Sovereign SCS718A, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...t will help you get the best from your chainsaw ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727503 prior to retu...

Page 2: ...k Safety Information 3 Warning Symbols 3 General Safety 3 Personal Safety 3 Intended Use 4 In the Box 5 Parts 5 Assembly 6 Preparing to Assemble the Electric Chainsaw 6 Step 1 Tensioning the saw chain...

Page 3: ...chainsaw is fully conversant with the content of this assembly manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the chainsaw WARNING Perform assembly operations described in this manual Failure to...

Page 4: ...tended for private use only not for any commercial applications It may not be used for any purposes other than those described 3 Attachments must be used according to the respective functions and in a...

Page 5: ...co uk In the Box Parts 1 Rear handle 2 Safety lock off button 3 Trigger 4 Oil Filler cap 5 Chain bar 6 Chain 7 Front handle 8 Motor and air slots 9 Plug and cord 10 Hand guard with safety chain brake...

Page 6: ...correctly tensioned chain may break or spring off leading to danger or injury Test the electric saw before every start and the chain tension after every hour of sawing 1 Ensure that the chain brake ha...

Page 7: ...1 Unscrew the oil fill cap 4 and fill up with chain oil 2 Wipe off any spilled oil and close the cap again 3 Switch on the chainsaw and hold it above a bright background The saw must not touch the gr...

Page 8: ...rably with a high visibility cable colour Always unwind all extension cables fully coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product NOTE For extension cables up to 15metres use a w...

Page 9: ...ant information that will help you get the best from your chainsaw ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 01904 7...

Page 10: ...The following warning symbols appear through this manual and indicate the approciate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the chainsaw Warning Read the instruction manual Con...

Page 11: ...ng children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...

Page 12: ...from the tool when not in use or when servicing or cleaning w Check for damaged parts Before further use carefully check the tool for damage Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts...

Page 13: ...e depth gauge height can lead to increased kickback ss Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the...

Page 14: ...te the Electric Chainsaw Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pressure Cutting logs 1 Log is lying on the ground...

Page 15: ...hing of the bar in wood Avoid touching the ground with the bar Operating the Electric Chainsaw 4 Sawing on a support stand First cut 1 3 of a diameter from the blow next cut from the top by using the...

Page 16: ...rom its natural line of fall The chainsaw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled Remove dirt stones loose bark nails...

Page 17: ...e section of wood between the notch and backcut General Maintenance and Repair WARNING Always switch the product off and let the product cool down before performing inspection maintenance and cleaning...

Page 18: ...n tension insufficient Check chain tension 4 Chain becomes hot smoke development during sawing discoloration of the rail Too little chain oil 1 Check oil level and where appropriate refill with chain...

Page 19: ...your compost heap alternating then with other garden material The more thoroughly you chop the clippings beforehand the more rapidly they will degrade Alternatively many communities provide a public...

Page 20: ...vities 3 The following are also excluded from our guarantee A Faults due to accidents customer misuse or unauthorized repairs B Consumable Parts such as bar and chain C Failure due to lack of routine...