CO/Tech SF7J101-UK User manual

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Art.no Model
18-3573 SF7J101-UK
40-9509 SF7J101
Electric Chainsaw
Elkedjesåg
Elektrisk kjedesag
Ketjusaha
Elektro-Kettensäge
Ver. 20141204
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Electric Chainsaw, 2400 W
Art.no 18-3573 Model SF7J101-UK
40-9509 SF7J101
Please read theentire instruction manual before using theproduct and then save it for future reference.
We reserve theright for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes made to technical data.
If you have any questions concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Contents
1.Safety Requirements – Handheld power tools ...........................................................3
1.1 General Safety Requirements – EN 60745-1.............................................................................. 3
1.2 Chainsaw safety warnings........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Causes of chainsaw kickback ....................................................................................................5
1.4 Operator prevention of kickback ...............................................................................................5
1.5 Product Safety symbols............................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Safety information.................................................................................................................... 6
2. Description ...............................................................................................................7
3. Pre-use checks......................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Fitting the guide bar and saw chain.......................................................................................... 8
3.2 Chain tension........................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Topping up the chain oil..........................................................................................................10
3.4 Attaching the extension lead to the chainsaw ........................................................................10
3.5 Chain lubrication.....................................................................................................................10
3.6 Guide bar ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.7 Kickback guard/chain brake ................................................................................................... 11
4. Grinding/filing the saw chain .................................................................................12
5. Starting to use the chainsaw...................................................................................12
5.1 Safety precautions ..................................................................................................................12
5.2 Important considerations........................................................................................................13
5.3 Overload warning....................................................................................................................13
6. Tips for using the chainsaw .................................................................................... 13
7. Remember............................................................................................................... 13
8. Sawing trees that are under tension or compression..............................................14
9. Tree felling.............................................................................................................. 15
10. De-limbing/Snedding............................................................................................16
11. Bucking.................................................................................................................. 17
12. Care and cleaning..................................................................................................18
13. Storage..................................................................................................................18
14. Disposal ................................................................................................................18
15. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................18
16. Technical data .......................................................................................................18

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Caution! When you are using electric hand tools theincluded safety instructions should be followed to
avoid risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Always pull theplug out of thewall socket before servicing and adjusting theproduct.
1.Safety Requirements – Handheld power tools
1.1 General Safety Requirements – EN 60745-1
Caution! Read all theinstructions. Failure to adhere to thefollowing instructions may lead to electric shocks,
fires and/or serious injury. Theterm “power tool” in thefollowing text refers to your handheld mains operated
or battery operated tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Work area
a) Keep thework area clean and well illuminated. Cluttered and poorly lit areas invite accidents.
b) Do not use power tools in explosive environments, e.g. near flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools generate sparks that can easily ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and other bystanders away from thearea where you are using thepower tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose concentration and control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Thepower tool’s plug must fit correctly into thewall socket. Never modify theplug in any way.
Never use anadaptor plug together with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and suitable wall
sockets minimize therisk of electric shocks.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed objects, such as pipes, radiators, ovens or refrigerators.
There is anincreased risk of receiving anelectrical shock if your body is earthed.
c) Do not expose thepower tool to rain or other wet conditions. Water entering apower tool will increase
therisk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse themains lead. Never use thelead to carry thetool or pull theplug from awall socket.
Keep thelead away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or tangled leads increase
therisk of electric shock.
e) When using power tools outdoors, use anextension lead that is suitable for this purpose. Theuse of
anextension lead designed for outdoor use decreases therisk of electric shocks.
f) If for some reason you must use apower tool in awet environment, always connect it to themains
via anearth-fault circuit breaker such as anRCD (residual current device). Using anRCD significantly
reduces thechances of you receiving anelectric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to your actions and use common sense when using power tools. Never use power
tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of inattention
while using apower tool may result in serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using protective clothing such as dust masks,
non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders when needed decreases therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Make sure that thepower switch is set to OFF before plugging thetool into
awall socket. Never carry apower tool with your finger on thetrigger and never connect thepower tool to
awall socket when theswitch is set to ON, since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepower tool. Aservice tool left on 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 will allow you to have more control
in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable attire. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewellery or long hair could potentially become caught in any
moving parts.
g) If equipment for dust extraction or collection is available, make sure that it is connected and used
properly. Use of dust collection equipment can reduce dust related hazards.

