Mounting Of The Extension Cable; Switching On/Off; Switching Off; Chain Brake - ATIKA KS 1800/35 Manual Original

Mounting of the extension cable

In order to prevent an unintended loosening of the
connection assembly put the extension cable as noose through
the opening on the rear handhold (17) and put it over the cable
mounting (22).

Switching On/Off

Do not use a device where
− the contactor can not be switched on and off.
− the chain and motor brake does not work properly
Damaged switches and brakes must be repaired or
replaced immediately by the customer service.
When switching on the chain saw must be supported and held
safely. Chain and guide bar must stand free.
Release the chain brake. Push the front hand guard (3)
towards the front handle (4) (Pos. 1). The chain saw is
ready for operation.
Switching on:
Push and hold automatic trip switch (5). Then operate
the On/Off switch (6). Release now automatic trip switch.
When the saw chain is jammed or overloading
occurs reduce the power or immediately cut off the
chain saw.
• Remove the guide bar from the cut.
• Check the chain saw and the chain tension before
restarting.

Switching off

Release On/Off switch (6).

Chain brake

The chain brake is a protective mechanism which in case
of a stroke back chain saw is initiated via the front hand
protection or after releasing the on/off switch. The saw
chain stops immediately (< 0,1 sec.).

Checking the chain brake

Check the chain brake's proper function before each work start.
• Start the engine.
• Hold the chain saw with both hands.
Use the back of your hand to press against the front
hand guard (3). (Pos. 2).
The chain saw must stop immediately.
It is not allowed to use this chain saw without
properly working chain brake. Please contact the
manufacturer or the customer service point.

Clamping of saw chain

• Before setting or checking the saw chain tension pull out
power plug.
• In order to avoid injuries wear protective gloves.
Check the saw chain tension before
start of work
after the first steps
during sawing regularly all 10 minutes
Only with a correct clamped saw chain and a sufficient
lubrication you can influence the durability.
Please observe the following:
a new saw chain must be reclamped more often until it has
elongated.
in case of heating of chain to operating temperature it
expands and needs to be reclamped.
After finishing the sawing works release tension of saw
chain as in case of cooling too high tensions would emerge
in the saw chain.
if chain flackers or comes out of the guide clamp it again
immediately.
Clamping of saw chain:
Loosen the retaining nut (11) by max. 1 turn.
Slightly lift the guide bar tip and turn the chain
stretching screw (12) clockwisely until the correct chain
tension is reached.
The saw chain is correctly stretched when it can be
lifted in the centre of the chain guide by appr. 3 – 4 mm.
Turn the chain stretching screw anti-clockwise when the
saw chain is stretched too much.
Check that the chain links are positioned correctly in the
guiding groove of the guide bar.
Re-tighten the retaining nut (11).

Work instructions (saw techniques)

Operating

Never saw with only one hand. Hold the
chain saw always firmly with both hands, left hand
on the front handhold (4) and right hand on the
rear handhold (17).
Hold the chain saw slightly on the right of the own body.
Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing position
and keep at any time the balance.
When switching on the chain saw must be supported and
held safely. Chain and guide bar must stand free.
Start cutting only when the saw chain has reached the full
number of revolutions.
Never work
− with stretched arms
− on hardly accessible places
− above shoulder height
− standing on a ladder, a staging or a tree.
Activate the chain brake when moving to a tree.
Before leaving the chain saw (work break) bring it in a safe
condition (cover the guide bar, apply the chain brake) and
put it on a place where nobody is endangered. Secure the
chain saw against unauthorized access.
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