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FLORABEST FKS 2200 B1 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 FKS 2200 B1 ® Electric Chainsaw Translation of original operation manual...
  • Page 2 Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device. GB / IE Translation of original operation manual Page...

  • Page 3: Parts List

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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content Technical Data ........24 CE Declaration of Conformity ... 26 Intended purpose ........5 Exploded Drawing ......28 Notes on safety ........5 Grizzly Service-Center ......29 Symbols used in the instructions ..6 Symbols used on the saw ....6 Before first using the machine, General notes on safety ....7 please read this instruction manual Causes and operator prevention carefully, for your own safety and of kickback ........10 for the safety of others. Keep the General description ......11 manual in a safe place and pass Function description ......

  • Page 6: Symbols Used In The Instructions

    An electric chainsaw is a danger- Wear personal protective equip- ous device, which can cause ment. Basically, wear protective serious or even fatal injuries with goggles or, even better, face incorrect or careless use. Thus, protection, ear protection, safety for your own safety and the safety helmet, cut-protection working of others, you should always take clothes, cut-protection gloves, and note of the instructions on safety cut-protection safety boots with and, in case of difficulties, consult anti-slip soles. a specialist for advice. Caution! Spring-back - Be careful Symbols used in the instruc- of spring-back of the machine dur- tions ing work. Hazard symbols with informa- Do not expose the unit to rain. The tion on prevention of personal device must not be wet, nor should injury and property damage. it be operated in a moist environ- ment.

  • Page 7: General Notes On Safety

    General notes on safety • Do not operate power tools in ex- plosive atmospheres, such as in Before you do any work with the the presence of flammable Iiquids, electric chainsaw, make yourself gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or familiar with all operating parts. Practise using the saw (sawing logs fumes. on a sawhorse) and get an experi- • Keep children and bystanders away enced user or a specialist to explain while operating a power tool. Dis- to you the function of the saw, the tractions can cause you to lose con- way of working, the techniques of...
  • Page 8 gled cords increase the risk of electric tached to a rotating part of the power shock. tool may result in personal injury. • When operating a power tool out- • Do not overreach. Keep proper doors, use an extension cord suit- footing and balance at all times. able for outdoor use. Use of a cord This enables better control of the suitable for outdoor use reduces the power tool in unexpected situations. risk of electric shock. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose •...
  • Page 9 ate the power tool. Power tools are • Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle dangerous in the hands of untrained users. and your left hand on the front • Maintain power tools. Check for handle. Holding the chain saw with a misalignment or binding of moving reversed hand configuration increases parts, breakage of parts and any the risk of personal injury and should other condition that may affect the...

  • Page 10: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback

    • Follow instructions for lubricating, • Tip contact in some cases may cause chain tensioning and changing ac- a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the cessories. guide bar up and back towards the op- Improperly tensioned or lubricated erator (cf. image 1/fig. A). chain may either break or increase the • Pinching the saw chain along the top of chance for kickback. the guide bar may push the guide bar • Keep handles dry, clean, and free rapidly back towards the operator. from oil and grease. Greasy, oily • Either of these reactions may cause you handles are slippery causing loss of to lose control of the saw which could control. result in serious personal injury. Do not •...

  • Page 11: General Description

    General description Safety functions Function description 1 Rear grip with hand guard (17) Protects the hand against The chainsaw is driven by an electric mo- branches and boughs in the tor. The circulating chain is led around a case of springing away by the saw bar (guide rail) chain. The tool is fitted with a rapid-action chain- 3 Chain braking lever/hand tensioning system and a fast-acting chain guard brake. An automatic oil dosing regulator Control system, which stops the ensures continuous chain lubrication. saw chain immediately in case The chainsaw is equipped with various of a spring-back; lever can also protection fittings for the protection of the be activated manually; protects user. the left hand of the operator if it Refer to the following descriptions for the slides from the front grip. function of control elements. 5 Saw chain with small spring- back Helps you to catch spring-backs...

