Skil 0534 Notice Originale page 16

9 Beware of chain saw kickback and avoid contact with
bar tip
q Always use chain saw two-handed
USE
• Assembly instructions w
! remove battery from tool
! always use gloves when handling the chain
- place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface
- remove cover plate A by turning locking knob B
counter-clockwise
- slide chain C in the slot around chain bar D
- fit the chain onto drive sprocket F and guide chain bar
D, so that fastening bolt G and the guide fins H fit into
the keyway of chain bar D
! ensure chain is in correct running direction by
comparing with chain symbol E
- check if all parts are seated properly and hold chain
and chain bar in a level position
- mount cover plate A as illustrated
- if necessary, turn tensioning knob K to bring tensioning
peg J in alignment with the hole in chain bar D
- turn tensioning knob K until all the slack is taken up in
the chain
- tighten locking knob B on fastening bolt G by turning it
clockwise
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
• Battery level indicator e
- press the battery level indicator button P to show the
current battery level e a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button P e b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button P e c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button P e b; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level e c is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button P; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Tensioning chain r
! remove battery from tool
- place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface
- check if the chain links are correctly located in the slot
around chain bar D
1. loosen locking knob B until it is just holding
chain bar in position (do not remove)
2. lift the chain bar somewhat and hold it in that position
3. turn chain tensioning knob K upwards
until the lowest chain links come up and
JUST touch the bottom of chain bar D
4. tighten locking knob B by turning it clockwise
5. release chain bar
6. the correct chain tension is reached
when the chain can be raised approx. 4
mm from the chain bar in the centre
! always check the chain tension before use, after
the first cuts and regularly during use (approx.
every 10 minutes)
- upon initial operation, new chains can lengthen
considerably
- the chain life of the saw chain mainly depends upon
sufficient lubrication and correct tensioning
- avoid tensioning the chain if it is hot, as this will cause
the chain to become overtensioned when it cools down
Lubrication t
•
Chain life and cutting capacity depend on optimum
lubrication; therefore the chain is automatically oiled
during operation via oil outlet L 2
! the chain saw is not supplied filled with oil; it is
essential to fill with oil before use
! never operate the chain saw without chain oil or
at an empty oil reservoir level, as this will result in
extensive damage to the product
- set chain saw on any suitable surface with oil reservoir
cap M facing upward
- unscrew cap and add chain saw oil (not included) until
reservoir is full
- avoid dirt or debris entering oil reservoir
- mount oil reservoir cap and tighten
! check oil level prior to starting and regularly
during operation; refill oil when oil level is below
indicator N
- the oil reservoir filling will last approx. 15 minutes,
depending on sawing intensity and stops
- never use recycled/old oil
! use only readily biodegradable chain saw oil
On/off y
•
- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch Q and then
pulling trigger switch R
- switch off the tool by releasing trigger R
! do not stop chain saw after sawing by activating
front hand guard S 2 (= kickback brake)
Kickback brake u
•
The kickback brake is a safety mechanism activated
through front hand guard S, when kickback occurs ->
chain stops immediately
The following function check should be carried out at
regular intervals:
- push front hand guard S forward and start the chain
saw -> the chain must not start
- to deactivate the kickback brake, release trigger switch
R and pull hand guard S backwards
• Operating the tool
- always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands (front
handle T with the left hand and rear handle U with the
right hand); never operate chain saw using only one
hand i a
! the chain must be running at full speed before it
makes contact with the wood
- use gripping teeth V to secure the saw onto the wood
before starting to cut i a
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