Cleaning And Maintenance; Disposal And Recycling - EINHELL GC-LC 18/20 Li T Operating Instructions Manual

8. Cleaning and maintenance

HAZARD!
Always take the battery out of the equipment
before starting any cleaning work.
General information on cleaning
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Regularly clean the tensioning mechanism by
blowing it out with compressed air or cleaning
it with a brush. Do not use any tools for
cleaning.
•
Keep the handles free of oil so that you can
maintain a firm grip.
•
Never immerse the equipment in water or
other liquids in order to clean it.
•
Use a brush to remove deposits from the
safety guards.
•
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as
possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean
cloth or blow it down with compressed air at
low pressure.
•
We recommend cleaning the equipment
immediately each time after use.
•
Clean the equipment regularly with a damp
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use
cleaning agents or solvents; these may
be aggressive to the plastic parts in the
equipment. Ensure that no water can get into
the interior of the equipment. The penetration
of water into an electric power tool increases
the risk of an electric shock.
General information on maintenance
There are no other parts inside the equipment
which require maintenance.
To keep the tool in good working order, carry
out regular maintenance in accordance with the
following instructions. Use only the accessories
and spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
The use of non-approved accessories or spare
parts can result in very serious injuries.
8.1 Maintenance of the pole chain saw
Use only saw chains and bars approved by
the manufacturer. These are listed in section 4
"Technical data". The use of spare parts which are
not approved by the manufacturer could result in
very serious injuries.
Replacing the saw chain and bar
The bar needs to be replaced if the guide groove
is worn.
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Checking the automatic chain lubrication
You should check the operation of the automatic
chain lubrication system on a regular basis
in order to guard against overheating and the
damage that can cause to the bar and the chain.
Point the tip of the bar at a smooth surface (a
board or a cut tree face) and allow the pole
chain saw to run. If you see a growing oil stain
on the smooth surface, the automatic chain
lubrication system is working properly. If no
clear oil trace is evident then please refer to the
corresponding instructions in "Troubleshooting
guide"! If the information contained there still
fails to remedy the situation, please contact our
service department or another similarly qualifi ed
workshop.
Danger! Do not actually touch the surface with
the tip of the bar when performing this test. Keep
a safe distance of approx. 8" (20 cm).
Sharpening the saw chain
Working eff ectively with the pole chain saw is
possible only if the saw chain is in good condition
and sharp. This also reduces the risk of kickback.
The saw chain can be re-sharpened by any
dealer. Do not attempt to sharpen the saw chain
yourself unless you have the necessary special
tools and experience.

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent it from being damaged in transit. The
raw materials in this packaging can be reused or
recycled. The equipment and its accessories are
made of various types of material, such as metal
and plastic. Never place defective equipment in
your household refuse. The equipment should
be taken to a suitable collection center for proper
disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of
such a collection point, you should ask in your
local council offi ces.
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