  • Page 12: Operation Startup

    Operation startup 1. Ensure that the chain brake has been released, that is, that the Always wear protective gloves chain brake lever is pulled up when working with the chainsaw against the front grip (8). and employ only original parts. 2. Unscrew the fastening bolt (14). Pull out the power plug before 3. To tighten the saw, turn the chain doing any work on the chainsaw adjustment ring (13) clockwise. To loosen the tension, turn the itself -– injury hazard! chain adjustment ring anti-clock- The tool is completely assembled on wise. delivery.Before you start up the electric 4. Tighten up the fastening bolt (14) chainsaw, adjust the chain, fill up with again. chain oil and check the automatic lubrica- tion and chain brake function. With a new saw chain, you must readjust the chain tension after at Tensioning the saw chain least 5 cutting operations. Chain lubrication With a correctly tensioned chain you get good cutting performance and a longer life.

  • Page 13: Operating The Chainsaw

    Switching on • If you have no Grizzly bio-oil available, use chain lubrication oil with low adhe- sive additive content. 1. Check before the start, whether sufficient chain oil is in the tank 1. Unscrew the oil fill cap (2) and fill and, if necessary, refill with up with chain oil. chain oil (see Chapter Operation 2. Wipe off any spilled oil and close Start). the cap again. 2. Form a loop from the end of the extension cable and hang this Operating the into the tension relief (18) on the chainsaw rear grip. 3. Connect the device to the mains voltage. Switch on the chainsaw only Release the chain brake, where when chain bar, saw chain and you shift the brake arm (3) back sprocket chain wheel covering against the front grip (8). are correctly assembled. Ensure 4. Hold the electric chainsaw firmly with both hands, with the right the voltage of the mains connec- tion agrees with the label on the hand on the rear grip and the left device. Make sure you have a...

  • Page 14: Checking The Oil Automatic System

    1. Release the chain brake by shift- If an oil trace can be seen, the chainsaw ing the brake arm over against is working trouble-free. Select the oil regu- the front grip (8). lator to prevent oil droplets forming, but 2. Place the electric chainsaw onto also to prevent the chain from ever run- a solid, flat surface. It must not ning dry. When the chainsaw is put away contact any objects. in storage, set the oil regulator to zero. 3. Connect the device to the mains voltage. 4. Clean the oil passages of the 4. Hold the electric chainsaw firmly chain bar ( 26), in order to with both hands, with the right guarantee a trouble-free, auto- hand on the rear grip and the left matic oiling of the saw chain dur- hand on the front handle. Thumb ing operation. and finger must close securely Changing the saw bar over the handles. 5. Turn on the electric chainsaw. 6. Activate the chain braking lever 1. Switch the saw off and unplug it (3), with running motor, with the from the mains.

  • Page 15: Sawing Techniques

    3. Slide the saw chain (5) into the If the saw chain jams, you do not bar guide groove. To mount the attempt to pull out the electric guide bar (4), raise it to an angle chainsaw using power. There is of approx. 45 degrees. This will a danger of injury here. Switch make it easier to replace the saw off the motor and use a lever or chain (5) onto the sprocket (23). wedge to free the electric chain- It is normal that the saw chain saw. (5) is slack. Sagging in the chain Bucking is normal. 4. Pre-tighten the chain (5) by turning the tensioning plate (23) This refers to sawing up a felled tree trunk clockwise. into smaller sections. 5. Position the sprocket chain wheel covering (16). First place • Ensure that the saw chain does not the tab (25)on the cover into the come in contact with the ground during corresponding notch on the plate sawing. (16). Only lightly tighten the fas- • Make sure you have a secure stance tening bolt (14), as you will still and, in the case of sloping ground, have to tension the saw. stand above the log. Refer to the start-up section on 1.

