Alpina EA 1800 User manual

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INTRODUCTION 1
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing one of our products. We hope that you will be completely satisfied with this machine
and that it fully meets your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order to provide you with all
the information you need to get acquainted with the machine and use it safely and efficiently. Don’t forget
that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep it handy so that it can be consulted when necessary, and
pass it on to a further user if you resell or loan the machine.
Your new machine has been designed and manufactured in pursuance with current regulations, and is safe
and reliable if used in compliance with the instructions provided in this manual (proper use). Using the ma-
chine in any other way, or non-compliance with the safety specifications relative to use, maintenance and
repair is considered "improper use" which will invalidate the warranty, relieve the manufacturer from all li-
abilities, and the user will consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to himself or others.
Since we regular improve our products, you may find slight differences between your machine and the de-
scriptions contained in this manual. Modifications can be made to the machine without notice and without
the obligation to update the manual, although the essential safety and function characteristics will remain
unaltered. In case of any doubts, please contact your dealer. And now enjoy your work!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Identification of the main components ....................................... 2
2. Symbols ..................................................................................... 3
3. Safety warnings ......................................................................... 4
4. Machine assembly ..................................................................... 6
5. Preparing to work ....................................................................... 7
6. How to start - Stop the engine ................................................... 8
7. Using the machine ..................................................................... 9
8. Maintenance and storage ........................................................ 13
9. Accessories ............................................................................. 14

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2IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
1. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
MAIN COMPONENTS
1. Power unit
2. Spiked bumper
3. Front hand guard
4. Front handgrip
5. Rear handgrip
6. Chain catcher
7. Bar
8. Chain
9. Bar cover
10. Identification plate
11. Power cable
12. Extension lead
(not supplied)
CONTROLS
AND REFUELLING
13. Trigger switch
14. Safety button
15. Extension lead connection
21. Chain oil tank cap
22. Chain oil gauge
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
10.1) Conformity marking in accordance
with Directive 2006/42/EC
10.2) Name and address of the manufacturer
10.3) Acoustic output level LWA in
accordance with directive 2000/14/EC
10.4) Manufacturer’s model of reference
10.5) Machine model
10.6) Serial number
10.7) Year of manufacture
10.8) Power supply frequency and voltage
10.9) Engine power
10.10) Dual insulation
10.11) Article Code
Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with household waste material. In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric
equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwa-
ter and get into the foodchain, damaging your health and well-being. For further information on the disposal of this product, con-
tact your dealer or a domestic waste collection Service.
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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS / SYMBOLS 3
[1]
Notice:
The vibration value indicated was determined with a standardized tool and can be used to make comparisons with other electric equipment
as well as temporary estimates of the load through the vibrations.
WARNING!
The vibration value may vary according to the usage of the machine and its fitted equipment, and be higher than the one indicated. Safety meas-
ures must be established to protect the user and must be based on the load estimate generated by the vibrations in real usage conditions. In
this regard, all the operational cycle phases must be taken into consideration, such as switching off or idle running.
Maximum noise and vibration levels [1] Model
EA 1800 (14”)
SE 180
SE 180Q
EA 1800 (16”) EA 2000 Q
ES 2040
ES 2040T
Operator ear noise pressure level (EN ISO 22868) dB(A) 109 109 109
– Measurement uncertainty (2006/42/EC - EN 27574) dB(A) 1,5 1,5 1,5
Measured acoustic output level (EN ISO 22868) dB(A) 109 109 109
– Measurement uncertainty (2006/42/EC - EN 27574) dB(A) 1,5 1,5 1,5
Vibration level (ISO 22867) m/sec23,64 7,65 6,94
– Measurement uncertainty (2006/42/EC - EN 12096) m/sec21,5 1,5 1,5
1) Read the instruction manual before using the
machine.
2) If you are using the machine every day in nor-
mal conditions, you can be exposed to a noise
level of 85 dB (A) or higher. Wear safety glasses
and hearing protection. Wear safety glasses and
hearing protection.
11) Direction in which the chain is mounted
3) Maximum permitted length of the bar. Do not
use longer bars.
4) Do not leave the machine in the rain (or in damp
conditions).
5) Unplug the chain-saw immediately if the cable
(or extension lead) is cut or damaged.
EXPLANATORY SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE (if present)
2. SYMBOLS
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HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly significant
information and are marked with various levels of highlighting with
the following meaning:
or
These give details or further informa-
tion on what has already been said, in the aim to prevent dam-
age to the machine.
Non-observance will result in the
risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will result in the
risk of serious injury or death to oneself or others.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire 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.
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 flammable 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. Unmodified 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. Wa-
ter 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 exten-
DANGER!
WARNING!
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
sion 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 unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected sup-
ply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
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 influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while op-
erating 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 ap-
propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source,
picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger 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 ro-
tating 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 un-
expected 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 ex-
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-
duce dust-related hazards.
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 off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before mak-
ing any adjustments, changing 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 bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect 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 ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into account
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3. SAFETY WARNINGS

the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those in-
tended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS:
• 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 any-
thing. A moment of inattention while operating chain saws may
cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw
chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Hold-
ing the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases
the risk of personal injury and should never be done.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further pro-
tective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is rec-
ommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce per-
sonal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw
chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of a chain
saw while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a
loss of balance or control of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released
the spring loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw the
chain saw out of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
• Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain
saw switched off and away from your body. When trans-
porting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar
cover. Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likeli-
hood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.
• Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
• Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not in-
tended. For example: do not use chain saw for cutting
plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of
the chain saw for operations different than intended could re-
sult in a hazardous situation.
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 loose control of the
saw which could result in serious personal injury. Do not rely ex-
clusively 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 tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles, with both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to allow you to resist kick-
back forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the oper-
ator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain
saw.
• 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.
• Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and chains may
cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth gauge
height can lead to increased kickback.
• Techniques for using the electric chain-saw
Always observe the safety regulations and use the most suitable
sawing techniques (see chapter 7 for instructions and examples).
• Safe carrying of the saw
Whenever the machine is to be handled or transported you
must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop and unplug the
machine from the mains;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and position the bar
in the opposite direction to that used during operation.
When using a vehicle to transport the machine, position it so that
it can cause no danger to persons and fasten it firmly.
• Recommendation for the first-time users
Before felling or delimbing for the first time, make sure:
– you have been specifically trained to use this type of equip-
ment;
– you have carefully read the safety regulations and user in-
structions contained in this manual;
– you practise first on logs on the ground or attached to trestles,
in order to get familiar with the machine and the most suitable
cutting techniques.
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