Before Sawing; Working Instructions; Notes On Tree Care And Cutting; While Working - ATIKA KSC 40-35 Notice Originale

Checking the chain lubrication
Do not get in contact with the ground with the chain. Keep
a safe distance of 20 cm.
If an increasing oil track is caused when checking it the oil
automatic works faultless
If there is no oil track despite full oil tank
Clean the chain clamping boring (B) and
the oil flow channel (G)

Pay attention during assembly that the seal (7) for
the oil flow channel has been inserted.
If this is not successful please contact the customer
service.

Working instructions

Before starting any work ensure the following
 The "safety instructions"
 following additional working instructions
Carry out the following checks before the initiation and
regularly during the working process. Observe the relevant
sections in the operating instruction

Before sawing

 Is the chain saw assembled completely and properly?
 Is the chain saw in good and safe condition?
 Only use a suited guide bar/saw chain combination as
described under "Technical data". Incorrect combinations
increase the risk of kickbacks.
 Is the oil tank filled (chain lubrication)?
 Check the oil level on a regular basis. Top up saw chain oil
without delay to prevent the saw chain from running dry.
 Is saw chain clamped correctly?
 Observe the points in paragraph "Clamping saw chain".
 Is saw chain sharpened correctly?
 Use only well sharpened saw chains as edgeless saw chains
increase not only the risk of backstrokes but also charge the
motor.
 Is chain brake released and works properly?
 Observe the points in paragraph "Checking the chain brake".
 Are the handles clean and dry – free of oil and resin?
 Do you wear the required protective equipment?
 Before starting your work make sure that:
 no other persons, children or animals stay within the
working area,
 you can always step back without any barriers,
your standing area is free from foreign objects,

brushwood and branches,
you have always a secure standing position.
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 Take environmental influences into consideration:
Do not work on snow, ice or recently peeled wood – slip

hazard.
Do not work under insufficient light conditions (e.g. fog,

rain, snow flurry or twilight). You cannot see any more
details within the falling area – risk of accident.
Do not use the chain saw near inflammable liquids or

gases - Risk of fire.
 Did you read and understand all advices
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Notes on tree care and cutting

Observe the national regulations or the tree protection
ordinances of the cities or towns regarding chopping down
trees.
Gently shaping and pruning as well as chopping down of trees
in the garden are allowed year-round.
 However, to protect animals and breeding birds,
pruning and chopping down of trees are prohibited
from 01 March to 30 September.
When is the right time for tree care measures?
Observe the right time when pruning to prevent harming your
trees unnecessarily.
Recommendations for pruning:
 End of winter (January - March): Removing branches in the
fine branch area promotes strong new shoots and is
relatively gentle on the trees.
 Spring till start of summer (April - June): During the growth
phase, the development of new shoots is favoured by
moderate pruning.
 Trimming (cutting of dead wood) can always be done.
Observe also the weather conditions:
 Spring pruning should not be done at freezing temperatures,
since the cuts produced heal very poorly. In addition,
branches break off easily at freezing temperatures. A good
day for cutting is therefore a dry day without frost.
 Do not cut either during heavy rain; the moisture will
promote the growth of fungi and pests.
Simply ask a specialist who can tell you about the right time for
tree care and provide you with useful tips.

While working

Saw backstroke

What is saw backstroke?
Saw backstroke is the sudden strike upwards or
backwards of the running chain saw in direction of the operator.
This happens when
 the guide bar tip gets in contact with the sawing material
(unintended) or other hard objects.
 the saw chain is jammed at the guide bar tip.
The chain saw reacts uncontrolled and frequently causes heavy
injuries of the operator.
How to avoid saw backstroke?
Carry out lateral cuts, diagonal cuts and longitudinal cuts
with increased attention because here the claw stopper is not
put on.
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Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands.
 For better control saw with the lower edge of the guide
bar. Hold the chain saw as close as possible to the
horizontal position when contacting wood.

Never saw with the guide bar tip.