ALDI FERREX GCS250F User manual

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705156
2IN1 CHAINSAW WITH
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the
date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired,
replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and
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Contents
Pack contents / parts 2
Description of symbols 3
General Safety Warnings 5
Parts List 14
Assembly 16
Replacing/re-installing the guide bar & chain 16
Tensioning the chain 18
Lubrication 19
Filling oil tank 19
Checking the automatic oiler 20
Assembling the telescopic pole 20
Attaching the telescopic pole to the chainsaw 21
Adjusting the inner pole 22
Attaching the shoulder strap 22
Operation 23
Switching on and o 23
Chainsaw applications 23
Bucking spike 24
Felling a tree 24
Limbing 25
Bucking 25
Pruning 26
Kickback safety devices on this chainsaw 26
How to use chainsaw safely 27
Pole saw applications 27
Cutting with telescopic pole 28
Trimming a tree (pruning) 29
Maintenance 30
Saw chain maintenance 30
Bar maintenance 31
Cleaning the bar rails 31
Conditions which require chain bar maintenance 31
Lubricating sprocket 32
Transportation and Storage 32
Warranty 33
Environmental protection 33
What your 3 year warranty means 33
Accessories and after sales parts 34
Troubleshooting 35
Technical Specications 36

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2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole
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Pack contents / parts
Congratulations on the purchase of your Ferrex® 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic
Pole. When you open your packaging, rst remove all items and check there are
no parts damaged or missing. If you nd anything wrong, do not operate the
product until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectied.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
First time users or inexperienced operators pay particular attention to the
operation of the 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole, including details of
starting and stopping and correct use of the 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic
Pole on pages 23-29, as well as the maintenance instructions on pages 30-32.
Intended use of the 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole
NOTE: This product is for private domestic DIY use only.
It is not suitable for commercial or trade use.
The 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole is intended for felling small to medium
sized trees, cutting rewood, wooden beams, planks etc and clearing and
pruning branches. Cuts can be sawed with or across the grain.
This product is not suitable for sawing mineral materials, plastics or non-wood
building materials.
Do not use the tool for the other purposes that are not mentioned in the manual,
which may create a hazard or cause product damage.
Contents of carton
1 x 1100W Chainsaw
1 x Telescopic pole
1 x Blade protection cover
1 x Shoulder strap
1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Warranty Card
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NOTE: THIS CHAINSAW REQUIRES 120ML OF GOOD QUALITY CHAIN AND BAR
OIL TO BE ADDED BEFORE USE. OIL NOT INCLUDED.

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Description of symbols
The rating plate on your product may show symbols. These represent
important information about the product or instructions on its use.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Conforms to relevant standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic
compatibility.
Always use chain saw two-handed
Beware of chain saw kickback and avoid contact with bar tip
Do not expose to rain
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut
Class II tool
Protective footwear
Warning of danger from overhead electric-power lines
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Wear head protection
Protective gloves
36 Months Warranty
The insert is recyclable at the kerbside.
The box is recyclable at the kerbside.
Noise label rating 103 db(A). You must wear ear protection at all
times.
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Box
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General safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term“power tool”in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
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3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool
on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use
of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o.
Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
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accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) 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 power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations dierent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
6) Recommendation
Recommendation that the tool always be supplied via a residual current
device having a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
1) General chain saw safety warnings:
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw
is operating. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything.
A moment of inattention while operating chain
saws may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
b) Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and
your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the chain saw with a reversed
hand conguration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
c) Hold the chain saw by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Saw chains contacting
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a“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the chain saw“live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
d) Wear safety glasses protection. Further protective equipment for
hearing, head, hands, legs and feet is recommended.
Adequate
protective clothing will reduce personal injury by ying debris or accidental
contact with the saw chain.
e) Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any
unstable support.
