PS 200040 E - Saw Hurricane - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PS 200040 E Hurricane

Operating Instructions Electric Chainsaw

1. Maximum cutting length: max. 400 mm

2. Wear protective headgear, goggles and ear muffs

3. Caution! Read the operating instructions and follow the warnings and safety instructions

4. If the cable is damaged, unplug the machine immediately!

5. Protect from the damp

3. Explanation of the signs

Power Supply: 230 ~ 50 Hz Power rating: 2000 W Cutting length, max. 40 cm Cutting speed at rated rpm: 22 m/s Oil tank capacity: 85 ml Weight without sword + chain: 3.7 kg Chain brake: 0.1 s Protection class: II /

Guaranteed sound power level under load: 106 dB(A) Sound pressure level under load: 84 dB(A) Acceleration rear grip under load: 4.4 m/s

(calculated acc. to EN 50144) front grip under load: 3.3 m/s

1Front grip 2Front finger guard 3 Oil tank cap 4 Oil outlet 5 Guide bolt 6 Chain tensioning screw 7 Saw chain 8 Chain bar 9 Sprocket nose 10 Rear grip 11 Rear finger guard 12 Chain wheel

13 Chain tensioning bolt 14 Chain tensioning borehole 15 Hood 16a Hexagonal screw 16b Spring washer + plain washer 17 Claw stop 18 ON/OFF switch 19 Safety lock-off 20 Chain guard 21 Oil gauge 22 Two-handed safety switch 23 Oil regulating screw

Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 154. Safety instructions The safety instructions must be observed when using the machine. For your own safety and the safety of others, please read this information carefully before using the machine and keep it in a safe place for refe- rence. Use the chainsaw only to saw wood or objects made of wood. Any other types of use are at your own risk and could well be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect usage. Safety instructions and accident prevention To prevent the incorrect handling of the chainsaw, please read the operating instructions in their entirety before using the machine for the first time. All the infor- mation on the handling of the chainsaw is rele- vant to your personal safety. Ask a professional to show you how to use the machine! Switch the machine off before releasing the chain brake. To prevent damage to your hearing, wear ear muffs; helmets with a visor are particularly advantageous. Make sure you have a firm footing when working with the chainsaw. Always switch off the machine before putting it down. Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the machine. Only plug in when the machine is switched off. The chainsaw must be used only by one person at a time. All other persons must stay clear of the chainsaw’s area of swing. Children and pets in particular must be kept well away at all times. The saw must not be touching anything when it starts up. Hold the chainsaw firmly in both hands when working with it! The chainsaw must not be operated by children and young people. The only exception to this rule are young persons of 16 years and over who can use the chainsaw under supervision as part of their training. Lend the saw only to those persons who are familiar with this type of machine and know how to handle it. Always pass on the ope- rating instructions along with the chainsaw! The chainsaw may be operated only by persons who are rested and in good health, i.e. in good physical condition. If you start to tire, have a break in good time. The chainsaw may not be used after the consumption of alcohol. If the machine is not going to be used for a while it must be set aside in such a way that no other person is endangered. Before making a cut, always set the claw stop before you start to saw. The power cable must always be behind the saw operator. The power cable must always lead away from the rear of the machine. Use only original accessories. Machines used outdoors must be connected up to an earth-leakage circuit-breaker. When using an extension cable outdoors: Check that it is approved for outdoor use and is marked accordingly Use a strong support when sawing converted timber and thin branches (sawing trestle, Fig. 4). Do not stack the timber and do not have it held by a second person or with your foot. Logs must be secured in position. On sloping ground, always work facing upwards. Pull the saw out of the wood only when the saw chain is running. If you are performing several cuts, switch off the chainsaw in between cuts. Pay extra attention when cutting splintered wood. Sawed off pieces of wood may be catapulted in any direction (risk of injury!). Do not use the chainsaw to remove or sweep away small pieces of wood or similar objects. Leave branch lopping work to trained personnel! Risk of injury! Pay special attention to branches under tension. Do not cut through freely suspended branches from underneath. Never stand on the trunk when lopping off bran- ches. The chainsaw may not be used for forest work, i.e. for felling and lopping off branches in the forest. Because of the cable connection the saw operator does not have the necessary mobility and his safety is not guaranteed! Always stand to the side of the tree being felled. When retreating after making the back cut, watch out for falling branches. On slopes the saw operator should stand to the upper or left or right side the trunk or lying tree, never by its bottom. To prevent injury, damaged power cables may only be replaced by the manufacturer or the customer service center.

Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 16In order to prevent kick-back, please follow these safety instructions: Never start cutting with the tip of the chain bar! Always keep a close eye on the tip of the chain bar! Never cut with the tip of the chain bar! Be careful, when continuing cuts you are already working on! Always start cuts with the chainsaw already run- ning! Make sure that the saw chain is always properly sharpened. Never cut through more than one branch at a time! When lopping off branches, be careful not to touch any other branches. When cross-cutting, pay attention to trunks stan- ding very close to each other. If possible use a sawing trestle.

5. Transporting the chainsaw

Before transporting the chainsaw, always remove the plug from the power socket and slide the chain guard over the rail and chain. If several cuts are to be per- formed with the chainsaw, the saw must be switched off between cuts.

6. Before starting up

The voltage and current supply must comply with the ratings on the type plate. Before commencing work, always check that the chainsaw works properly and is safe to operate. Check also that the chain lubricati- on and the oil gauge are in good working order (see Fig. 9). When the oil level is approx. 5 mm from the bottom mark (marked with „Min“ in the illustration), you must top up with oil. When the oil level is above this mark you can work without worry. Switch on the chainsaw and hold it above light-colo- red ground. Be careful not to allow the chainsaw to touch the ground. For safety reasons it is best to keep a clearance of at least 20 cm. If you now see growing traces of oil, the chain lubrication system is working correctly. If there are no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (4), the upper chain tensio- ning borehole and the oil duct, or contact your Customer Service. (Be sure to read the section „Filling in chain oil and chain lubrication“ on this point). Check the chain tension and retension if necessary (see the section „Tensioning the saw chain“ on this point). Make sure the chain brake is working properly (see also the section „Releasing the chain brake“).

7. Assembling the chain bar and saw

chain The machine must be unplugged. - Important: The front finger guard (2) must always be in the top (vertical) position. The chain bar and saw chain are delivered separate- ly. To assemble, first unscrew the nut and lock was- her (16a and b) and remove the brake housing hood (15). The chain tensioning bolt (13) must be in the center of the guide (5). If necessary, tighten the chain tensioning bolt with the chain tensioning screw (6). To prevent injury on the sharp cutting edges, always wear gloves when assembling, tensioning and checking the chain. Before assembling the chain bar with the saw chain, check the cutting direction of the teeth! The running direction is marked with an arrow on the hood (15). To determine the direction of cut, it may be necessary to turn over the saw chain (7). Hold the chain bar (8) vertically with the tip poin- ting upwards and put on the saw chain (7), beginning at the tip of the bar. Then assemble the chain bar with the saw chain as follows: Place the chain bar with the saw chain on the guide bolt (5) and chain tensioning bolt (13). Place the saw chain round the chain wheel (12) and make sure it is correctly moun- ted (see Figure 1 / Item 7). Place the hood (15) on top and tighten gently with the spring washer/nut (16a + b). Now the saw chain has to be correctly ten- sioned:

8. Tensioning the saw chain

Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the machine! Wear safety gloves! Make sure the saw chain (7) is inside the guide groo- ve of the chain bar (8)! Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the chain tensio- ning screw (6) clockwise until the saw chain is cor- rectly tensioned. While the bolt (16a) is being tighte- ned, the chain bar must then be pushed upwards. Check the chain tension again (see Fig. 10). Do not tension the chain too tightly. When cold, it should be possible to lift the chain in the middle of the chain bar approx. 5 mm. Tighten the nut (16a) securely. When warm, the saw chain will expand and slacken and there is a danger of it jumping off the rail alto- gether. Retension if necessary. If the saw chain is retensioned when hot, it must be loosened again when the sawing work has been completed. Otherwise, the contraction which takes place as the chain cools would result in excessively high tension. A new saw chain requires a running-in period of approx. 5 minutes. Chain lubrication is very important

9. Filling in chain oil

To prevent dirt getting inside the tank, clean the oil tank cap (3) before opening. Check the contents of the oil tank during sawing work by checking the oil gauge (21). Close the oil tank cap (3) tightly and wipe away any spills.

