Operation; Working With The Chainsaw - EINHELL BG-EC 620 T Mode D'emploi D'origine

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and the tube cover (Item N).
3. (Fig. 13) Push the hexagon screw (Item G) into
the handle, adjust it as shown in Figure 1 and use
the wing nut (Item H) to securely fasten the
handle.

5. Operation

5.1 Using the shoulder strap
Important! Always use the shoulder strap when
working with the equipment. Switch off the equipment
before you take off the shoulder strap (risk of injury).
1. Slip the shoulder strap over your shoulder.
2. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that the
strap attachment is at waist level.
5.2 Setting the telescopic handle (Fig. 14)
1. Open the thumb screw (15) on the telescopic
handle.
2. Pull out the top telescopic handle (9) until it
reaches the required working height.
3. Tighten the thumb screw (15) again.
5.3 Setting the additional handle
Undo the wing nut and slide the additional handle
until it reaches the required position. Retighten the
wing nut.
5.4 Connecting to the mains supply
Connect the power cable to a suitable extension
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cable. Make sure that the extension cable is
designed for the power rating of the chainsaw.
Secure the extension cable as shown in Fig. 15 to
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protect it against pulling forces and accidental
disconnection.
Connect the extension cable to a professionally
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installed safety mains 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 chainsaw.
5.5 On/Off switch
Switching on
Hold the chainsaw by the handles with both
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hands (thumbs under the additional handle).
Press and hold the safety lock-off (Fig. 16/Item
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K).
To switch on the chainsaw, activate the ON/OFF
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switch (Fig. 16/Item 3). You can then release the
safety lock-off.
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Switching off
Release the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 16/Item 3). Always
disconnect the mains plug when you stop working,
even if it is only for a short time.

6. Working with the chainsaw

Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the
following points before every use:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw
chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw which
is obviously damaged.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working, keep
checking that sufficient oil is in the system. To avoid
damaging the chainsaw, never run the saw if there is
no oil in the system or if the oil drops below the "min"
mark. On average, a single filling will last around 10
minutes depending on the number of pauses in
cutting and the loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting
elements. The sharper the chainsaw, the easier and
more controllable it is to operate the chainsaw. The
same also applies to the chain tension. Also while
working you should check the chain tension no less
than every 10 minutes in order to increase your safety.
New saw chains in particular often tend to expand
more.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fitting safety clothing
like special trousers which protect against cuts,
protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles.
Wear a protective helmet with integral face and
hearing protection. This will offer protection against
falling branches and any branches if they spring back.
Safe working
To ensure that you can work in safety you must
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use the equipment at a working angle of max.
60°.
Never stand under the branch you want to saw.
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Use special caution when working with branches
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under tension and splintered wood.
Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches
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and catapulting pieces of wood.