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4) Use and maintenance of the power tool
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 if used at therate for which it was designed.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool on and off properly.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled by thepower switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug thelead from thewall socket before making any adjustments, changing accessories or
storing thepower tool. These precautions reduce therisk of thepower tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store any power tools that are not being used out of children’s reach. Do not allow people who are
unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to operate thetool. Power tools can be dangerous if they fall into
thehands of inexperienced users.
e) Maintaining power tools. Check for any incorrect settings, parts that catch, broken parts or anything
else which may cause thepower tool to malfunction. If something is damaged, have thepower tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep 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 similar in accordance with these instructions and in anappropriate
way suitable for thetype of power tool used, taking into account theworking conditions and
thework to be performed. Use of thepower tool for apurpose other than that for which it is intended
could result in adangerous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by aqualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This guarantees that thesafety of thepower tool is maintained.
1.2 Chainsaw safety warnings
• Keep all parts of thebody away from thechainsaw when thesaw chain is moving. Before starting
thechainsaw, make sure that thesaw chain is not in contact with anything. Amoment of inattention
while operating thechainsaw may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with thesaw chain.
• Always hold therear handle of thechainsaw in your right hand and thefront handle in your left hand.
Holding thechainsaw with areversed hand configuration increases therisk of personal injury and should
never be done.
• Use protective eyewear and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Wearing thecorrect protective equipment reduces therisk of personal injury
from flying debris or accidental contact with thesaw chain.
• Do not operate achainsaw in atree. Operating achainsaw whilst up in atree may result in personal injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate thechainsaw only when standing on afixed, secure and
level surface. Slippery or unstable working positions such as ladders can lead to loss of balance and loss
of control over thechainsaw.
• When cutting alimb that is under tension you should always 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chainsaw out
of control.
• Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. Thin twigs can get caught in thesaw chain and
be projected towards you or cause you to lose your balance.
• Always carry thechainsaw by thefront handle with themotor switched off and theguide bar pointing
away from your body. When transporting or storing thechainsaw, always fit theguide bar cover.
Proper handling of thechainsaw will reduce thelikelihood of accidental contact with themoving saw chain.
• Always follow theinstructions regarding lubrication, chain tensioning and changing of accessories.
Anincorrectly tensioned or lubricated saw chain can snap or increase therisk of kickback.
• Always keep thehandles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Oily and greasy handles are slippery and
can cause you to lose control of thechainsaw.
• Cut wood only. Do not use thechainsaw for any purpose other than that for which it was intended.
For example: Never saw plastic, masonry or other building material not made of wood. Use of
thechainsaw for apurpose other than that for which it was intended could result in ahazardous situation.

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1.3 Causes of chainsaw kickback
• Kickback may occur when thenose or tip of theguide bar touches anobject or when thewood being
sawed closes together and pinches thesaw chain in thecut.
• In some case tip contact 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 theuser of thechainsaw you
are always responsible for taking all possible precautionary measures to prevent accidents.
1.4 Operator prevention of kickback
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chainsaw handles and both hands on
thesaw. Position your body and arms in such away that you can resist kickback forces. Theforce
of akickback can be controlled by theuser if theproper precautions have been taken. Do not let go of
thechainsaw.
• Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of thechainsaw in unexpected situations.
• Only use replacement guide bars and chains of thetypes specified by themanufacturer. Incorrect
replacement bars and chains may cause chain breakage and/or kickback.
• Follow themanufacturer’s instructions regarding sharpening and maintenance. Grinding therakers too
much increases therisk of kickback.
• Hold thepower tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because thesaw chain may contact hidden
wiring or its own lead. Saw chains contacting alive wire may make exposed metal parts of thepower tool
live and could give theoperator anelectric shock.

