Ferax FKS-2000 Manual page 12

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Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into
the tool's power supply cord. (Fig. 8b)
3. Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding
the front /handle (do not hold chain brake) and the
right
hand holding the rear handle. Thumbs and fingers
should encircle both handles (Fig. 8c).
4. With your Right thumb, push the Lock/Off button
(C) forward at end the top of the rear handle, and
at the same time squeeze the trigger. To stop the
saw, release the trigger (Fig. 8d).
Note: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the
Lock/Off button once the trigger is squeezed and the
motor is running. The lock / off button is a safety device
to avoid accidental starting.
To stop the motor
The saw motor will automatically stop when the
trigger is released. The lock/ off button will have to
be depressed and the trigger squeezed to restart the
motor.
Chain and bar lubrication
Adequate lubrication of the saw chain during cutting
operations is essential to minimize friction with
the guide bar. Your chain saw is equipped with an
automatic oiler system. The oiler automatically delivers
the proper amount of oil to the bar and chain. There is
no flow adjustment. The oil tank level can be checked
in the inspection window (A). Tank is full when oil is at
the top of the slot (Fig. 9).
Caution! Never starve the bar and chain of
lubrication oil. Running the saw dry or with
too little oil will decrease cutting efficiency,
shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid
dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the
bar from overheating. Too little is evidenced
by smoke or bar discoloration.
Note: The saw chain stretches during use, particularly
when it is new, and occasional adjustment will
be needed. A new chain requires more frequent
adjustment during the break-in period. This is normal.
See Section for Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
instructions.
Caution! A loose chain can jump off the bar
while you are cutting, as well as wear the bar
and chain. A chain that is too tight can
damage the saw. Either situation, chain too
loose or too tight, could cause serious
personal injury.
Chain brake/ hand guard
All chain saws are equipped with a Chain brake /Hand
guard which stops a moving chain in milliseconds,
helping to reduce the hazard of kickback, a fast upward
motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw
chain at the nose of the bar accidentally strikes an
object or is pinched in the cut. The Hand Guard also
protects your left hand in the event it slips off the front
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handle. The chain brake is a safety feature which is
activated if pressure is applied against the guard or
when, in the event of kickback, the operator's hand
strikes the lever. When the chain brake is activated,
chain movement abruptly stops and the power supply
to the motor is immediately cut off. The purpose of
the chain brake is to reduce the possibility of injury
due to kickback. The chain brake cannot, however,
provide the measure of intended protection if the saw
is carelessly operated. The chain brake is disengaged
(chain can move) when the brake is pulled back and
locked. This is the normal running position (Fig. 10a).
The chain brake is engaged (chain cannot move) when
the brake is in forward position (Fig. 10b).
Note: The motor will not start if the chain brake is in the
engaged position.
Caution! The chain brake should not be used
for starting and stopping the saw during
normal operation.
Chain brake test:
Before cutting with your saw, the chain brake should be
tested as follows:
A. Make sure the chain brake is disengaged (Fig.
10a).
B. Place the saw on a firm, flat, dry surface that is
clear of any debris. Do not let he saw come in
contact with any objects.
C. Plug the unit into the power source.
D. Grasp the front handle (not the Chain Brake /
Hand Guard Lever) with your left hand. Thumb
and fingers should encircle the handle.
E. Grasp the rear handle with your right hand. Thumb
and fingers should encircle the handle.
F. Depress the lock / off button with your right thumb.
Squeeze the trigger with your index finger. (Fig.
8d.)
G. While the motor is running, activate the chain
brake by rolling your left hand forward against the
lever.
H. Chain and motor should stop abruptly.
Warning! If the chain and motor fail to stop
when the chain brake is engaged, take the
saw to the nearest authorized Ferax dealer.
Do not use the saw if the chain brake is not in
proper working order.
General cutting instructions
Felling
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small
trees up to 15-18cm in diameter are usually cut in a
single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts
determine the direction the tree will fall.
Warning! A retreat path (A) should be
planned and cleared as necessary before
cuts are started. The retreat path should
extend back and diagonally to the rear of the
expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. 11.