Transportation And Storage; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Maintenance - AEG ACS58B18 Original Instructions Manual

Holding the chainsaw
See figure 1.
Always hold the product with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Grip both handles with the
thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Ensure that your left hand
is holding the front handle so that your thumb is underneath.
Starting the product
See page 9.
1. Install the battery pack, and make sure that the chain brake is in
the RUN position by pulling the chain brake lever towards the
front handle.
2. Pull the trigger release, and then squeeze the throttle trigger.
Checking and operating the chain brake
See page 10.
1. Engage the chain brake by rotating your left hand around the
front handle. Allow the back of your hand to push the chain brake
lever toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to
maintain both hands on the saw handles at all times.
2. Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the
top of the chain brake lever and pulling towards the front handle
until you hear a click.
Adjusting the chain tension
See pages 11 - 12.
1. Remove the battery pack before you do any work on the chainsaw.
2. Loosen the bar mounting nuts.
3. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw
clockwise and check the chain tension frequently. To reduce the
chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw counterclockwise
and check the chain tension frequently.
The chain tension is correct when the gap between the cutter in
the chain and the bar is about 6.5 mm (0.256 in). Pull the chain
in the middle of the lower side of the bar downwards (away from
the bar) and measure the distance between the bar and the chain
cutters.
NOTE: The temperature of the chain increases during normal
operation, causing the chain to stretch. Check the chain tension
frequently and adjust as required. A chain that is tensioned while
warm may be too tight upon cooling. Make sure that the chain tension
is correctly adjusted as specified in these instructions.
Adding chain lubricating oil
See pages 13 - 14.
WARNING! Never work without chain lubricant. If the saw
chain is running without lubricant, the guide bar and the saw
chain can be damaged. Frequently check the oil level in the oil
level gauge while using and before starting to use the chainsaw.
1. Clean the surface around the oil tank cap to prevent contamination.
2. Loosen and remove the cap from the oil tank.
3. Pour the oil into the oil tank and monitor the oil level gauge.
Ensure that no dirt enters the oil tank while filling.
4. Put back and tighten the oil tank cap. Wipe away any spillage.
NOTE: A properly functioning chain and bar lubricating system
normally discharges oil from the chain during use. To check the
functionality of the chain and bar lubricating system, point the tip of
the chain at a light coloured surface, such as a newspaper. A distinct
line of oil splatter should be observed after a short time.
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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow the product
to cool down before storing or transporting. Remove all chain and bar
oil from the product.
Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep
the product away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
Fit the guide bar cover before storing the product or during
transportation.
For transportation, secure the product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions
and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when
transporting batteries by a third party.
Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed
connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not
transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the
forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and may
void your warranty.
WARNING! Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
Have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.
When servicing, use only original replacement parts.
WARNING! Remove the battery pack before adjustment,
maintenance, or cleaning. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
■ You only make adjustments or repairs described in this manual.
For other repairs, contact an authorised service centre.
■ Consequences of improper maintenance, removal, or modification
of safety features, such as the chain brake, ignition switch, hand
guard (front and back), spiked bumper, chain catcher, guide bar,
and low kickback saw chain, may cause the safety features not to
function correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious injury.
Keep the product professionally maintained and safe.
■ Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Therefore, the
manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or dull chain
is replaced with a new one, available at your authorised service
centre. The part number is available in the product specification
table in this manual.
■ Follow instructions for lubricating and chain tension checking and
adjustment.
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for security
to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
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