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1.5 Product Safety symbols
Warning:
Warning.
Read theinstruction manual.
Read theinstruction manual, follow thesafety rules and observe thewarnings.
Always use protective goggles/visor.
Risk of flying debris.
Use hearing protection.
Do not expose thepower tool to rain or moisture.
Pull out theplug immediately if theextension lead is damaged,
do not touch thelead, only theplug itself.
Sound power level (LwA).
1.6 Safety information
WRONG:
Do not cut using thetip of theguide bar.
Using thenose or tip of theguide bar can cause thebar to kickback suddenly towards theoperator.
Under no circumstances is thechainsaw to be operated with one hand as this increases therisk of
kickback and loss of control over thesaw.
Always hold thesaw in both hands, theright hand on therear handle and theleft hand on
thefront handle.
RIGHT:

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2. Description
1. Rear handle
2. Trigger lock-off switch
3. Power trigger
4. Front handle
5. Front hand guard/chain brake lever
6. Saw chain
7. Guide bar
8. Oil filler cap
9. Oil tank/level display
10. Mains lead
11. Cable hanger
12. LED overload warning light
13. Rear hand guard/chain catcher
14. Sprocket cover
15. Centre (locking) knob
16. Chain tensioning knob
17. Spiked bumper
18. Drive sprocket
19. Guide bar bolt
20. Chain tensioner
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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15 16
20
A
B
3. Pre-use checks
• Check that thepower supply marked on therating plate of thechainsaw corresponds to your local mains
power supply.
• Check that thechainsaw is undamaged and safe to use. Make sure that thelubrication system is working
and that there is plenty of oil in thetank (see fig.8). Top up thechain oil before it falls to the “MIN” mark. When
theoil level is above this mark thelubrication system will work well. Check thechain lubrication as follows: Start
thechainsaw and hold thebar roughly 20 cm above atree stump or other light background. If thelubrication
system is working properly, some oil will fly off thechain and show up on thelight object. If no traces of oil
appear, you should clean theoutlet hole (see fig. 11, E) and theupper hole in theguide bar (see fig. 12, B),
or contact your retailer or service centre. (Read the 3.3 Topping up thechain oil and 3.5 Chain lubrication section).
• Make sure that thechain is properly tensioned (read the 3.2 Chain tension section). Make sure that
thekickback guard/chain brake works properly (read Resetting thekickback guard/chain brake).
Note: This electric chainsaw has asoft start feature which means that it takes about 3 seconds to reach
full revs.
3.1 Fitting the guide bar and saw chain
Description
Thechain guide bar and chain are not fitted when thesaw is sold, thesaw has anew type of setting for chain
tension and guide bar fastening which consists of two parts:
A. Acombined tensioning/locking knob on thedrive sprocket cover
Thetensioning/locking knob consists of two parts:
Acentre knob (15) for locking theguide bar (and for
locking thetensioning knob) and anouter knob (16)
for tensioning thechain (see fig. 3).
Thechain tensioner (20) is fixed to theguide
bar by ascrew (A) through thelower hole
and aguide pin in theupper hole (B) of
theguide bar (see fig. 4).
B. Atensioning wheel for thechain tension, mounted on theguide bar.
Fig. 4
Fig. 3