10. Chain lubrication

To prevent excessive wear, the saw chain and chain bar must be evenly lubricated during operation. Lubrication is automatic. Never work without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the entire cutting apparatus will quickly become severely damaged. It is therefore important to check both chain lubrication and the oil gauge before every use (Fig. 9). Never use the saw when the oil level is below the „Minimum“ mark (Fig. 9). Minimum - When only approx. 5 mm of oil is visi- ble at the lower rim of the oil gauge (21), you must top up with oil. Maximum - Top up with oil until the window is full.

11. Checking the automatic lubrication

Before commencing work, check the automatic chain lubrication and oil gauge. Switch on the chainsaw and hold it above light-colored ground. Be careful not to allow the chainsaw to touch the ground. For safety reasons it is best to keep a clearance of at least 20 cm. If you now see growing traces of oil, the chain lubrication system is working correctly. If there are no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (4), the upper chain tensioning borehole (14) and the oil duct, or contact your Customer Service (Fig. 3). Regulating the oil flow Adjust the oil flow by turning the oil regulating screw (23). In the case of damp and soft wood the oil flow can be decreased (turn the oil regulating screw clockwise); in the case of dry, hard would more oil is required for lubrication (turn the oil regulating screw anti-clockwise)

12. Chain lubricants

The service life of saw chains and chain bars depends to a large extent on the quality of the lubri- cant used. Old oil must not be used! Use only envi- ronment-friendly chain lubricant. Store chain lubri- cant only in containers which comply with the regula- tions.

The chain bar (8) is subjected to especially severe wear and tear at the nose and on the bottom. To avoid one-sided wear and tear, turn the chain bar over (8) every time you sharpen the chain.

The chain wheel (12) is subjected to especially high wear and tear. If you notice deep wear marks on the teeth, the chain wheel must be replaced. A worn chain wheel curtails the service life of the saw chain. Have the chain wheel replaced by a specialist dealer or your Customer Service.

The chain guard (20) must be clipped onto the chain and sword as soon as the sawing work has been completed and whenever the machine has to be transported.

In the event of kick-back, the chain brake will be actuated via the front finger guard (2). The front fin- ger guard (2) is pushed forwards by the back of the hand and this causes the chain brake to stop the chainsaw, or rather the motor, within 0.10 s.

17. Releasing the chain brake

To be able to use your chainsaw again, you must release the saw chain again. First switch off the machine. Then push the front finger guard (2) back into the vertical position until it locks in place. The chain brake is now fully functional again.

18. Sharpening the saw chain

You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and correctly by specialist dealers, from whom you can also obtain chain sharpening equipment to enable you to sharpen the chain yourself. Please follow the corresponding operating instructions. Take care of your tools. Keep your tools sharp and clean to enable you to work well and safely.

Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 18Follow the maintenance regulations and theinstructions for changing tools.19. Starting up Always wear safety goggles, ear muffs, protec-tive gloves and heavy-duty work clothes!Never use the chainsaw when standing on a ladder,in a tree or in any other instable places. Do not useabove shoulder height and do not saw with onehand.Use the saw only with approved extension cableswhich have the prescribed insulation and connec-tions designed for outdoor use (approved rubber-sheathed cables) and which fit the machine plug. Toswitch on, hold the front grip (1) with your left hand,with your right hand holding the rear grip (10). To switch on:Simultaneously press the safety lock-off (19) andON/OFF switch (18). Check to ensure the chainbrake is working properly.If the chainsaw does not run, the chainbrake must be released at the front fingerguard (2). Be sure to read the sections„Chain brake“ and „Releasing the chainbrake“ on this point.After switching on, the chainsaw will run imme-diately at high speed.To switch off: Release the ON/OFF switch (18).Only put down the chain saw after the chain hasstopped rotating!After working with the chainsaw, you shouldalways: Clean the saw chain and chain bar. Attachthe chain guard.Machine protectionNever use the machine in the rain orin damp conditions.IIf the extension cable is damaged,pull the power plug immediately.Never work with a damaged cable.Check the machine for damage. Before using yourtool again, check the safety devices or any slightlydamaged parts to ensure that they are in good wor-king order. Make sure the moving parts are workingcorrectly. All the parts must be correctly assembledand meet all the conditions required to ensure thatthe machine works correctly. Any damaged safetydevices and parts must be properly repaired or repla-ced immediately by a Customer Service workshop orthe company ISC-GmbH, unless there are instruc-tions to the contrary in this operating manual.Notes on working practiceKick-back When cross-cutting always set the claw stopagainst the timber you want to saw (see Fig. 4). Always set the claw stop before cross-cutting.Only then switch on the machine and startsawing into the wood. Pull the machine upwardsat the rear and lead the direction with the frontgrip. Use the claw stop as a fulcrum. To repositi-on for further cutting, exert slight pressure on thefront grip. Pull the saw back slightly during thisprocess. Position the claw stop further down thecut and pull up the rear grip once again (see Fig. 5). Plunge cuts and horizontal cuts may only be car-ried out by professionals (high risk of kick-back;see Fig. 6). For horizontal cuts, position the saw at the smal-lest possible angle. This requires extreme cauti-on, as the claw stop cannot be applied in thiscase. If the chain gets stuck when sawing with theupper side it may be thrust toward the operator.For this reason you should saw wherever possi-ble with the bottom side, as the chainsaw willthen be thrust away from the body towards thewood (see Fig. 7 and 8). When lopping off branches, the chainsaw shouldbe supported wherever possible against thetrunk. Do not cut with the tip of the chain bar (riskof kick-back; see Fig. 6). Watch out for trunks rolling towards you.Kick-back! The chainsaw is likely to recoil if the tip of thechain bar (especially the top quarter) accidentallytouches wood or any other solid objects. In thiscase the saw will move uncontrollably and will behurled towards the operator at full power (risk ofinjury!). Fig. 6 You can avoid accidents by not sawingwith the tip of the chain bar as this may

Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 19cause the saw to rear up suddenly. Always use the complete safety equipment and clothes when working with the saw. Make sure your work piece is firmly secu- red. Use clamps to stop the work piece from slipping. This also makes it easier to opera- te the machine with both hands. Kick-back will result in an uncontrollable motion of the saw. This represents the danger of severe inju- ries. Never saw with a slack or blunt chain. A poorly sharpened chain increases the risk of kick- back. Never saw above shoulder height.

20. Tips on chainsaw use

Sawing up wood (See Fig. 4 and 5) To saw up wood, please observe the safety regulati- ons and proceed as follows: Make sure the wood to be sawed cannot slip. Clamp short pieces of wood in place before sawing. Saw only wood or wooden objects. When sawing, make sure that no stones or nails are touched as these could be thrown out and damage the saw chain. Avoid bringing the running saw into contact with wire fences or the ground. When lopping off branches, support the machine as far as possible and do not saw with the tip of the chain bar. Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, ditches and hillocks as these could cause you to fall. Remember: The chainsaw must be running before it comes into contact with the wood. To switch on: Press the safety lock-off (19) and ON/OFF switch (18), as well as the switch on the front grip. Place the lowest claw (17) on the wood. Raise the chainsaw by the rear grip (10) and saw into the wood. Move the chainsaw back a little and place the claw (17) further down. Be careful when sawing splintered wood as pieces of wood may be ripped off. To switch off: Release the ON/OFF switch or the switch on the front grip. Pull the plug out of the power socket. Remove the chainsaw from the wood only with the saw chain still running. Anyone who saws without a stop can be pulled forward. Wood under tension Fig. 10.1: Top side of trunk under tension

Danger: Tree will rear up!

