Installation; Installing The Guide Rail (02, 03); Installing The Saw Chain (02, 03); Tightening The Saw Chain (04, 05) - AL-KO solo CS 4235 Mode D'emploi

Installation

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Only start the cut once the saw chain is run-
ning, never switch on the chain saw already
in the kerf.
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Make sure that no saw chain oil gets onto the
ground.
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Do not undertake sawing work in the rain,
snow or stormy weather.
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Never disable safety and protective devices.
4 INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury.
If an incompletely mounted chain saw is
used, serious injury can be caused.
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Only use the chain saw when it has
been fully mounted.
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Before each use, perform a visual
inspection in order to check that the
chain saw is complete and does not
contain damaged or worn compo-
nents. Safety and protective devices
must be intact.
CAUTION!
Danger of laceration injuries.
The sharp edges of the saw chain can
cause laceration injuries when assem-
bling.
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Before installation, remove the re-
chargeable battery.
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Wear safety gloves when installing
the saw chain and the guide rail.
4.1

Installing the guide rail (02, 03)

1. Pull chain brake bracket (02/1) in the direc-
tion of bow handle (02/A) in order to release
the chain brake.
2. Turn central lock (02/2) anti clockwise and re-
move together with cover (02/3).
3. Set guide rail (03/1) on guide pin (03/2) and
push so far back that the saw chain can be
mounted.
4.2

Installing the saw chain (02, 03)

1. Place the saw chain on chain sprocket (03/3)
and in the groove of guide rail (03/1).
2. Guide the saw chain around the reversing
sprocket of the guide rail. The saw chain
must hang down slightly on the underside of
the guide rail.
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3. Fit cover (02/3) and tighten central lock (02/2)
slightly.
4.3

Tightening the saw chain (04, 05)

NOTE
The saw chain has been tensioned cor-
rectly when:
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It is in contact with the underside of
the guide rail and can be pulled
through by hand
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It can be lifted by 3 – 4 mm in the
middle of the guide rail
1. Check the seat of the saw chain so that it sits
correctly on the chain sprocket and in the
guide rail.
2. Turn rotating ring (04/1) towards cover (04/2)
so that the two triangles are facing one other
(04/a).
3. Turn central lock (05/1) in clockwise direction
(05/a). Do not tighten the central lock fully or
turn back by one turn.
4. Turn rotating ring (05/2) in clockwise direction
until the saw chain has been tensioned cor-
rectly as described above (05/b).
5. Turn the central lock (05/1) in clockwise di-
rection until it is fixed in place.

5 START-UP

DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury.
Lack of knowledge of the safety instruc-
tions and operating instructions can lead
to extremely serious and even fatal inju-
ry.
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Read and follow all safety instruc-
tions and instructions for use in
these operating instructions as well
the operating instructions which are
referred to before you start using the
chain saw.
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