Shrubland Road, London E10 7RB Product Description: ELECTRIC CHAINSAW Model Number: CECS405 See Product Data Plate Serial (Batch) No: Signed Engineering Manager Date: 19 December, 2007 Hemnall Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4LG Clarke International is a trading style of Clarke International Limited...
Thank you for purchasing this Electric Chain Saw. EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM Before attempting to use the chain saw, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the chain saw giving you long and satisfactory service.
ASTA approved to BS1362. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Do not attempt any electrical repairs For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE yourself. International, on one of the following numbers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! When using this chain saw, basic safety precautions, including the Make sure that the chain saw is disconnected from the mains supply following, should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric before continuing. shock and personal injury.
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NEW BAR AND CHAIN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. FITTING A NEW BAR AND CHAIN CARRYING THE CHAIN SAW - Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped and disconnected from the mains supply. Keep your finger off the switch and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear.
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HTCECS40520 ) and chains (part number: HTCECS40519 ) can be obtained from GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces. your CLARKE dealer . (e.g pipes, radiators etc.) 1. REMOVING THE EXISTING BAR AND CHAIN DANGEROUS LOCATIONS - Do not use this chain saw in dangerous locations.
Do not cut above shoulder height. WARNING! Use only replacement bars and chains available from your CLARKE dealer Always take care and be aware of how the trunk and cut off pieces Avoid cutting operations whereby the wood being cut can clog the saw may fall/move when the cut is made.
WARNING SYMBOLS CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS 3. BUCKING The following symbols are displayed on the chain saw in order to remind you of the safety precautions you should take when operating the chain saw. Bucking is the process of cutting a fallen trunk into lengths or logs. Whenever possible, the best way of bucking a fallen trunk is using a sawhorse.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2. LIMBING Limbing is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. WARNING! Do not stand on the tree trunk while limbing. WARNING! Make sure that the tree trunk is safely supported before limbing. Limbing should be performed by working from one end of the trunk towards the other.
GETTING STARTED CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: WARNING! Before cutting completely through the trunk, use wooden or For your safety and the safety of others make sure that you have plastic wedges, to prevent binding the bar or chain in the cut. read and understood all of the safety warnings on pages 4 to 10 Wedges will also help the felling direction.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED CAUTION! NOTE: Before felling a tree, make sure that there are no local by-laws The oil tank level should be checked frequently to maintain lubrication of the bar and chain. that apply (e.g. restrictions) Typically, felling consists of two main cutting operations, the notching cut (C) NOTE: and the felling cut (D).
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GETTING STARTED CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS To adjust the chain tension, proceed as follows: 1. FELLING A TREE Ensure the chain brake handle is in the disengaged position (the chain brake handle should be pulled back towards the handle). Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees with a diameter of 15-18 cm can usually be felled using a single cut.
USING THE CHAIN SAW GETTING STARTED WARNING! WARNING! For your safety and the safety of others make sure that you have For your own safety make sure that you have read and understood read and understood all of the safety warnings on pages 4 to 10 this user guide before continuing.
If the chain fails to stop when the chain brake is engaged. DO NOT locked in place. USE the chain saw. You should return your chainsaw to you CLARKE dealer for advice. • The brake is engaged (chain is...
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