Protective Clothing; Working With The Chainsaw - EINHELL GC-HC 90/2046 T Operating Instructions Manual

6.3 Connecting to the power supply
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Connect the power cable to a suitable ex-
tension cable. Make sure that the extension
cable is designed for the power rating of the
chainsaw.
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Secure the extension cable (Item A) as
shown in Fig. 16 to protect it against pulling
forces and accidental disconnection.
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Connect the extension cable to a profes-
sionally installed safety mains socket with
ground contact. We recommend using a
cable with a bright and highly visible color
(red or yellow). This will reduce the risk of ac-
cidentally damaging it with the chainsaw.
6.4 Switching On/Off (Fig. 15)
a) Switching on
- Hold the chainsaw fi rmly with one hand on
the handle (Item 4) and the other hand on the
grip area (Fig. 1/Item 2).
- Push forward the safety lock-off (Item 3) and
press the On/Off switch (Item 7). Release the
safety lock-off (Fig. 8/Item 3) again.
b) Switching off
- Release the On/Off switch (Item 7).
- Always disconnect the mains plug when you
stop working, even if it is only for a short time.

7. Working with the chainsaw

Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use and in the event
of any damage:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw
chain and the cutter rail. Never use a tool which is
obviously damaged. - Danger of accident!
Danger! The protective devices must not be re-
moved or modifi ed. - Danger of accident! Never
use the saw if the safety equipment is not working
properly. Never try to repair safety-relevant pro-
tection systems yourself but get in touch with our
service department or with a similarly qualifi ed
workshop.
Use only the accessories and spare parts appro-
ved by the manufacturer, otherwise there is a risk
of accidents or damage to the tool.
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Oil container
Level of oil in the oil container: Both before and
during your work, make sure that there is always
suffi cient oil in the system. To avoid damaging the
chainsaw, never run the saw if there is no oil in the
system or if the oil drops below the „min" mark.
On average, a single fi lling will last around 10
minutes depending on the number of pauses in
cutting and the loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the chain, condition of the cutting
edges: The sharper the chain, the easier and
more controllable it is to operate the chainsaw.
The same also applies to the chain tension. For
greater safety you must check the chain tension
before your work and at least every 10 minutes
during your work. New chains in particular tend to
expand more.
Do not touch the saw chain while the tool is swit-
ched on. If the saw chain is blocked by an object,
switch off the tool at once – then remove the ob-
ject – Danger of injury!

Protective clothing

Always wear appropriate tight-fi tting protective
clothes such as special trousers which protect
against cuts, protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles
Wear a protective helmet with integral face and
hearing protection. This will off er protection
against falling and recoiling branches.
Safe working
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To ensure that you can work in safety you
must use the tool at a working angle of max.
60°.
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Never stand under the branch you want to
saw.
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Use special caution when working with bran-
ches under tension and with splintering wood.
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Possible risk of injury from falling branches
and pieces of wood catapulted into the sur-
roundings!
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When the tool is in operation, keep other per-
sons and animals away from the danger zone.
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The tool is not protected from electric shock
through contact with high-voltage cables.
Keep a minimum distance of 10 m from live
cables. Electric shock can cause fatal injury.
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When working on slopes always stand to the
upper or left or right side of the branch you
want to cut.
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