Before Start-Up / Assembly - Scheppach PCS4-20ProS Original Bedienungsanleitung

• When ordering please provide our article number as
well as type and year of manufacture for the product.
m WARNING!
The device and the packaging material are not
children's toys! Do not let children play with plas-
tic bags, films or small parts! There is a danger of
choking or suffocating!

8. Before start-up / assembly

m Danger!
Danger of injury!
If an incompletely assembled cordless pruning saw is
used, serious injuries can be caused.
- Do not use the cordless pruning saw until it has
been fully assembled
- Before each use, carry out a visual inspection to
check that the cordless pruning saw is complete
and does not contain any damaged or worn com-
ponents. Safety and protective devices must be
intact.
m Caution!
Danger of cuts!
The sharp edges of the saw chain can cause cuts dur-
ing assembly.
- Remove the rechargeable battery before assem-
bly.
- Always wear protective gloves when assembling.
Notes:
• The guide bar and the chain are already pre-fitted
for packaging and transport reasons.
• A new saw chain (11) stretches and needs to be re-
tensioned more often. Check and adjust the chain
tension regularly after each cut (see 8.2).
• Only use saw chains and guide bars that are de-
signed for this cordless pruning saw (see chapter
15).
8.1 Fitting the guide bar and saw chain (Fig. 2)
The guide bar and the saw chain are already pre-fitted.
However, we recommend that you check the guide bar
and the saw chain for tightness before using them for
the first time and refit them if necessary.
1. To do so, set the product down on a level surface.
2. Turn the screw (2) for the chain tensioning system
and the chain cover (3) anti-clockwise to remove
the chain cover (3).
3. First remove the pre-fitted guide bar (12) and the
saw chain (11).
4. Lay out the saw chain (11) in a loop so that the
cutting edges are aligned clockwise. To align the
saw chain (11), follow the symbols (arrows) on the
saw chain or above the chain wheel (14).
5. Place the saw chain (11) in the groove of the guide
bar.
6. For assembly, hold the guide bar (12) swivelled up-
wards at an angle of approx. 45 degrees to make
it easier to feed the saw chain (11) into the groove
of the guide bar.
7. Insert the guide bar (12) and the saw chain (11) at
the spring tensioner (13) and pull the saw chain
(11) over the groove of the guide bar. When the
saw chain (11) is released, it will be automatically
tensioned.
8. Fit the chain cover (3) back on.
9. Turn the screw for the chain tensioning system (2)
clockwise until hand tight.
10. Check the seating of the saw chain (11) again and
tighten the screw (2) for the chain tensioning sys-
tem and the chain cover (3).
8.2 Tensioning the saw chain (Fig. 2)
m Caution!
Risk of injury from the saw chain jumping off!
An insufficiently tensioned saw chain can come off dur-
ing operation and cause injuries.
- Check the chain tension frequently.
- The chain tension is too low if the drive links come
out of the groove on the underside of the guide bar.
- Adjust the tension of the saw chain properly if the
chain tension is too low.
The cordless pruning saw is equipped with a quick-ten-
sioning system for the chain. This means that the saw
chain is automatically tensioned by the spring tension-
er (13) fitted to the product. The saw chain runs around
the edge of the (guide bar).
The chain tension and chain lubrication have a consid-
erable influence on the service life of the saw chain.
m Caution:
- A new saw chain tends to loosen for a certain time
after installation. Therefore, check the saw chain
tension from time to time before use.
- The tensioning of the saw chain should be carried
out in a clean place free from sawdust and the like.
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