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Alpina PR270 Operator's Manual

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1. For Safe Operation

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ISTRUZIONI ORIGINALI)
Contents
1.
For Safe Operation ......................................................... 1
2.
Explanation of Symbols on the Machine ....................... 6
3.
Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain .............................. 7
4.
Fuel and Chain Oil ......................................................... 8
5.
Operating the Engine ................................................... 10
6.
Sawing .......................................................................... 13
7.
Maintenance ................................................................. 15
8.
9.
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. 18
10. Accesories ................................................................... 18
Dear Customer,
Firstly, we wish to thank you for having chosen our products and hope that the use of this machine will
be extremely satisfying for you and fully meet your expectations. This manual has been drawn up to
allow your to get to know your machine well and use it in safe and efficient conditions; please do not
forget that it is an integral part of the machine and keep it to hand to be consulted at all times and con-
sign it with the machine if you should sell or lend it to others.
Your new machine has been designed and manufactured to current standards and is safe and reliable
if used in full respect of the instructions contained in this manual (forecast use); any other use or failu-
re to comply with the instructions for safe use, maintenance and repair shall be considered as "improp-
er use", cause the warranty to become null and void and relieve the Manufacturer from all responsi-
bility, with the user becoming responsible for charges for damages or personal or third party injury.
If any slight differences are found between the description herein and the machine you own, please
bear in mind that due to continual product improvement, the information contained in this manual is
subject to modification without prior notice or obligatory updating, although the essential features for
the purposes of safety and operation remain unchanged. In the event of doubt, please contact your
dealer. Enjoy your work!
1. For Safe Operation
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
AND SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!!!
RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING
IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THIS
MACHINE MAY INVOLVE A DAILY LEVEL
OF PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO NOISE FOR THE
OPERATOR EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN
85 dB(A)
1. Read, understand and follow all warnings.
2. Warning! Danger of kickback.
3. Use the chain saw with two hands.
4. Read operator's instruction book before operating
this machine.
5. Wear head, eye and ear protection.
6. Wear strong working gloves.
7. Wear boots or protective shoes with grippy soles and steel
toecaps.
8. Use appropriate protections for foot-leg and hand-arm .
9. This saw is for trained tree service operators only.
Maximum noise and vibration levels PR 270 - 280
Operator ear noise pressure level
(ISO 22868) ....................................................................... db(A) 108
Measured acoustic output level (ISO 22868) ................... db(A) 108
Vibration level (ISO 22867) ................................................ m/s
- Measurement uncertainty (2006/42/CE - EN 12096) ..... m/s
WARNING!
This chainsaw has been espe-
cially designed for tree mainte-
nance and should therefore
only be used by trained opera-
tors when working on trees.
EN 1
2
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1. For Safe Operation EN 1 TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ISTRUZIONI ORIGINALI) Contents For Safe Operation ............1 Explanation of Symbols on the Machine ....... 6 WARNING! Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain ......7 Fuel and Chain Oil ............8 This chainsaw has been espe- Operating the Engine ...........
  • Page 2 EN 2 1. For Safe Operation 1. For Safe Operation 1. Never operate a chain saw 8. Do not allow other persons to when you are fatigued, ill, or up- be near the chain saw when start- set, or under the influence of me- ing or cutting.
  • Page 3 1. For Safe Operation EN 3 damage to the flywheel could 1.1 KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS occur which could subsequently FOR CHAIN SAW USERS cause the flywheel to disinte- grate.) WARNING! Kickback occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches 16.
  • Page 4 EN 4 1. For Safe Operation 1.2 WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE at the attachment point on the saw) of saw to CHAIN-SAWS FROM A ROPE AND the operators harness; HARNESS c) ensure the saw is securely attached when it is being sent up to the operator;...
  • Page 5 1. For Safe Operation EN 5 Securing the work position for two-handed The chain brake should always be engaged be- fore lowering a running saw onto its strop. Operators should always check the saw has suf- To allow the operator to hold the saw with both ficient fuel before undertaking critical cuts.

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols On The Machine

    EN 6 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine 2. Explanation of Symbols on the Machine WARNING! For safe operation and The screw under the “H” maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on stamp is The High-speed the machine. adjustment screw. According to these indications, please be careful not to make any mistake.

  • Page 7: Installing Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain EN 7 3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain 4. Mount the guide bar then fit the saw chain WARNING! Unpacking and complet- around the bar and sprocket. ing the assembly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with enough space for machi- ne handling and its packaging, always mak- ing use of suitable equipment.

  • Page 8: Fuel And Chain Oil

    EN 8 3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain / 4. Fuel and Chain Oil NOTE A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of use. Check and read- (1) Tighten just the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itself and the guide bar.
  • Page 9 4. Fuel and Chain Oil EN 9 difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredi- 6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil ents, sufficient agitation is necessary for the container, scrap it only at an authorized engine to last long. Be careful that, if the agi- repository site.

  • Page 10: Operating The Engine

    EN 10 5. Operating the Engine 5. Operating the Engine WARNING! Choke knob: It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or (1) When the engine is lacks any parts. Before starting engine, make cool sure that all the parts including bar and chain (2) When the engine is are installed properly.

  • Page 11: Operating The Engine

    5. Operating the Engine EN 11 • Starting the engine on a tree When adjusting, take the following steps: NOTE WARNING! Carefully follow the in- Be sure to adjust the car- structions under “For your safety” (1.2). buretor with the bar chain attached. 1.
  • Page 12 EN 12 5. Operating the Engine 1. Start the engine and grasp the handle secure- ly with both hands. 2. Pulling the throttle lever to maintain the chain operation, push the brake lever (left-hand guard) down toward the front using the back of your left hand.

  • Page 13: Sawing

    6. Sawing EN 13 6. Sawing • This saw is equipped WARNING! with a chain brake that will stop the chain in the event • Before proceeding to of kickback if operating your job, read the section properly. You must check “For Safe Operation”.
  • Page 14 EN 14 6. Sawing 3. Make a notch cut one-third of the way into Cutting the limbs of Fallen Tree the tree on the felling side. First check to which side the limb is bent. Then 4. Make a felling cut from the opposite side of make the initial cut from the bent side and finish the notch and at a level slightly higher than by sawing from the opposite side.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    7. Maintenance EN 15 7. Maintenance 4. Others WARNING! Before cleaning, the in- specting or repairing the unit, make sure that Check for fuel leakage and loose fastenings and engine has stopped and is cool. Disconnect damage to major parts, especially handle joints the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
  • Page 16 EN 16 7. Maintenance 3. Oil filter will cause the overheating and a fire. For pre- venting the trouble, please keep clean around 1. With a wire hook, take out the oil filter from the muffler. the feeding port. 2. Wash the filter with gasoline. This engine is air-cooled.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Of Saw Chain And Guide Bar

    7. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar EN 17 8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar 1. Saw Chain WARNING! It is very important for smooth and safe operation to always keep (1) Appropriate the cutters sharp. gauge checker (2) Depth gauge The cutters need to be sharpened when: standard...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    EN 18 9. Troubleshooting Guide / 10. Accesories 9. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEME CAUSE REMEDY 1) Starting failure – Check fuel for water – Replace with proper fuel. or substandard mixture. – Check for engine flooding. – Remove and dry the spark plug. –...

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