4.1.
OPERATIONAL MATTERS
4.1.1.
CHECKING THE CHAIN BRAKE (fig 1 & 2)
WARNING! Hold the chain saw with both hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle in one hand and the front handle (fig.1.4)
with the other. The bar and the chain must not be in contact with any object.
WARNING! Should the saw chain not stop immediately when this test is performed, the saw may not be used under any
circumstances. Consult an authorised service centre.
4.1.2.
Press the lock-off lever (fig.2.10), then pull the switch trigger (fig.2.11), pull the front hand guard (fig.1.5) backwards with your finger
at the same time. The saw chain starts immediately.
4.1.3.
Push the front handle guard (fig.1.5) forwards with the back of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an immediate
standstill.
fig. 1
4.2.
CHECKING RUN-DOWN BRAKE
WARNING! If the saw chain does
not stop within one second in this
test, stop using the chain saw and
consult an authorised
service centre.
4.2.1.
Run the chainsaw then release the
switch trigger completely. The saw
chain must come to a standstill
within one second.
4.3.
REMOVING SAW CHAIN
WARNING!: Remove batteries
before working on saw.
4.3.1.
Depress the spring loaded catch
and lift the lever up (fig.3.1).
4.3.2.
Turn lever anticlockwise until the sprocket cover comes away (fig.4.2)
4.3.3.
Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.
fig. 3
4.4.
INSTALLING SAW CHAIN
WARNING!: Remove batteries before working on saw.
4.4.1.
Make sure of the direction of the chain. The arrow mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain (fig.5).
4.4.2.
Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the guide bar and the other end around the sprocket (fig.6).
4.4.3.
Rest the guide bar in original place on the chain saw.
4.4.4.
Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw, align the tongue on the sprocket cover with the groove in the housing and slip it into place
while matching the log boss on the cover to the corresponding holes at the same time, as shown in fig.7.
4.4.5.
Depress the sprocket cover and move the guide bar backward or forward until it locks in place with a little click (fig.8).
fig. 6
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fig. 2
fig. 4
fig. 7
Original Language Version
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1
Rear Handle
2
Battery Release
3
Battery
4
Front Handle
5
Front Handle Guard
6
Guide Bar Cover
7
Guide Bar
8
Saw chain
9
Lever
14
Sprocket Cover
15
Tension Ring
ITEM DESCRIPTION
10
Lock Off Lever
11
Switch Trigger
12
Oil Tank Cap
13
Oil Tank Window
fig. 5
fig. 8
CP40VCS
Issue 2
11/01/2024
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