Chain Guard; Chain Brake - Gardeo GTRE2440SO Original Instructions Manual

CHAIN GUARD

The chain guard must be clipped onto the chain and
sword as soon as the sawing work has been
completed and whenever the chainsaw has to be
transported.

CHAIN BRAKE

In the event of kick-back, the chain brake (3) will be
actuated via the front finger guard. The front finger
guard is pushed forwards by the back of the hand
and this causes the chain brake to stop the chain
saw, or rather the motor, within 0.15 s.
RELEASING THE CHAIN BRAKE
To be able to use your chain saw again, you must
release the saw chain again. First switch off the
chainsaw. Then push the front finger guard (3) back
into the vertical position until it locks in place. The
chain brake is now fully functional again.
SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN
You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and
correctly by specialist dealers, from whom you can
also obtain chain sharpening equipment to enable
you to sharpen the chain yourself. Please follow the
corresponding operating instructions.
Take care of your tools. Keep your tools sharp and
clean to enable you to work well and safely. Follow
the maintenance regulations and the instructions for
changing tools
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Always wear safety goggles,
ear muffs, protective gloves
and heavy-duty work clothes!
Use the saw only with approved extension cables
with the prescribed insulation and connections
designed for outdoor use (approved rubber-
sheathed cables) which fit the chainsaw plug.
The chain saw is equipped with two safety switches,
requiring the use of both hand.
The chainsaw works only when one hand holds the
front grip (2) and the other hand actuates the switch
on the rear grip (1).
If the chainsaw does not run, the chain brake must
be released at the front finger guard (3). Be sure to
read the sections "Chain brake" and " Releasing the
chain brake " on this point.
After switching on, the chainsaw will run
immediately at high speed .
Do not use the machine above shoulder height.
Only use the machine for working dry wood.
If you use this machine for the first time,
it is advisable to work on a saw horse.
Never start sawing before the machine is
running at full speed and the serrated fender
touches the wood.
Always make a new cut. Never use a
previous cut to proceed sawing.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
Release either the ON/OFF switch (13) on the rear
The release of ON/OFF switch results the stop of
the chainsaw within 1sec., and heavy sparkling.
This is normal and safe for the proper operation of
the chainsaw.
After working with the chainsaw, you should always:
Clean the saw chain and guide bar and replace the
chain guard.
CHAINSAW PROTECTION
Never use the chainsaw in the
rain or in damp conditions.
damaged, pull the plug out of the
power socket immediately. Never
work with a damaged cable.
_ Check the chainsaw for damage. Before using
your tool again, check the safety devices or
any slightly damaged parts to ensure that they are
in good working order.
_ Make sure the moving parts are working correctly.
_ All the parts must be correctly assembled and
meet all the conditions required to ensure that the
chainsaw works correctly.
_ Any damaged safety devices and parts must be
properly repaired or replaced immediately by a
Customer Service workshop, unless there are
instructions to the contrary in these operating
instructions.
NOTES ON WORKING PRACTICE
Kick-back.
You can avoid accidents by not sawing with the tip
of the guide bar as this may cause the saw
to rear up suddenly.
Always use the complete safety equipment and
clothes when working with the saw.
Kick-back is an upward and/or backward movement
of the guide bar which can occur if the saw chain at
the tip of the guide bar encounters an obstruction.
Make sure your work-piece is firmly secured. Use
clamps to stop the work-piece slipping.
This also makes it easier to operate the chainsaw
with both hands.
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If the extension cable is