SAFETY & WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with an identical replacement model. The use of any attachment not recommended or supplied by Kogan.com may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
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If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the environment, damaging health, and well-being. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Kogan.com or its service agent to avoid a hazard.
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Tips for maintaining battery life Charge the battery pack before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery pack when you notice a decrease in tool power. Never over-discharge a fully charged battery pack. Over discharging shortens the battery service life.
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OVERVIEW WARNING: Verify that the switch is in the OFF position before inserting or removing the battery pack. Read the user manual before Warning! Danger! Note! using this tool. Whenever the tool is in use, safety Do not expose to rain or moisture goggles must be worn to safeguard against flying objects.
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Oil tank cap Saw chain Chain oil indicator On/Off switch Guide bar Sprocket cover Spike bumper Release knob for chain wheel cover Fig. 1 Front handle Lock-off button Protection handle Rear handle Battery socket Fig. 2...
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INSTRUCTION Note: • Read all safety warnings, instructions and specifications provided with this tool. • Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in injury. With the saw running, keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Before starting the saw, make sure that the saw chain does not touch anything.
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Always use replacement bars and saw chains specified by Kogan.com. Incorrect replacement bars and saw chains can cause the chain to tear and/or kickback.
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Quick intervention can prevent serious injury and property damage. Switch off the product and disconnect it from the power supply if problems occur. Have the product repaired by Kogan.com, if necessary, before reusing the product. Residual risks Even if you operate this power tool correctly, there are always residual risks. The following hazards may occur in connection with the construction and design of this power tool: Injuries and material damage caused by flying parts.
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: Watch your step. Switch off the device and pull out the battery when it is fully assembled, and the chain tension has been adjusted. Always wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to avoid injury. Fig 4 Fig 3 Fig 5a Fig 5b...
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Some safety precautions must be observed when using equipment to prevent injury and damage: • Read the operating instructions carefully and follow their instructions. Use these instructions to familiarise yourself with the device, its correct use and safety regulations. • Keep these in a safe place so that the information is available to you at all times •...
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Tips for tensioning the chain: • The saw chain must be correctly tensioned to ensure safe operation. You will see the optimum tension when the saw chain can be lifted by 3-4mm in the middle of the sword. • Since the saw chain heats up as a result of sawing and changes its length as a result, check the chain tension every 10 minutes and adjust it if necessary.
OPERATION Removing and Inserting the battery • Batteries must be used to operate the saw. (Fig. 10a) • To remove the battery from the device, press the unlock button on the battery and remove the battery. • To insert the battery, slide the battery into the device along the guide rail. You will hear it click into place.
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Checking the state of charge of the battery Press the button on the battery, the number of lit LEDs indicates the charge status of the battery: All LEDs light up: The battery is fully charged. 1 LED lights up: Battery is empty, please charge. Used batteries: A significantly shortened operating time despite charging indicates that the battery is exhausted and must be replaced.
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Pull the front handguard back until it engages to release the chain brake. WARNING: Do not use the saw if the guards do not function properly. Do not attempt to repair safety guards yourself; contact Kogan.com. Hand protection: The front handguard (activating the chain brake) and the rear handguard protect the fingers against injuries caused by contact with the saw chain if it breaks due to overloading.
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Protective clothing You must wear the appropriate, tight-fitting protective clothing such as cut-resistant trousers. Hearing protection and safety glasses Wear a protective helmet with integrated hearing and face protection during felling and forest work. This protects from falling branches and branches. Correct basic work procedures Cutting down a tree (Fig.
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Delimbing This is the separation of the branches from the felled tree. When pruning, leave larger branches pointing downwards to support the tree for the time being. Keep smaller branches away from the ground as shown in Figure 16 (A = Direction of cut when pruning, B = Distance from the ground).
CLEANING & CARE Replace saw chain and guide bar: The guide bar must be replaced when the guide groove of the guide bar is worn out, or the spur gear in the sword is damaged or worn. Proceed as described in chapter “Mounting the guide bar and saw chain”. Check the automatic chain lubrication.
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Need more information? We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com...