Checking The Chain Brake; Usage - Parkside PBBPS 700 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

10.4 Checking and adjusting chain lubrication
m ATTENTION
• Never work without chain lubrication! If the saw chain (1)
runs dry, the cutting gear will be irreparably destroyed in
a short time.
• Always check chain lubrication before working.
Note
Only use saw chain oil, preferably biodegradable. Do not
use waste oil, engine oil, etc.
Hold the chainsaw during operation, at medium speed, over
a sawed-off tree stump or a suitable surface. If the lubrica-
tion is sufficient, a light film of oil will form on the tree stump
or surface.
• If necessary, the chain lubrication can be increased or de-
creased by means of the oil adjustment screw (32) (Fig. 11).
• Use the slotted screwdriver (20) supplied to help:
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw (32)
clockwise to reduce chain lubrication.
- First press and then turn the oil adjustment screw (32)
anti-clockwise to increase chain lubrication.

10.5 Checking the chain brake

m WARNING
The chain brake must be checked before each use.
The chain brake brakes the saw chain (1) immediately in the
event of kick-back.
1. Make sure that the front hand guard (3) is free of dirt
and moves easily.
2. Start the chainsaw and accelerate the saw chain (1) to
full speed (full throttle).
3. With the saw chain (1) running, operate the front hand
guard (3). The chain brake must brake and block the
saw chain (1) at max. speed.
m WARNING
Increased engine speed for too long with the chain brake
locked will damage the engine and the chain drive.
If the saw chain (1) still moves, contact the customer service.

11. Usage

11.1 Delimbing work
• Always be aware of the danger of branches snapping
back.
• Do not stand on the trunk when delimbing.
• Do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. (Fig. 7)
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• Never saw several branches at once.
• Support the chainsaw with the claw stop (24) when de-
limbing, if possible.
• Make sure that at the end of the cut the chainsaw can
swing through under its own weight. It is no longer sup-
ported in the cut so hold it securely.
• Take a firm, stable and secure stance when delimbing.
11.1.1 Delimbing work in sections
Shorten long or thick branches before making the final cut.
Otherwise the saw chain (1) can easily jam.
11.1.2 Working on tensioned wood
It is essential to follow the correct sequence when working on
wood that is tensioned. Otherwise the saw chain (1) may jam
or kick-back may occur.
Tensioned wood must always be cut on the compressed side
first. Only then perform the separating cut using the opposite
side. (Fig. 24)
This prevents the saw chain (1) from jamming.
m ATTENTION
Property damage!
Lying wood must not touch the floor on the underside of the
cutting point, otherwise the saw chain (1) may be damaged.
Recoil
• If the saw chain (1) jams on the top edge of the guide rail
(2), the chainsaw can jerk back suddenly in the direction
of the operator in an uncontrolled manner.
Dragging
• If the saw chain (1) jams on the lower edge of the guide
rail (2), the chainsaw can jerk forward suddenly away
from the operator in an uncontrolled manner.
Safe work
• Keep the device in good working order to prevent injuries.
• After dropping the device, check for significant damage
or defects.
• Do not use the device whilst standing on a ladder or in an
unsafe position.
• Do not be tempted to make a rash cut. This could endan-
ger yourself and others.