Powerplus POWXQG4040 CHAINSAW 2400W 405MM EN - Manual (Page 12)

POWXQG4040
EN
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9.3 On/off switch
 Make sure the safety chain brake (2) is disengaged (see above Fig. 17).
 Grip the product with both hands, your left hand holding the front handle (1) (do not hold
the chain brake) and your right hand holding the rear handle (12).
 Press the lock-off button (16) and hold it in position.
 Squeeze in the on/off switch (17) to switch the product on (Fig. 20).
 Release the on/off switch (17) to switch the product off.
9.4 General operation
 Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as accessories for damage before
each use. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows wear.
 Double check that accessories and the guide bar/saw chain are properly fixed.
 Always hold the product by its handle. Keep the handle dry to ensure safe support.
 Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and clear. Clean them if necessary with
a soft brush. Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and damage the product.
 Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed while working by other people
entering the working area. Always let the product come to complete stop before putting it
down.
 Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the work
and have full control over the product.
9.5 Basic operating
 To become proficient attend a recognised chain saw training course to learn how to
operate chain saws safely and effectively. Familiarise yourself with all the controls and
switches. Practise all movements with the product switched off.
 Always hold the product firmly with both hands. Hold the front grip with your left hand and
the rear grip with your right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during operation.
Never operate the product using only one hand.
 Ensure the power cord is located to the rear, away from the chain and the wood and is
positioned so that it cannot be caught on branches or similar objects during cutting.
 Only use the product with a secure stance. Hold the product to the right-hand side of your
body (Fig. 21).
 The saw chain (3) must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood.
Use the spike bumper (22) to secure the product onto the wood before starting to cut and
use it as a leverage point while cutting (Fig. 22).
 Reset the spike bumper at a low point when cutting thicker logs by pulling the product
slightly backwards until the gripping teeth release, and then reposition at lower level to
continue sawing. Do not remove the product completely from the wood.
 Do not force the saw chain while cutting, let the chain do the work using the gripping teeth
to apply minimal leverage pressure.
 Do not operate the product With your arms fully extended or attempt to saw areas which
are difficult to reach, or while on a ladder. Never use the product above shoulder height
(Fig. 23).
 Optimum sawing is achieved if the chain speed remains constant during cutting.
 Be careful when reaching the end of the cut. The weight of the product may change
unexpectedly as it cuts free from the wood. This can cause accidents to the legs and feet.
Always remove the product from a wood cut while the product is running.
10 GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Felling a tree
 When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the
same time, the felling operations should be separated from the bucking operation by a
distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a