Operation of a chain saw in this manner could result in
serious personal injury.
f) Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when
standing on xed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces
may cause a loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
g) When cutting a limb that is under tension , be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood bres is released , the spring loaded limb may
strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of control.
h) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender
material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
o balance.
i) Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched
o and away from your body. When transporting or storing the chain
saw , always t the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
j) Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing the
bar and chain.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break
or increase the chance for kickback.
k) Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For
example: do not use chain saw for cutting metal, plastic, masonry or
non-wood building materials.
Use of the chain saw for operations dierent
than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
l) Do not attempt to fell a tree until you have an understanding of the
risks and how to avoid them.
Serious injury could occur to the operator or
bystanders while felling a tree.
m) Position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like,
during cutting.
n) Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping
current of 30 mA or less.
o) Recommendation that the rst-time user should, as a minimum,
practise cutting logs on a saw-horse or cradle.
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p) Recommendation to have sharpening and maintenance of the saw
chain performed by authorised service centres.
2) Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches 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 the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide
bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps
to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of chain saw misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below:
a) Maintain a rm grip, with thumbs and ngers encircling the chain saw
handles, with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm
to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain
saw.
b) Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height.
This helps
prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of the chain saw
in unexpected situations.
c) Only use replacement bars and chains specied by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement guide bars and saw chains may cause chain breakage
and/or kickback.
d) Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for
the saw chain.
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to increased
kickback.
For chain saw with the extended pole safety warnings
1. Do not use the machine when the operator is tired, ill or under the inuence
of alcohol or other drugs.
2. To reduce the risk, please keep bystanders at a safe distance from the
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machine during its operation.
3. Be aware of the dangerous of operating positions, as well as the risk of being
struck by falling branches or branches that, having hit the ground, rebound,
the operator may be struck by falling branches or by those that rebound
after hitting the ground. Remove the branches in sections.
4. Keep a rm footing and balance during operating. Use the harness
provided.
5. Keep the machine a sucient distance away from overhead electrical power
lines.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions concerning the proper techniques for basic felling,
limbing, and cross-cutting
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 manner that would endanger
any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree
does make contact with any utility line, the company should be notied
immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of
the expected line of fall as illustrated in Figure 1.
Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of
larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree.
2. Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction
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of falls as illustrated in Figure 1. Make the lower horizontal notching cut (W)
rst. This will help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar
when the second notch (X) is being made.
3. Felling back cut
Make the felling back cut (Y) at least 50 mm higher than the horizontal
notching cut as illustrated in Figure 1. Keep the felling back cut parallel to
the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is
left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and
falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge.
As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is
any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back
and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete
and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium (Z) to open the cut and drop
the tree along the desired line of fall (
3
).
When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the
motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned (
2
). Be
alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.
2 2
3
W
YZ
X
50 mm
50 mm
1
1
1
Fig.1
4. Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing leave
larger lower limbs to support the log o the ground. Remove the small
limbs in one cut as illustrated in Figure 2. Branches under tension should be
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cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Fig.2
5.Bucking a log
Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make sure your
footing is rm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When
possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or
chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting.
When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated in Figure 3,
it is cut from the top (overbuck), avoid contacting ground as this will greatly
reduce the chain sharpness.
2
2/3
1
1/3
Fig.3 Fig.4
When the log is supported on one end, as illustrated in Figure 4, cut 1/3 the
diameter from the underside ( underbuck) (1). Then make the nished cut
by overbucking (2) to meet the rst cut.
When the log is supported on both ends, as illustrated in Figure 5, cut 1/3
the diameter from the top (overbuck) (1). Then make the nished cut by
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underbucking (2) the lower 2/3 to meet the rst cut.
When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log, as
illustrated in Figure 6. When“cutting through”, to maintain complete control
release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your
grip on the chain saw handles. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After
completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the
chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.
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1/3
2/3
Fig.5 Fig.6
Residual risk
Even if you use the 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole properly per the
instructions provided and following all safety notes, there are always
residual risks. The following risk may occur:
- Accidental Starting: Always remove the plug from the socket
before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. When
not in use, store the device in a safe, dry, clean environment.
Reduce residual risks by using the 2-in-1 Chainsaw with Telescopic Pole with
care and following all safety notes as well as other instructions.
