Assembling The Appliance; Checking The Chain; Lubrication - MTD ECS 1800/35 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Electric Motor

Assembling the appliance

Risk of injury during operation!
!
Improperly attached parts may
result in extremely serious or fatal
injuries when the power tool
is used! This power tool may only
be switched on when all parts have
been completely and securely
attached and no part is damaged!
– Therefore, read the entire chap-
ter before attaching the parts!
– Attach the parts carefully and
completely.
– Use a tool if specified.
Risk of injury when attaching
!
parts!
Parts may be attached and
removed only when the motor
has been switched off.
Risk of cuts!
!
The teeth on the saw chain are
very sharp!
Wear protective gloves when per-
forming any work on the chain.
Risk of injury!
!
An incorrectly attached saw chain
will cause the power tool to cut
in an uncontrolled manner!
When attaching the chain, observe
the specified running direction!
Attaching saw rail and
saw chain
Fig. 2–5
Loosen screw (11) on the chain

wheel guard (7) and remove chain
wheel guard.
Using the tensioning screw (12),

turn the tension bolt (13) forwards.
Place saw rail (1) with guide

groove (14) on the guide rail (15).
Note
When attaching the chain, ensure
that it is seated correctly in the guide
groove (saw rail).
Place saw chain (2) around

the chain wheel (16).
Ensure that direction of installation
is correct.
Place saw chain (2) around

the saw rail (1).
Attach chain wheel guard (7).

Tighten screw (11) by hand.

Tensioning saw chain
Fig. 6
Tighten tensioning screw (12) until
the chain is positioned on the under-
side of the saw rail.
Running in the saw chain
During the running-in time retension
saw chain and rail after a maximum
of five cuts.
Checking the tension
of the saw chain
The chain is correctly tensioned
when the chain is positioned tightly
against the underside of the saw rail
and can be moved easily by hand.
If required, re-adjust the tension
of the saw chain (see section
"Servicing/cleaning").
Checking the chain brake
Fig. 1
The chain brake immediately blocks
the saw chain if a kickback occurs.
Before starting work with the power
tool, check that it is in perfect
working order.
Place power tool on the ground.

Start the power tool (see section

"Operating safety").
Tilt hand guard (4) forwards.

The chain must stop immediately.
If the chain brake does not function,
contact your Service Partner
immediately.
Filling with saw chain oil
Risk of damage to power tool!
Never use waste oil to lubricate the
saw chain! Otherwise the oil pump,
saw rail and chain may be damaged!
Damage to the environment!
As the saw chain oil is released into
the environment during operation,
special biodegradable, plant-based
saw chain oils should be used.
Fig. 7
Place the power tool securely

on the ground with the tank cap (9)
face up.
Before opening, clean tank cap

and inlet nozzle if required.
Slowly unscrew tank cap and

remove.
Carefully pour in saw chain oil.

Do not spill the oil!
Tighten tank cap by hand.

If some saw chain oil was spilled:

Always wipe up oil.

Checking the chain

lubrication

Do not use the power tool without
adequate chain lubrication.
Inadequate lubrication will reduce
the service life of the power tool.
Check amount of oil in the tank.

Start the power tool (see section

"Operating safety").
Hold running saw chain for some

time approx. 15 cm
above a suitable surface.
If there is adequate chain lubrication,
the oil which is ejected by the saw
chain will form a light trail.
Operating safety
Risk
!
of electric shock
Use a safety switch on your mains
socket (= residual current operated
device with a release current not
exceeding 30 mA).
Risk of injury!
!
The power tool may only be
switched on if no faults are found.
If a part is defective, it must be
replaced before the power tool
is used again.
Before starting the power
tool
Check the safety devices and that
the power tool is in a safe state:
Check that all parts are tight.

Check that there are no leaks.

Check whether there are any

visible defects: broken parts,
cracks, etc.
Check that the chain tension

on the power tool is correct.
Check that the chain brake

functions.
Connect to the socket
(230 Volt, 50 Hz)
First connect power cord

to the appliance and then
insert into a 230 V socket.
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