Working Techniques; Before Use; General Rules - Defort DPC-2220 Bedienungsanleitung

Warm engine
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine
but without setting the choke control in the choke posi-
tion. Set the throttle to the start position by pulling out
the blue choke control to the choke position and then
pushing it in again.
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the en-
gine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and dust
from sawdust can represent a health risk.
• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and
all covers are fi tted correctly. See instructions under
the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain at-
tached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose
and cause serious injury.
• The chain brake should be activated when starting.
See instructions under the heading Start and stop.
Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous
because you may lose control of the saw.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that
there is no risk of people or animals coming into
contact with the cutting equipment.
• Always hold the saw with both hands. The right hand
should be on the rear handle, and the left hand on
the front handle. All people, whether right or left
handed, should use this grip. Use a fi rm grip with
thumbs and fi ngers encircling the chain saw han-
dles.
Stopping
Stop the engine by pressing down the stop button.

WORKING TECHNIQUES

BEFORE USE:

1 Check that the chain brake works correctly and is
not damaged.
2 Check that the rear right hand guard is not dam-
aged.
3 Check that the throttle lockout works correctly and
is not damaged.
4 Check that the stop switch works correctly and is
not damaged.
5 Check that all handles are free from oil.
6 Check that the anti vibration system works and is
not damaged.
7 Check that the muffl er is securely attached and not
damaged.
8 Check that all parts of the chain saw are tightened
correctly and that they are not damaged or miss-
ing.
9 Check that the chain catcher is in place and not
damaged.
10 Check the chain tension.
Basic safety rules
Look around you:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things can-
not affect your control of the machine.
• To make sure that none of the above might come
within reach of your saw or be injured by falling
trees.
CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but
do not use a chain saw in a situation where you
cannot call for help in case of an accident.
Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working
in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks,
such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
3 Take great care when removing small branches and
avoid cutting bushes (i.e. cutting many small branches
at the same time). Small branches can be grabbed by
the chain and thrown back at you, causing serious in-
jury.
4 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in ten-
sion. A tree that is in tension may spring back to its
normal position before or after being cut. If you posi-
tion yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong
place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause
you to lose control. Both situations can cause serious
personal injury.
5 Before moving your chain saw switch off the engine
and lock the chain using the chain brake. Carry the
chain saw with the bar and chain pointing backwards.
Fit a guard to the bar before transporting the chain saw
or carrying it for any distance.
6 When you put the chain saw on the ground, lock the
saw chain using the chain brake and ensure you have
a constant view of the machine. Switch the engine off
before leaving your chain saw for any length of time.
WARNING! Sometimes chips get stuck in the
clutch cover causing the chain to jam. Always
stop the engine before cleaning.

GENERAL RULES

1 If you understand what kickback is and how it hap-
pens then you can reduce or eliminate the element of
surprise. By being prepared you reduce the risk.
Kickback is usually quite mild, but it can sometimes be
very sudden and violent.
2 Always hold the chain saw fi rmly with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the front han-
dle. Wrap your fi ngers and thumbs around the handles.
You should use this grip whether you are right-handed
or left-handed. This grip minimises the effect of kick-
back and lets you keep the chain saw under control. Do
not let go of the handles!
3 Most kickback accidents happen during limbing.
Make sure you are standing fi rmly and that there is
nothing in the way that might make you trip or lose your
balance.
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