Basic Working Notes - Scheppach BCHS300-ProS Original Bedienungsanleitung

12. Basic working notes

m Attention!
Always make sure the device is fully assembled
before commissioning!
Risk of injury!
Sawing and felling work as well as all related work may
only be carried out by specially trained and briefed
persons.
Note
Observe the country-specific regulations for felling
work and obtain information from the relevant author-
ity.
• Make sure that no one can be harmed by the falling
branches and trees.
• Only the persons required for the felling work may
be in the work area.
• Keep the work area at the trunk clear and tidy so
that operators have a safe standing area.
• Keep escape routes clear and tidy in order to be
able to leave the work area quickly.
• Do not carry out felling work in stronger wind con-
ditions, bad weather or poor visibility.
• Keep distances to the nearest workplace of at least
2 1/2 tree lengths.
12.1 Use and handling
• Never start the device before the guide rail (7), saw
chain (6) and chain cover (12) are correctly fitted.
• Do not cut wood that is lying on the ground or try to
cut roots that are sticking out of the ground.
• In any case, make sure the saw chain (6) does not
come into contact with the soil, otherwise the saw
chain (6) will dull immediately.
• If you accidentally touch a solid object with the de-
vice, switch off the engine immediately and inspect
the device for any damage.
• Maintain the device carefully. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the device's
operation. Have damaged parts repaired before us-
ing the device. Many accidents are caused by poor-
ly maintained devices.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Have the device serviced by qualified personnel.
• Only use manufacturer's recommended original
spare parts.
12.2 Holding the device correctly
m Risk of injury!
• Never work on unstable ground!
• Never work above shoulder height!
• Never work when standing on ladders!
• Do not bend too far when working!
• Only use the device when the weather and terrain
conditions are favourable!
• Stand with both legs firmly on the ground.
• Be aware of obstacles in the working area.
• During work, always hold the device tight in both hands!
• Hold the device:
- with the left hand on the bow-type handle.
- with the right hand on the handle.
- whilst balanced in a stable stance.
12.3 How to saw correctly!
• Scan the working area and remove any interfering
objects.
• At the start of work, check that the device is safe.
• Hold the device in both hands as prescribed.
• Switch on the chainsaw before applying it to the cut.
• Exert regular pressure on the device and do not
apply excessive force.
• If possible, apply the device to the branch you wish
to saw with the claw stop (8).
• Never work without the claw stop. The chainsaw
can pull the operator forward. Use the claw stop for
cutting tree trunks or thick branches. Using the claw
stop increases work safety, reduces personal strain
when working and vibrations are also reduced.
m ATTENTION!
If the cutting device touches a foreign body, or the
operating noise intensifies, or the electrical device vi-
brates unusually heavily, switch off the engine and al-
low the electrical device to come to a halt. Remove the
battery and implement the following measures:
• Check for damage.
• Check for loose parts and fasten all parts.
• replace damaged parts with equivalent parts or
have them repaired.
12.4 After use
m Risk of injury!
Always switch off the motor before setting the device
down! The saw chain will run on for a short time after
the on/off switch is released.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait until all moving parts have come to a com-
plete standstill.
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