Bosch AKE 30-18 S Operating Instructions Manual

English - 623 • F016 L70 360 • TMS • 11.07.06Important: The chain saw is not suppliedfilled with oil. It is essential to fill with oilbefore use. Never operate the chain sawwithout chain oil or at an empty oil tank level, asthis will result in extensive damage to the prod-uct.Chain life and cutting capacity depend on optimumlubrication. Therefore, the chain is automaticallyoiled during operation via the oil outlet 19.Filling oil tank:– Set chain saw on any suitable surface with oilfiller cap 4 facing upward.– Clean area around the oil filler cap 4 with cloth,unscrew cap.– Do not remove filter insert during filling.– Add Bosch biodegradable chain saw oil until res-ervoir is full.– Avoid dirt or debris entering oil tank, refit oil fillercap 4 and tighten.Important: To allow venting of the oil res-ervoir,small breather channels are pro-vided between the oil filler cap and thestrainer, to prevent leakage ensure machine isleft in a horizontal position (oil filler cap 4 upper-most) when not in use.It is important to use only the recommended bi-odegradable oil to avoid damage to the chainsaw. Never use recycled/old oil. Use of non ap-proved oil will invalidate the warranty.Observe the correct mains voltage! The voltageof the power source must agree with the value givenon the nameplate of the machine. Machines desig-nated for 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.Switching On and OffHold chain saw as described in “Cutting”.For switching on the machine, press the lock-offbutton 3, then fully press the On/Off switch 2 andhold in this position. The lock-off button 3 can nowbe released.For switching off, release the On/Off switch 2.Do not stop chain saw after sawing by activatingthe front hand guard (kickback brake).The chain saw is equipped with two chain brake sys-tems for user safety:The run down brake automatically stops the chainand motor after the switch lever (On/Off) 2 is re-leased.The kickback brake is a safety mechanism acti-vated through the front hand guard 5, when kickbackoccurs. Chain stops immediately.The following function check should be carried out atregular intervals. Push front hand guard 5 forward(position ) that the red marker 28 under indicator 6is visible and start the chain saw. The chain must notstart. To deactivate the kickback brake, pull handguard 5 backwards (position ) that the redmarker 28 under the indicator 6 is covered (see fig-ure ).Before CuttingBefore and periodically during cutting check as fol-lows:– Is the chain saw in a fail-safe condition?– Is the oil reservoir filled? Check oil levelgauge 26 prior to starting and regularly during op-eration. Refill oil when oil level is low. The oil tankfilling will last approx. 15 minutes, depending onsawing intensity and stops.– Is the chain tension in order and is the chainsharp? Check chain tension every 10 minutesduring operation. Upon initial operation, newchains can lengthen considerably. The conditionof the chain influences the the cutting perform-ance. Only a sharp chain protects from overload.– Is the kickback brake deactivated and its functionensured?– Are you wearing the necessary protective equip-ment? Wear safety glasses and hearing protec-tion. Further protective equipment for head, hand,legs and feet is recommend. Adequate protectiveclothing will reduce personal injury by flying de-bris or accidental contact with saw chain.KickbackKickback is the sudden backward/upward motion ofthe chain saw, occuring when the chain (at the tip ofthe chain bar) comes in contact with a log or wood,or when the chain becomes jammed.When kickback occurs the chainsaw reacts unpred-icably and can cause severe injuries to the operatoror bystanders.LubricationStarting and StoppingA B Kickback Brake/Run Down BrakeCuttingDBD