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571732 - Electric Chainsaw 2000W Owner’s Manual - June ‘14

Do not operate this machine before it has been 
assembled correctly and you have read and understood 
these instructions.

These instructions are intended asa general guide and do 
not super-sede national or local codes in anyway. Contact 
local Authorities forclarity of laws relating to operationof 
this appliance.

Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use.

Contents

Symbols in this Owner’s Manual

4

Proper Use 

4

Safety Instructions

4

Transporting the Chainsaw

5

Before Starting Up

5

List of Parts

6

Assembling the chain bar and saw chain

6

Maintaining the chain

6

Starting Up

7

Operation

7

Maintenance and cleaning

9

Specifications

10

Troubleshooting

10

Wear eye protection

Caution! Read the operating 

instructions and follow 

the warnings and safety 

instructions.

 
 

Wear ear protection

Do note expose to rain

Remove plug from the 

mains immediately if the 

cable is damaged or cut

Maximum cutting
length: max. 400mm.

400mm

Summary of Contents for EK 2040

Page 1: ...se read this Owner s Manual and the Express Warranty before using this product The Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse or failure to follow the operating and installation instructions Keep th...

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Page 3: ...use Contents Symbols in this Owner s Manual 4 Proper Use 4 Safety Instructions 4 Transporting the Chainsaw 5 Before Starting Up 5 List of Parts 6 Assembling the chain bar and saw chain 6 Maintaining t...

Page 4: ...ction used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries c Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack pick...

Page 5: ...an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator Pinching...

Page 6: ...may need loosening again when the sawing work has been completed Otherwise the contraction that takes place as the chain cools might result in an excessively high tension A new saw chain requires a ru...

Page 7: ...chain Fasten the shield nut afterwards 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...

Page 8: ...es can bring down other treeswith them The danger zone is therefore twice thelength of the tree being felled Figure 11 Felling trees is dangerous and requires practice If you are a beginner or inexper...

Page 9: ...en bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log as illustrated in Figure 17 When cutting through to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut with...

Page 10: ...ne should be stored clean with the chain guard fitted on a flat surface and in a dry place inaccessible to children Specifications Rated voltage 240V 50Hz Rated power 1800W Bar length 405mm Chain spee...

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Page 12: ...12 Head Office New Zealand 1 37 Mt Wellington Highway Panmure Auckland 1060 P O Box 14 349 Panmure Auckland 1741...

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