Electrolux Outdoor Products Via Como 72 23868 Valmadrera (Lecco) ITALIA Phone + 39 0341 203111 - Fax +39 0341 581671 www.electrolux.com Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice. Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents, designs and trademarks in several countries. © Electrolux Outdoor Products The Electrolux Group. The world's No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. PN. 249411 REV. 01 (06/04) A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) Rear handle Rear hand guard Front handle Front hand guard/chain brake lever Chain tensioner knob/screw Chain tensioner pin Oil tank cap Oil tank inspection gauge Air vents Cable Manual Switch Switch block Chain Drive tooth Cutting link 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) Cutting depth gauge Cutting tooth Bar Chain cover Pinion Chain catcher Bar retaining screws Bar retaining knob / nuts Nose sprocket Guide bar cover guard Spiked bumper Chain tensioner pin housing Lubrication hole Guide groove Oil pump adjustment knob LEGEND: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) Example of identification label Guaranteed noise level according to directive 2000/14/EC Double insulation CE marking of conformity Protection degree Rated frequency Rated power Alternate current Rated voltage Model/type Prefix ­ Serial number Product code Year of manufacture (last two figures; e.g. 04=2004) Maximum bar length Manufacturer's name and address ENGLISH ­ 1 B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MEANING OF SYMBOLS Do not dispose inappropriately of the machine. Deliver it to an authorized organization. Always grip the machine with two hands Kickback danger Do not expose to rain or moisture. Chain oil Warning! Read the instruction manual carefully Protective boots Protective goggles or visor, protective helmet and hearing protection Protective cutproof gloves Protective long, cut-proof trousers Chain brake: deactivated, activated Disconnect the plug if the cable is damaged Correct direction of the cutting teeth. Refrain from Turn the machine off Manual use. All persons using this machine must read the user manual completely with extreme care, (and where possible must also be present during a practical demonstration on correct machine use) in order to be familiar with all user operations in complete safety, as well as all the cutting techniques possible with this machine. For this reason, the user manual must be included with the machine in the case of sale or loan to another person. Please ENGLISH - 2 remember that ALL parts of the user manual are important, as they are included to help prevent injury to the user and damage to the machine. Following correct manual procedure does not necessarily prevent all danger risk, but certainly reduces the probability or effects of injury or damage. Manual layout: Section B is divided into various parts that are referred to in the rest of the manual and marked with the "Warning" sign, followed by the reference number of the corresponding component to draw the reader's attention to the main safety procedure linked with that particular situation; the machine parts shown in "A ­ GENERAL DESCRIPTION" are indicated in italics in the text for easy identification. Precautions prior to machine use. Never permit this machine to be used by any persons who are not perfectly familiar with the manual instructions, who are not in good physical and mental condition, who are not sufficiently competent and by children (local regulations may sometimes limit the age of operators permitted to use the machine). Inexperienced persons must follow a training period operating on a saw horse only. The user is responsible for any accidents that may cause injury to other persons and damage to property, as well as any other type of danger risk. The machine must never be used for operations other than those specifically described in this manual, and exclusively with the bars and chains indicated. This machine must never be used when users are tired, or not in good physical condition, or if under the effect of any substance that may alter their physical or mental condition (pharmaceuticals, alcohol, drugs etc.) Make certain that the user knows how to stop the motor and chain in case of necessity. Take great care and pay close attention at all times when using this machine, following all general behaviour rules according to good sense. 1. Control checks. Control the machine with care before use each time, especially if it has been subject to strong impact, or if it shows any signs of malfunction. Check that the machine has been assembled correctly, that all components are in correct condition and perfectly clean. Perform all operations described in the chapter "Maintenance ­ before each use". Make sure that all spanners and tools used for adjustment operations have been removed, that all screws and nuts are in their correct housing and tightened correctly, and that the bar and the chain are mounted correctly. If even one single condition described above is not satisfactory DO NOT USE the machine. 2. Repairs and Maintenance. All the machine parts that can be replaced personally, are clearly explained in the "Assembly / disassembly" instructions chapter. In the case of damaged or worn components, always use exclusively original homologated accessories and spare parts that are available from official distributors. Where necessary, all other machine parts must be replaced exclusively by an Authorised Service Centre. All danger risks increase considerably if maintenance operations are not performed regularly, not performed by competent professional personnel, or if non-original accessories /spare parts are mounted on the machine. In any of the cases described above, the manufacturer will not be held responsible for any injury to persons or damage to property. In the case of any doubt, please contact an Authorised Service Centre. 3. Maintenance in complete safety. All maintenance, assembly, disassembly and oil tank filling operations must be performed with the machine set in a stable position on a flat solid surface and with the cable plug disconnected from the electricity supply (unless this is explicitly specified otherwise). The chain must be arrested and the user must wear suitable protective gloves. 