  • Page 16: Limbing

    3. Log is supported at both ends: • Work to the left of the log and as near Start from the top and work down as possible to the electric chainsaw. (with the lower edge of the bar) As far as possible, the weight of the to a third of the diameter of the saw should rest on the log. trunk. Then saw from underneath • Change position to saw off branches with the upper edge of the bar on the other side of the trunk. until the two cuts meet. • Branches sticking out are cut off sepa- 4. Sawing on a sawhorse: rately. Hold the electric chainsaw steady Felling trees with both hands, keeping the saw in front of you while sawing. Once the saw is through the wood, A lot of experience is necessary guide the machine passed you in felling trees. Cut down trees on the right (1). Hold your left arm only when you can safely han- as straight as you can (2). Watch dle the electric chainsaw. In no out for the falling trunk. Position...
  • Page 17 4. Felling back cut (B): Do not fell any trees when a strong or changing wind is blow- Make the back cut from the other ing, if the danger of property side of the log, where you stand damage exists or if the tree could to the left of the log and saw with fall on electric wires. the chainsaw pulling. The back cut must run horizontally about Immediately after termination of 3-5 cm above the horizontal notched cut. the sawing procedure, remove the ear protection so that you can hear The back cut should be so deep hooter and alarm signals. that the separation distance between the back cut and the 1. Removal of branches: notch cutting line is at least 1/10 Remove hanging branches by of the trunk diameter. The part positioning the cut from above the of the log not sawed through is branch. With removal of branches, designated as a break dimen- never work higher than shoulder sion. level. Insert a felling wedge or a crow- bar into the back cut, as soon 2. Escape area: as the depth of cut permits this, Remove the undergrowth around...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning cleaning • Clean the machine thoroughly after every use. In this way, you extend Basically, carry out mainte- the life of the machine and avoid ac- nance and cleaning works with cidents. switched-off motor and power • Keep the gripping handles free of gas, oil or grease. Clean the gripping han- plug removed. Danger of injury! Leave any maintenance and dles, where appropriate, with a moist servicing work not covered by cloth soaked in soap. Use no solvents or gas for cleaning! this manual to our Service-Cent- er (see P. 29 for the address). • Clean the saw chain after every use. Use only original spare parts. Use a paint brush or whisk for that. Do Allow the machine to cool down not use any liquids to clean the chain. before all maintenance and After cleaning, oil the chain lightly with cleaning works. Danger of burn chain oil. injuries! • Clean the ventilation slots and the surfaces of the machine with a paint brush, whisk or dry cloth. Do not use any liquids for cleaning. Maintenance Interval Table Before After 10 hours Machine part...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Intervals

    Maintenance intervals Sharpening the saw chain Regularly carry out the maintenance opera- An incorrectly sharpened saw tions listed in the following table. The life of chain increases the danger of the saw is extended by regular maintenance spring-back! of your chainsaw. Furthermore, you get Use cut-protection gloves when optimum cutting performance and avoid ac- you are handling the chain or cidents. the chain bar. Oiling the saw chain A sharp chain guarantees an op- timal cutting performance. It eats Clean and oil the chain regu- effortlessly through the wood and larly. In this way, you keep the leaves large, long wooden chips. chain sharp and get optimum A saw chain is blunt if you have to machine performance. In case press the cutting equipment through of damage due to inadequate the wood and the wooden chips maintenance of the saw chain, are very small. In the case of a very the guarantee claim is invalid. blunt saw chain, no chip cuttings Remove the power plug and use result at all, only sawdust. cut-protection gloves when you •...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Chain Tension

    6. The chain is worn and must be Deviations from the measure- ment data of the cutting geom- replaced by a new saw chain if etry can lead to an increase of only approx. 4 mm of the cutting the spring-back slope of the teeth is remaining. machine. Increased danger of 7. After the sharpening, all cutting accident! elements must now be equal in length and width. Special tools are necessary for sharpen- 8. After every third sharpening, the ing the chain, which guarantee that the sharpness depth (depth limita- cutting edges are sharpened at the cor- tion) must be checked and the rect angle and to the correct depth. For height filed with the aid of a flat the inexperienced user of chainsaws, file. The depth limitation should be we recommend to have the saw chain set back about 0.65 mm from the sharpened by a specialist or a specialist cutting tooth. After the setting workshop. If you think yourself capable of back of depth limitation, round it sharpening the chain, you can acquire the off a little at the front. special tools in the specialist trade. Adjusting the chain tension 1. Switch the saw off and unplug it from the mains.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Problem Possible cause Fault correction Mains voltage defective Check plug socket, cable, line and plug, where appropriate, repair by electrical specialist. House protection fuse Check house protection fuse, Device does not activated see note start Defective On/Off switch Repair by customer service Worn carbon brushes Repair by customer service Defective motor Repair by customer service Chain does not Chain brake blocks saw Check chain brake. rotate chain Possibly release chain brake Incorrectly mounted saw Mount saw chain correctly chain Inferior cutting Sharpen cutting teeth or place performance Saw chain blunt on new chain Chain tension insufficient Check chain tension Saw runs with difficulty, chain Chain tension insufficient Check chain tension...

