Working With The Chain Saw; Installation; Installing The Chain Bar (03, 04); Fitting The Saw Chain (04) - AL-KO CS 1825 Manual De Instrucciones

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3.8.3

Working with the chain saw

WARNING! Danger of serious injury. If an
incompletely mounted chain saw is used, serious
injury can be caused.
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Only use the chain saw when it has been ful-
ly mounted.
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Before each use, perform a visual inspection
in order to check that the chain saw is com-
plete and does not contain damaged or worn
components. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
WARNING! Risk of injury due to chain
saw being started inadvertently. A chain saw
that is started inadvertently can lead to serious
injury. Therefore, remove the rechargeable bat-
tery during:
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Testing, adjustment work and cleaning work
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Work on the cutting equipment
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Leaving the chain saw
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Transport
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Storage
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Maintenance and repair work
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Danger
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Never work alone.
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Always keep a first-aid kit to hand in case of
accidents.
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Avoid touching metal objects in the ground or
which are conductively connected to the
ground.
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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses or face visor incorpo-
rated in the protective helmet
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Protective trousers with cut protection in-
lay
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Sturdy working gloves
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Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
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Do not use the chain saw above shoulder
height, since safe handling is no longer pos-
sible in this way.
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When changing position, switch off the en-
gine and put on the chain guard.
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When chain saws are not in use, always put
on the chain guard and remove the recharge-
able battery.
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Switch the chain saw off before putting it
down.
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Do not use the chain saw for levering or mov-
ing wood.
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Only specialist personnel are allowed to saw
trunks that are thicker than the length of the
chain bar.
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Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the chain saw already
in the kerf.
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Make sure that no saw chain oil gets onto the
ground.
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Do not undertake sawing work in the rain,
snow or stormy weather.
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Never disable safety and protective devices.

4 INSTALLATION

WARNING! Danger of serious injury. If an
incompletely mounted chain saw is used, serious
injury can be caused.
■
Only use the chain saw when it has been ful-
ly mounted.
■
Before each use, perform a visual inspection
in order to check that the chain saw is com-
plete and does not contain damaged or worn
components. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
CAUTION! Danger of laceration injuries.
The sharp edges of the saw chain can cause lac-
eration injuries when assembling.
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Before installation, remove the rechargeable
battery.
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Wear safety gloves when installing the saw
chain and the guide rail.
4.1

Installing the chain bar (03, 04)

1. Pull hand guard (03/1) in the direction of the
handle (03/a) in order to release the chain
brake.
2. Turn central lock (03/2) anti-clockwise and
remove together with cover (03/3).
3. Set chain bar (04/1) on guide pin (04/2) and
push it back far enough that the saw chain
can be fitted.
4.2

Fitting the saw chain (04)

1. Place the saw chain on chain sprocket (04/3)
and in the groove of chain bar (04/1).
Installation
CS 1825