Operation; Working With The Chain Saw - EINHELL GC-EC 2040 Operating Instructions Manual

6. Operation

The fi rst-time user should, as a minimum, practise
cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
6.1 Connecting to the power source
•
Connect the power cable to a suitable
extension cable. Make sure that the extension
cable is designed for the power rating of the
chain saw.
•
Secure the extension cable as shown in Fig.
14 to protect it against pulling forces and
accidental disconnection.
•
Connect the extension cable to a
professionally installed safety power outlet
with ground contact.
We recommend using a cable with a bright and
highly visible color, e.g. red or yellow. This will
reduce the risk of accidentally damaging it with
the chain saw.
6.2 On/Off switch
Switching on
•
Hold the chain saw by the handles with both
hands as shown in Fig. 15 (thumbs under the
handles).
•
Press the safety lock-off (Fig. 1/Item 5) and
keep it pressed.
•
To switch on the chain saw, press the On/Off
switch (Fig. 1/Item 6). You can then release
the safety lock-off.
Switching off
Release the On/Off switch (Fig. 1/Item 6).
The integrated brake will bring the running chain
saw to a standstill within a very short space of
time. Disconnect the power plug from the power
source when you stop working, even if it is only for
a short time.
Warning! Always carry the chain saw by the front
handle. If the saw is ready for operation and you
carry it by the rear handle (which is where the
switches are located), then there is a risk that you
could accidentally press the safety lock-off and
the On/Off switch at the same time, and the chain
saw could inadvertently start up.
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6.3 Safety devices
Motor brake
The motor brakes the saw chain as soon as the
On/Off switch (Fig. 1/Item 6) is released or the
power source is interrupted. This signifi cantly
reduces the risk of injury that would otherwise be
present if the chain continued to run after being
switched off or disconnected.
Chain brake
The chain brake is a safety mechanism which is
triggered via the front hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 2).
If kickback causes the chain saw to suddenly jerk
back then the chain brake trips and stops the saw
chain in less than 0.1 seconds.
You must check the operation of the chain brake
on a regular basis. To do this, fold the hand guard
(Fig. 1/Item 2) forward and briefl y switch the chain
saw on. The saw chain must not start up.
Pull back the front hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 2) until
it engages to release the chain brake.
Danger! Never use the saw if the safety
equipment is not working properly.
Never try to repair safety related protection
systems yourself – always have any work done by
our service department or by a similarly qualifi ed
workshop.
Hand guard
The front hand guard (which also acts as the
chain brake at the same time) (Fig. 1/Item 2)
and the rear hand guard (Fig. 1/Item 14) protect
against fi nger injuries resulting from contact with
the saw chain if the chain breaks because it is
overloaded.

7. Working with the chain saw

7.1 Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use:
Condition of the chain saw
Before you start your work, inspect the chain saw
for damage to the housing, the chain and the
bar. Never use a chain saw which is obviously
damaged.
Oil tank
Level of oil in the oil tank: Both before and
during your work make sure that there is always
suffi cient oil in the system. To avoid damaging
the chain saw, never run the saw if there is no oil
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