Stihl 018503 Original Instruction Manual

423500025
UK SRG-00040A / 2017-07
Original instruction manuals and safety regulations are available at Boels Verhuur B.V.
CHAIN SAW ELECTRIC
Instructions for Use and Safety
Only use the chainsaw for cutting wood and wooden objects.For other
purposes, the chainsaw must not be used.
Caution!
Improper handling can injure the user or damage the device. Read the safety
instructions first!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safety
• Wear safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask and protective clothing.
• Make sure you are standing firm.
• Provide a stable setup when sawing loose logs and branches.
• Always use earthed electrical outlets.
• Never use the machine without the protective guard.
• Keep children and pets out of reach of the machine.
• Persons under 18 years of age may not work with the machine.
• Use outdoors; Check if the machine is connected via a earth leakage breaker
(Max. 30mA).
Check before use
• Correct mounting of chain and protective guard.
• Work area for nails, screws, etc. Remove these if present.
• Machine visually for defects.
• Check plug and electric cord for any damage.
Contact the rental company should you encounter any problems with the
machine!
Safety during use
• Never lift the machine using the power cord.
• Saw preferably with a pulling motion of the chain (underside of sword).
Caution! The saw is pushed away from the tree when sawing with a pushing
chain (top side)!
• Never saw with top end of the saw (back lash).
• Do not saw with a blunt chain, always use sharp chains.
• Make sure the saw cut is not cluttered.
• Switch off the machine immediately if the chain is jamming.
• Handle the plug and power cord with care.
• Lead the power cord from the rear of the machine.
• Using an extension cable. Avoid power loss, use at minimum a 2.5 mm thick
cable and keep the cable as short as possible.
Safety after operating
• After use, remove plug from the mains.
1. OPERATING FUNCTIONS
10
11
1. Reset button overload cutout
(MSE 170 C)
2. Chain sprocket
3. Chain sprocket cover
4. Chain catcher
5. Positioning pin hole
6. Side chain tensioner
7. Guide bar
8. Saw blade
2. BEFORE OPERATING
Remove the power plug when/during:
- Control, adjustment and cleaning operations
- Work on the saw
- Leaving the chain saw unattended
- Transporting
- Storing
- Repair and maintenance work
- In hazardous situations and in case of emergency
Ensure:
- Good working chain brake, front hand guard
- Correctly mounted saw blade
- Correctly tensioned chain
- The shift lever and lock button must function properly
- The switches must return to the starting position after release
- Shift lever with non-pressed lock button
- Do not make any changes to the controls and safety devices
- The handles must be clean, dry, free of oil and dirt
- Sufficient chain oil in the tank
- Switch on the chain saw on a flat surface
- Do not turn on the chain saw when the saw chain is in a saw cut
- Do not use chain saws in rain or in a very humid environment
- Always hold the chain saw with both hands: the right hand on the rear handle
- this also applies to left handed people.
1
1
7
2
6
5
3
4
12
14
16
13
15
17
9. Oilomatic saw chain
10. Front handguard
11. Front handle (handlebar)
12. Oil filler cap
13. Oil gauge glass
14. Trigger switch lockout
15. Trigger switch
16. Rear handle
17. Rear hand guard
8
9
1/2