Fig. 10.2: Bottom side of trunk under tension

Danger: Tree will move downwards!

Fig. 10.3: Thick trunks and high tension

Danger: Tree will move suddenly and

with immense force! Fig. 10.4: Both sides of trunk under tension

Danger: Tree will move sideways!

Felling trees To fell trees, observe all the safety regulations and proceed as follows: The chainsaw may be used to fell only trees which are smaller in diameter than the length of the chain bar. Never try to extract a jammed saw with the motor still running. If the saw chain gets jammed, release it using a wooden wedge. Remember: Danger zone: Falling trees can bring down other trees with them. The danger zone is the- refore twice the length of the tree being felled. (Fig. 11) Important: Prior to cutting you must plan and provide for an escape area (A). This escape area must be located behind the expected felling direction (B) (Fig. 13). Important: Before performing the final cut, make sure there are no spectators, animals or obstacles in the felling path. Felling trees is dangerous and requires practice. If you are a beginner or inexperienced, do not try to teach yourself but seek professional training. (Fig. 12) Felling direction: First estimate the direction of fall, taking into account the centre of gravity of the crown and the wind direction. The chainsaw must be run- ning before it comes into contact with the wood. Switch on the chainsaw. Saw an undercut in the

Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 20tree in the direction of fall and then make a hori- zontal cut (back cut) on the side opposite to the undercut. Make the undercut: This will give the tree direc- tion and guidance. Check the direction of fall: If you have to correct the undercut, always recut over the entire width. Call out „Timber!“ Only now make the back cut, which must be hig- her than the sole of the undercut. Insert wedges in good time. Leave the bridge in place as it will function as a hinge. If you cut through the bridge, the tree will fall randomly. Fell the tree by driving a wedge into the back cut, not by sawing through it. When the tree falls, step back and watch the crown. Wait for the crown to stop swinging. Do not continue working under branches which have got stuck. Do not fell trees: if you can no longer distinguish details within the danger zone, e.g. owing to fog, rain, snow drifts or twilight, if the direction of fall cannot be reliably estimated owing to wind or gusts of wind. Felling work on sloping ground, black ice, frozen or dewy ground is safe only if you can get a firm foothold. To switch off: Pull the plug out of the power socket. To fell the tree, you must drive a wedge into the back cut. When retreating after making the back cut, watch out for falling branches. Accessories: Use only original spare parts: Chain bar 45.003.31 Saw chain 45.003.11 Maintenance and cleaning Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the machine! Keep the cooling vents on the motor housing clean and unobstructed at all times. Only the maintenance work described in these operating instructions may be carried out. Any other maintenance work must be carried out by our Customer Service. Do not modify the chainsaw in any way as this could jeopardize its safety. Should the machine fail despite our careful manufacturing and inspection procedures, have it repaired by an authorized Customer Service works- hop. In the event of any inquiries and spare parts orders, always quote the type designation and the 9- digit order number. Storage Keep your chainsaw in a safe place. The unused machine should be stored clean, on a flat surface and in a dry place which is inaccessible to children.

Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy Motor does not run No electricity Check socket, cable and plug. Damaged cable: Have repaired by Customer Service. It is prohibited to patch the cable with insulating tape. Damaged switches have to be replaced by a Customer Service workshop. Chain brake See section 16 and 17 „Chain brake“ and „Releasing the chain brake“. Chain does not move Chain brake Check the chain brake, release if necessary. Poor cutting performance Blunt chain Sharpen the chain Chain wrongly fitted Check that the chain is fitted correctly Chain tension Check the chain tension Saw works only with difficulty Chain tension Check the chain tension Chain jumps off sword Chain becomes hot Chain lubrication Check oil level Check chain lubrication Never use tools with defective On/Off switches. In the case of all other types of technical faults, please contact an authorized Customer Service workshop, our Central Service Department, or your local dealer. Anleitung PS 2000-40 E 25.11.2004 10:43 Uhr Seite 22F

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