4. Clothing. When using this machine the user must wear the following homologated individual protective clothing : close-fitting protective clothing, safety boots with non-slip soles, crush-proof toe puffs and cutproof protection; cut-proof vibration-proof gloves, protective goggles or safety visor (remove protective film where present); ear protection muffs; helmet (if there is any danger of falling objects); some efficient method to cover or tie hair back from shoulder length (if hair is longer than shoulders); dust-proof mask. DO NOT WEAR shorts, loose clothing, unbuttoned clothing, or any jewellery that could become caught in moving machine parts. Do not wear sandals and never work bare-footed. 5. Health precautions ­ Vibrations and Noise levels. Avoid using the machine for long periods of time: the noise and vibrations can be dangerous causing irritation, stress, fatigue and hypacusia (hearing problems). Prolonged machine use exposes the user to vibrations that can generate "white finger phenomenon" (Raynaud's Phenomenon), carpal tunnel syndrome and similar disturbances. This can lead to a lack of sensitivity in the hands making it difficult to notice changes in temperature as well as causing numbness. When using the machine regularly or in continuation, the user must control the condition of his hands very carefully. If any of the symptoms described above appear, consult a doctor immediately. ENGLISH ­ 3 6. Health precautions ­ Chemical agents. Avoid all chain oil contact with skin and eyes. 7. Health precautions - Electricity. All extension cords, plugs, and electricity lines must be homologated, to standard and in compliance with current regulations. Make sure that the main line to which the machine is connected is equipped with a residual current device (RCD) with a current capacity no higher than 30mA. Make sure that all cables, plugs, and the residual current device are in correct working condition, that they comply with required characteristics, are mounted or hooked up correctly and are perfectly clean. Never disconnect the machine from the main line by pulling on the cable. Never use or store the machine and extension cord in damp environments. If the cable is damaged in any way, disconnect immediately from the main line socket, taking great care not to touch any exposed wires. Avoid all contact with grounded surfaces when using the machine (metal piping, cables, lightening conductors, etc). When working outdoors, all extension cords attached to the machine must be homologated for use out of doors. Avoid tying any knots in electric cables and never use rolled up extension cords. 8. Health precautions - Heat. During use pinion and chain reach very high temperatures, take care not to touch these parts while hot. 9. Health precautions ­ Sharp or moving parts. Never touch the chain except when the machine is switched off; in any case, always take great care since the chain is very sharp and can cut even when stopped. Remember that the chain will continue to rotate for a short time after the machine has been switched off. 10. Work area. Control the whole work area carefully to check for any danger source (e.g.: roads, paths, electric cables, dangerous trees, etc) Take special care when working on sloping ground. Cluttered areas can lead to injuries: before using the machine remove any stones, glass, cables, metal components, cans, bottles and any other foreign matter from the work area. Also take into consideration any danger risks that may not be noticed because of machine noise. Make sure that a second person is within calling distance in the case of accident. When working in isolated areas, always carry a first aid kit and make sure you have advised others of your exact location. ENGLISH - 4 11. Work operations Never start work with the machine before performing the following: remove the giude bar cover guard; make sure that a sufficient amount of oil has reached the chain; make sure you have a planned retreat path from falling trees (when cutting trees). It is strictly forbidden to use the machine for: moving branches or roots; in cases where there is any danger that the chain may come into contact with the ground, electric protection, or piled wood; for cutting very thin branches or bushes (these will break easily and can whip bystanders or the user causing serious injury); for felling trees without adequate training and equipment (correct ropes, hooks, etc); starting sawing operations with the blade already engaged in a previous groove or slit; using the machine while standing on stepladders or other unstable surfaces; using the machine in extreme weather conditions, inclement weather, with reduced visibility and insufficient lighting (very low temperatures, very hot damp climates, fog, rain, wind, at night, etc.); using the machine with arms stretched: work must always be performed in a manner to ensure that the user can react immediately to unexpected conditions; it is forbidden to leave the machine unguarded; permitting others to touch the cable, extension cord , or the machine; forcing the machine during cutting action (this can lead to motor damage or loss of control over the machine); blocking the switch or the switch block with adhesive tape or other materials. Always remember to: cut wood only (never cut plastic, metal, or other materials); make sure that the switch is NOT turned ON before inserting the plug in the socket or releasing the chain brake lever; make sure that the chain is not in contact with any objects at the moment the switch is turned ON; Keep all bystanders and animals well clear of the work area (where necessary, fence off the area and use warning signs) at a minimum distance of 2.5 m times the trunk height; in any case no less than ten meters. Wherever possible use a vice or a saw horse to block the wood to be cut; always hold the machine as follows: Grip the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand, closing the thumb and other fingers firmly around the handle (during use, the machine could slide forwards or backwards, or create a reverse action, provoking a kickback reaction: holding the machine correctly reduces ...