Function Test Of The Chain Brake; Testing The Chain Brake With Mo- Tor Switched Off (09); Testing The Chain Brake With Mo- Tor Switched On (09); Operation - AL-KO solo CS 4235 Mode D'emploi

Operation

5.3

Function test of the chain brake

The chain saw has a manual chain brake that is
triggered by the chain brake bracket, for example
if kickback occurs.
If the chain brake is tripped, saw chain and motor
are stopped immediately.
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury as a result of
negligent handling!
Extremely serious injury and even fatal
injury can be caused as a result of care-
less and unexpected movements of the
chain saw.
■
Pay attention to safety and work with
a high level of concentration when
using the chain saw.
■
Do not press any switch when re-
leasing the chain brake.
WARNING!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury due to a de-
fective chain brake
Extremely serious injury and even fatal
injury of the operator can be caused if
the chain brake does not function, e.g.
due to kickback by the running saw
chain.
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Check the chain brake each time be-
fore starting work.
■
Do not switch the chain saw on if the
chain brake is defective. in this case,
have the chain saw checked in a
customer service workshop.
5.3.1 Testing the chain brake with motor
switched off (09)
1. Pull out the rechargeable battery (see chap-
ter 6.3 "Inserting/removing the battery (14)",
page 46).
2. To release the chain brake, pull chain brake
bracket (09/1) in the direction of bow handle
(09/2) (09/A). The saw chain can be pulled
through by hand.
3. Push chain brake bracket (09/1) forwards
(09/B) to engage the chain brake. It must not
be possible to pull the saw chain through.
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5.3.2 Testing the chain brake with motor
switched on (09)
NOTE
Release the chain brake each time be-
fore switching on the chain saw.
1. Hold the chain saw securely and firmly at the
bow handle and rear handle.
2. Pull chain brake bracket (09/1) in the direc-
tion of bow handle (09/2) (09/a) to release
the chain brake.
3. Switch on the motor.
4. Push chain brake bracket (09/1) forwards
(09/b). Saw chain and motor must stop im-
mediately.
6 OPERATION
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.
■
Comply with working time regulations in force
in your country.
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Grip the rear handle firmly with your right
hand and the bow handle with your left hand,
and hold them tightly.
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Do not release the handles as long as the
motor is running.
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Do not use the chain saw if you are:
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Tired
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Unwell
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Under the influence of alcohol, medicines
and drugs
6.1

Check the saw chain oil

Procedure see chapter 5.2 "Filling saw chain oil
(08)", page 44.
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