General Safety Regulations; Layout And Items Supplied; Proper Use; Tensioning The Saw Chain - Hercules HHEK 22-40 Manual De Instrucciones

Anleitung_HHEK 22-40_SPK7:_
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Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it from
being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this
packaging can be reused or recycled.
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them at all times. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the unit, its proper use and the
important safety regulations.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person,
make sure that you pass on these operating
instructions as well.
We can accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-compliance
with these instructions.

1. General safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found
in the enclosed booklet.
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

(see Fig. 1-3)
1. Claw stop
2. Front hand guard
3. Front handle
4. Rear handle
5. Safety lock-off
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Oil tank cover
8. Chain wheel cover
9. Fixing screw for the chain wheel cover
10. Chain tensioning screw
11. Chain oil fill level indicator
12. Cable strain-relief clamp
13. Power cable
14. Operation/Overload indicator
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15. Rear hand guard
16. Cutter rail
17. Saw chain
18. Cutter guard

3. Proper use

The chainsaw is intended for felling trees and for
cutting trunks, branches, wooden beams, boards etc.
and can be used for cross cuts and longitudinal cuts.
It is not suitable for cutting any materials other than
wood.
Please note that our devices have not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Consequently, the guarantee will be invalidated if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
applications or for other equivalent activities.
4. Assembly
Caution: Do not connect the chainsaw to the power
supply until it has been fully assembled and the chain
tension has been adjusted. Always wear protective
gloves when working on the chainsaw to protect
yourself against injury.
4.1 Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain
Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are
complete (Fig. 2-3).
Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover
(Fig. 4).
Take off the chain wheel (Fig. 5).
Lay the chain as shown in the groove which runs
around the cutter rail (Fig. 6/Item A).
Insert the cutter rail and chain as shown in the
mounting in the chainsaw (Fig. 6). At the same
time guide the chain around the chain wheel (Fig.
6/ Item B).
Attach the chain wheel cover and secure it with
the fixing screw (Fig. 7). Caution: Do not fully
tighten the fixing screw until after adjusting the
chain tension (refer to point 4.2).

4.2 Tensioning the saw chain

Caution: Always disconnect the mains plug before
performing any checks or adjustments. Always wear
protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to
protect yourself against injury.
Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover a
few turns (Fig. 4).
Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensioning
screw (Fig. 8). Turning the screw clockwise
increases the tension, turning it counter-