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C D
20
Assembling the guide bar and saw chain
Note: Thechainsaw must be unplugged.
1. Turn thecentre locking knob (15) anticlockwise and remove thesprocket cover (14).
2. Theguide bar has atensioning wheel (20) fixed to it. Turn theguide bar so that thetensioning wheel is on
theoutside of thebar. Fit thebar in such away that thebolt sticks through thehole in thetensioning wheel
(see fig. 5).
3. Turn thetensioning wheel anticlockwise as far as it will turn.
4. Turn thesaw chain so that theedges of thecutting
links on thetop of thebar are pointing forwards
toward thetip of thebar (thesaw chain pulls along
thebottom of thebar and pushes along thetop of
thebar).
5. Fit thesaw chain so that it passes over thedrive
sprocket and in theguide track all theway round
theguide bar. (See fig. 6)
6. Turn thetensioning wheel clockwise and carefully
tension thechain, making sure that it sits properly
on thebar and sprocket.
7. Refit thedrive sprocket cover (14) by slotting
thetab (C) at theback of thecover into thehole
(D) in thesaw and positioning thecover so that
thethreading on centre knob (15) lines up with
theguide bar bolt (19). Turn thecentre knob (15)
clockwise so that it threads onto theguide bar
bolt (19) and tension thechain by turning theouter
knob (16) clockwise. (Thecentre knob (15) is only
for locking theguide bar whereas theouter knob
(16) is only for tensioning.)
8. Tensioning thechain: Thesaw chain should be
able to be lifted approximately 5 mm in themiddle
of theguide bar when thetension is correct, adjust
as necessary: Undo theblack locking knob (15)
alittle, adjust thechain tension by turning theouter
knob (16), then tighten theblack locking knob to
keep theset tension.
3.2 Chain tension
Note: Always pull theplug out of thewall socket before servicing and adjusting thechainsaw.
Wear protective gloves.
Adjusting thechain tension
1. First check thechain tension: Thesaw chain should be able to be lifted approximately 5 mm in themiddle of
theguide bar when thetension is correct.
2. Adjust it if necessary: Undo theblack locking knob (15) alittle, adjust thechain tension by turning theouter
knob (16) (see fig. 3).
3. Tighten theblack locking knob to keep theset tension. Always check that thechain is sitting properly on
thesprocket and in theguide track all theway around thebar before tightening thelocking knob.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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Fig. 11 Fig. 12
E B
Max
Min
8
9
3.3 Topping up the chain oil
Wipe theoil filler cap (8) before taking it off to prevent
dirt from falling into thetank. Unscrew thecap and top
up with chain lubrication oil. Theoil level in thetank (9) can
be seen by looking through theglass under thefilling
hole. Fill thetank to thetop and screw thecap on
tightly. Wipe off any spilt oil.
3.4 Attaching the extension lead to the chainsaw
Use only extension leads intended for outdoor use and
which are capable of carrying sufficient current (core
area of at least 1.5 mm², max 75 m long).
Fix theextension lead to therear handle as shown in
thefigure. If you use anextension lead longer than
30 m, you might get some voltage drop and notice
that thesaw loses power.
3.5 Chain lubrication
Thesaw chain and guide bar must be lubricated
constantly when thesaw is running to prevent excessive
wear. Thechainsaw lubricates itself automatically.
Never use thechainsaw if thelubrication system is not
working, otherwise both thechain and theguide bar will
soon wear out. It is therefore important that you check
thelubrication and oil level at every opportunity. (Fig. 10)
Never use thechainsaw if theoil level is below “MIN”.
• Min: When theoil level falls below “MIN” or 5 mm
below thebottom of the “window” in theoil tank (9),
top up theoil.
• Max: Fill theoil tank up to thetop of the “window”.
Checking thechain lubrication
Start thechainsaw and hold thebar roughly 20 cm
above atree stump or other light background.
If thelubrication system is working properly, some oil
will fly off thechain and show up on thelight object.
If no traces of oil appear, you should clean theoutlet
hole (fig. 11, E) and theupper hole in theguide bar
(fig. 12, B), or contact your retailer or service centre.
Be careful not to let thesaw chain come in contact
with theground.
Chain oil
Theuseful life of theguide bar and saw chain depend
on which chain oil is used. Only use chain oil, never
waste oil. Use environmentally friendly oil and keep it in
asealed container specially reserved for chain oil.
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 10