  • Page 22: Maintaining The Chain Bar

    Maintaining the chain bar Starting up a new saw chain Use cut-protection gloves when In the case of a new chain, the tensioning handling the chain or the chain force decreases after some time. There- bar. fore you must re-tension the chain after the first 5 cuts and at longer intervals after The chain bar must be turned round every 10 this. working hours, in order to guarantee uniform wear. Never attach a new chain to a To ensure consistent wear on either side, worn drive pinion or place onto the bar (4) should be turned over every a damaged or worn chain bar. about 10 hours of operation. The chain could spring back or Turning over the bar (4) requires you to break, potentially leading to se- move the tensioning screw (22) to the oth- rious injury. er side of the bar. Unscrew the retaining bolt attaching the bar (4) to the tensioning Waste disposal screw (22). Move the tensioning screw and environmental (22) over to the other side of the bar and screw the retaining bolt back in.

  • Page 23: Guarantee

    Guarantee This unit has a guarantee period of 36 postage paid. months, or 12 months for units used on a You can avoid paying extra for bulk post- commercial basis or for replacement units age or increased shipping costs by dis- according to the statutory regulations. mantling the bar and chain, and packing Damages, which can be attributed to them together with the motor block in the natural wear, overloading or inappropriate rear part of the original box. Cut off the use, are excluded from the guarantee. thinner front part, making sure that the Certain component parts are subject to a box keeps its rectangular form, and care- normal wear and are excluded from the fully seal up the box on this side. guarantee. In particular, these include: The sender carries the costs of postage Saw chain, chain bar, sprocket chain and packing. wheel and carbon brushes, provided that Caution: Please, in no case, send defec- the complaints cannot be attributed to tive devices with filled oil tank. Completely flaws in the materials themselves. Also, empty the tank. Possible material dam- all damage to the machine, the saw chain ages (oil runs out if device is placed on its and the chain bar, which can be attributed side or upside down!) and/or fire damages to inadequate lubrication, are excluded during transport are borne at the expense from the guarantee. of the sender. Furthermore, a condition of the guarantee Devices sent in with freight collect - by services is that the maintenance intervals, bulk freight, express or with other spe- indicated in the operating instruction, have...

  • Page 24: Spare Parts

    Warning: Bio chain oil 5 liter ....3023 0002 The vibration emission value may If further spare parts should be necessary, differ during actual use of the please find the part number on the exploded power tool from the stated value drawings. depending on the manner in which the power tool is used. Technical Data Safety precautions aimed at pro- tecting the user should be based Electrical chainsaw ... FKS 2200 B1 on estimated exposure under Rated input voltage....230V~, 50 Hz actual usage conditions (all parts Input power ........2200 W of the operating cycle are to be Safety class ........ / II considered, including, for example, Chain speed ........ 13,6 m/s times during which the power tool Weight is turned off and times when the (without guide rail and chain)... 4,7 kg tool is turned on but is running Weight (with guide rail and chain) ...

  • Page 26: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    EU declaration of conformity We hereby confirm that the Electric Chainsaw Design Series FKS 2200 B1 Serial number 20101200001 - 20101258000 conforms with the following applicable relevant version of the EU guidelines as of model year 2010 : 2006/42/EC • 2004/108/EC • 2000/14/EC In order to guarantee consistency, the following harmonised standards as well as national standards and stipulations have been applied: EN 60745-1:2009 • EN 60745-2-13:2009 • EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN 55014-1:2006 • EN 55014-2/A2:2008 EN 61000-3-2:2006 We additionally confirm the following in accordance with the 2000/14/EC emissions guideline: Guaranteed sound power level: 112,0 dB(A) Measured sound power level: 108,0 dB(A)

  • Page 28: Exploded Drawing

    Exploded Drawing...

  • Page 29: Grizzly Service-Center

    Grizzly Service-Center DES UK Ltd. Unit B7 Oxford Street Industrial Park Vulcan Road Bilston, West Midlands WV14 7LF Tel: 0870 7876177 Tel from Ireland: 0044 870 787 6177 Fax: 0870 7876168 Fax from Ireland: 0044 870 787 6168 Email: grizzly@deslimited.com 2010-12-17-rev02-op...
  • Page 30 IAN 56393 Grizzly Gartengeräte GmbH & Co. KG Am Gewerbepark 2 D-64823 Groß-Umstadt Last Information Update: 12 / 2010 Ident.-No.: 75018086122010 - 6...

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