WARNING: Before use, check whether your national regulations
restrict the use of the device.
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1. Rear handle
2. On/o switch
3. Oil ller cap
4. Front handle
5. Hand guard
6. Chain
7. Guide bar
8. Chain tensioning knob
9. Chain drive side cover
10. Rear hand guard
11. Telescopic cord holder
12. Telescopic cord (on chainsaw head)
13. Oil level window
14. Lock-o button
15. Receptacle cord
16. Pole bracket
17. Inner pole
18. Clamping lever
19. Upper telescopic pole
20. Upper telescopic pole thread
21. Locking collar
22. Lower telescopic pole
23. On/o switch (on telescopic pole)
24. Telescopic cord (on telescopic pole)
25. Lock-o button (on telescopic pole)
26. Telescopic pole handle
27. Blade protection cover
28. Drive sprocket
29. Bar tensioning plate
30. Chain direction symbol
31. Bar locating tabs
32. Fastening bar bolt hole
33. Oil outlet
34. Fastening bar bolt
Parts List
30
31
32
38
33
34
36
35
35. Handle bracket
36. Handle locking knob
37. Oil tank
38. Spiked bumper / Bucking spike
39. Shoulder strap
40. Fixing ring for shoulder strap

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This chainsaw comes fully assembled in the box and does not require any
pre-assembly.
Replacing/re-installing the guide bar &
chain
WARNING: The chain has sharp edges. Use
work gloves for safety.
WARNING: Ensure the tool is switched o
when making any adjustments to the chain
and bar.
IMPORTANT: Remove the plug from the mains
power outlet socket when replacing / reinstalling
the guide bar and/or chain.
1. Place the chainsaw on a at and secure surface.
2. Remove the chain drive side cover (9) by turning
the chain tensioning knob (8) in an anti-clockwise
direction to loosen the chain drive side cover (9)
(Fig A1), and then remove the chain drive side
cover (9) (Fig A2).
3. Push the guide bar (7) and the chain (6) towards
the drive sprocket (28), which will result in the
guide bar (7) and the chain (6) loosening around
the drive sprocket (28).
4. Remove the guide bar (7) and the chain (6) from
the drive sprocket (28). When the guide bar
(7) is removed from the chainsaw it should be
thoroughly cleaned of sawdust and oil prior to
reassembly (Fig A3).
5. Slide the new chain in the slot around the guide
bar. Once the chain is in position around the nose
of the guide bar, ensure that the chain links are
located within the bar guide channel (Fig A4).
Assembly
A1
A2
A3
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6. Ensure the chain is in the correct running direction
by comparing it to the chain direction symbol (30)
found on the saw body. Ensure the bar tensioning
plate (29) is facing outward (Fig A5).
7. Fit the chain onto the drive sprocket (28) and
make sure the chain is fully located around the
drive sprocket (28), so that the fastening bar bolt
hole (32) and the two bar locating tabs (31) on
the bar pad t into the keyway of the opening
on the guide bar (7) (Fig A6).
8. Ensure all parts are seated properly. Make
sure the drive links are fully seated in the drive
sprocket (28), and ensure to avoid placing the
chain in the inverse direction. If kink occurs, pick
up the chain at the guide bar just ahead of the
kink and then pull the kink out (Fig A7).
WARNING: The chain is not yet tensioned.
Tensioning the chain is described under
“TENSIONING THE CHAIN”. The chain now
needs to be inspected to make sure it is
properly tensioned.
9. Replace the chain drive side cover (9) on to the
chainsaw and hold the cover rmly against the
bar (Fig A8).
10. When the fastening bar bolt (34) aligns with the
fastening bar bolt hole (32), the cover will drop
rmly and at on the bar (Fig A9).
11. Tighten the chain drive side cover (9) by
turning the chain tensioning knob (8) clockwise
with your hand until the chain drive side cover
(9) is tight (Fig A10).
12. Check the chain tension: The correct chain
tension is reached when the chain can be
raised approx. 0.12 – 0.24”(3 – 6 mm) from the
guide bar in the centre (using a small amount
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
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