake and stops the run‑
ning chain after the chain saw has been switched off.
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It is activated by releasing the ON/OFF switch. The
rundown brake avoids injuries through the coasting of
the chain.
3. Chain catch bolt (Fig. 8)
This chainsaw is fitted with a chain catch bolt (14). If the
chain breaks when the saw is in operation, the chain bolt
will catch the loose chain end and thus prevent injury to
the operator's hand.
Instructions on working properly with the
chain saw
Removing branches (Fig. 9)
• Ensure that you are standing firmly.
• Cut a deep notch from below into the branch about 15
• Now cut the branch from above about 5 cm further out-
• In order to remove the rest, cut from below about 1/3
• Cut into the branch from above until the branch has
• Do not remove free-hanging branches from below.
Felling a tree (Fig. 10 + 11)
• Ensure that no one is within the felling area, minimum
• Ensure that no one can be hit by falling branches or
• Ensure that there is an escape path as shown in Fig.
• Ensure that you are standing firmly.
• Keep the working area free of objects.
• Always stand at the side of the tree during felling.
• First determine in which direction the tree is to be
• First cut 1/3 of the trunk diameter horizontally into the
• Now cut the second part of the felling notch from
• Now make the felling cut exactly opposite to the felling
• Do not cut completely through the tree. Leave about
• Put wedges into the felling cut to bring the tree to fall.
Cutting a felling tree
• First support the trunk so that the section to be cut off
• If the chain saw does become jammed, switch it off
• Avoid letting the saw chain coming into contact with
General instructions on working with a chainsaw
• Ensure that children and other spectators keep a safe
GB-4
(Fig. 9 ‑ 11)
cm from the trunk.
wards from the lower notch until the branch drops off.
into the remaining branch close to the trunk.
been removed completely.
distance: 2 tree lengths.
the tree to be felled.
11.
felled. The felling notch is cut on this side of the
trunk.
tree at the intended felling notch.
above at an angle of 45° to the first cut.
notch. The felling cut must run horizontal and a bit
higher than the felling notch.
1/10 of the trunk diameter.
always hangs freely and does not lie on anything so
that the bar cannot jam.
immediately and withdraw the plug. Use the wedges
to free the bar.
the earth.
distance from the working area.