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tools........................................................... 26
Assembly............................................................. 29
Startup..................................................................32
Operation............................................................. 32
Storage.................................................................34
Disposal................................................................36
W arranty...............................................................37
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
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Read this documentation before starting up
the machine. This is a precondition for safe
working and flawless operation.
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Observe the safety warnings in this docu
mentation and on the product.
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This documentation is a permanent integral
part of the product described and must be
passed on to the new owner if the product is
sold.
Explanation o f sym bols
CAUTION!
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Following these safety warnings care-
fully can prevent personal injury and/or
material damage.
Special instructions for greater ease of
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understanding and improved handling.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This documentation describes a hand-operated
electric chain saw.
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Sym bols on the machine
Important! Take particular care
during handling.
Read the operating instructions
before starting operation!
Protect the machine against
rain and moisture
Wear protective glasses and
ear defenders.
Immediately disconnect the plug
from the mains if the extension
cable has been damaged or cut.
Safety and protective equipm ent
M otor protection switch
The electric chain saw is equipped with a motor
protection switch which switches off in case of
overload; it projects from the machine casing in
this case.
The switch can be pushed back in again after a
cooling-down phase of approx. 15 minutes, and
the electric chain saw can be switched on.
DANGER!
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Danger of injury if the safety devices are
tampered with!
Tampering with safety devices can result
in serious injuries!
Do not deactivate safety and protective
devices.
Chain brake
The chain saw has a manual chain brake that is
triggered by the hand guard, for example if kick-
back occurs.
When the chain brake is triggered, the saw chain
is abruptly stopped and the motor switched off.
Designated use
The electric chain saw is exclusively designed for
domestic, DIY and gardening applications. In this
area, the electric chain saw can be used for ge
neral jobs such as:
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Cutting up timber
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Cutting down hedges
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Sawing firewood
EKS 2000/35 / EKI 2200/40 / EKS 2400/40
O riginal instructions fo r use