Maintenance; Environmental Protection - Kress KG343E Serie Bedienungsanleitung

SAW MAINTENANCE
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual.
Proper cleaning of saw and chain and Guide Bar
maintenance can reduce chances of kickback.
Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will
increase the service life of your saw.
NOTE: Even with proper sharpening, risk of
kickback can increase with each sharpening.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
PRUNING SAW
1. Remove the battery pack
• When not in use
• Before moving from one place to another
• Before servicing
• Before changing accessories or attachments,
such as saw chain and guard
2. Inspect pruning saw before and after each
use. Check saw closely if guard or other part
has been damaged. Check for any damage
that may affect operator safety or operation of
saw. Check for alignment or binding of moving
parts. Check for broken or damaged parts. Do
not use pruning saw if damage affects safety or
operation. Have damage repaired by authorized
service center.
3. Maintain pruning saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain or direct moisture.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for
better and safer performance.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen
chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and
grease.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
4. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
5. When not in use, always store pruning saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children's reach
• in a dry place
• with Bar and Chain Cover in place
BAR MAINTENANCE
To maximize bar life, the following bar maintenance
is recommended.
The bar rails that carry the chain should be cleaned
before storing the tool or if the bar or chain appear
to be dirty.
The rails should be cleaned every time the chain is
removed.
TO CLEAN THE BAR RAILS.
1. Remove Housing-Cover, Bar and Chain. (see
section ASSEMBLY)
2. Using a wire brush, screwdriver or similar tool,
clear the residue from the inner groove of the
bar. (See Fig. O)
3. Make sure to clean oil passages thoroughly.
Conditions which require Chain and Guide Bar

maintenance:

• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain.
Check the condition of the Guide Bar each time the
chain is sharpened. A worn Guide Bar will damage
the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, remove the battery pack, clean all
sawdust from the Guide Bar and sprocket hole.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore
square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Worn Groove
Replace the Guide Bar when the groove is
worn, the Guide Bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If
replacement is necessary, use only the Guide Bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on
the decal located on the pruning saw.
REPLACING BAR & CHAIN
Replace chain when cutters are too worn
to sharpen or when chain stops. Only use
replacement chain noted in this manual.
Inspect Guide Bar before sharpening chain. A
worn or damaged Guide Bar is unsafe. A worn or
damaged Guide Bar will damage chain. It will also
make cutting harder.
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
WARNING:
Remove the battery pack before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from
electrical shock or body contact with moving
chain.
Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use
protective gloves when handling chain.
Select a diameter of 3mm round file to suit the
chain pitch. The file is held at the correct filing
angle of 30° to the guide bar.
Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and
more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprocket,
Guide Bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must force
chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust
with few large chips, chain is dull.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Waste electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local authorities or retailer for recycling
advice.
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