Costway GT3665DE User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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USER'S MANUAL/HANDBUCH
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GT3665DE
Electric Pole Saw /Elektro Hochentaster /Élagueuse sur Perche
/Sierra de Cadena Eléctrica /Tagliasiepi
/Elektryczna piła łańcuchowa na wysięgniku

EN
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules must be
followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders,
you must read and fully understand these instructions
before operating the product. Please keep these
instructions safe for later use.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in danger.
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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
• 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.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use the power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in dangerous situation.
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• 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 other risks related to the use of this tool.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, 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.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Clothing,gloves and hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for
your application.
• 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.
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• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
powe「tool accidentally.
• 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.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• 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 different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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ADDITIONAL GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the
product. Check with your local authority for advice.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to
use the product. Local 「egulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Ensure before each use that all controls and safety devices
function correctly. Do not use the product if the "off" switch does
not stop the motor.
• Wear full eye and hearing protection, strong sturdy gloves as well
as head protection while operating the product; use a face mask if
operation is dusty.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, short trousers or jewellery of
any kind.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
• Beware of thrown, flying or falling objects; keep all bystanders,
children, and animals at least 15m (50 ft) away from work area.
• Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view
of the work area to identify potential hazards.
• Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings
(shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to what
is going on in the working area.
• Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of hearing
injury and the potential for other persons to enter your working
area.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach Overreaching can
result in loss of balance and can increase the risk of kickback.
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• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Inspect the machine before each use. Check for correct operation
of all controls. Check for loose fasteners, and make sure all guards,
and handles are properly and securely attached. Replace any
damaged parts before use.
• Do not modify the machine in any way or use parts and
accessories which are not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Don't feel complacent because of the familiarity gained from
frequent use of the machine, and ignore the safety principles of the
tool. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
• 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.
• If you need to use an extension cable ensure it is suitable for
outdoor use and has a current capacity sufficient to supply your
tool. Check it before every use for damage. Always uncoil it during
use because coiled cables can overheat.
WARNING
If the machine is dropped, suffers heavy impact or
begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the
machine and inspect for damage or identify the cause
of the vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by qualified technician.
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PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never use the pruner when there is a possibility of thunderstorm
or lightning. Store the pruner and the power cables safely indoors.
• Ensure all guards, handles are properly fitted and are in good
condition.
• Do not start using the product until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path away from the falling
branches or limbs.
• Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and sawdust. Wear mask
or respirator if required.
• Electrical power should be supplied via a residual current device
(RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
• If the power cable becomes damaged, do not use the machine
and have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
• Always hold the pruner with both hands when operating it. Use
one hand to firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use the other hand to
grasp the rear handle and operate the trigger release and on/off
trigger.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because
the saw chain may contact hidden wiring. Saw chains contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Do not modify your tool in any way or use it to power any
attachments or devices not recommended by the manufacturer for
your pruner.
• Your pruner comes with a harness. You must use it whilst
operating the pruner. It will assist you to control the drop of the
pruner after the cut is completed. It will also help support the
weight of the machine during use and whilst moving between
pruning positions.
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• Identify the quick release mechanism and practice using it before
you start using the machine. Its correct use may prevent serious
injury in the case of an emergency. Never wear additional clothing
over the harness or otherwise restrict access to the quick release
mechanism.
• Before starting the tool, make sure the saw cha巾is not contacting
any object.
• An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide bar and could
result in serious injury. Check before each use and frequently,
especially a new chain.
• If there're some problems with moving parts, always stop the
machine, disconnect from the mains, make sure all moving parts
have come to a stop before:
- cleaning or clearing a blockage
- leaving the product unattended
- installing or removing attachments
- checking, maintaining or working on the machine
• Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches
an object, or when 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 machine which could result in serious
personal danger.These can be avoided by taking the following
appropriate precautions as below.
- With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate
the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
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- Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from
obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact branch,
limb or any other obstruction while you are operating the unit.
- Maintain a firm grip, with both hands on the machine 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 pruner.
- Do not over reach. This helps prevent unintended tip contact and
enables better control of the pruner in unexpected situations.
- Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and Chains can affect the
normal use of the machine.
- Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Therefore the
manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or dull chain is
replaced with a new one. The part number is available in the
product specification table in this manual.
• Do not use a ladder or unstable support. Always cut with both feet
on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within
10m(32.8 ft) of overhead electrical lines.
• Beware of falling branches or those which rebound after hitting
the ground.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings
because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back
so that you will not be struck when tension in wood fibers are
released.
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• If the cutting performance deteriorates over time, check if the
chain teeth are sharp and clean. Replace with original chain (and
bar) as recommended by the manufacturer if necessary.
• If the chain and bar become pinched or trapped in branches too
high to reach, seek advice from a professional tree service specialist
about safe removal of the cutting means.
Personal protective equipment
Good quality, personal protective equipment should be worn The
following items should be used when operating your product:
Safety helmet
- should comply with EN 397 and be CE marked
Hearing protection
- should comply with EN 352-1 and be CE marked
Eye and face protection
- should be CE marked and comply with EN 166 (for safety glasses)
or EN 1731 (for mesh visors)
Gloves
- should comply with EN 381-7 and be CE marked
Footwear
- should comply with EN 20345 and be CE marked
WARNING
Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension pole
and tool are securely fastened before each use and at
frequent intervals.
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OPERATION - PRUNING
• Study the condition of the tree and branches before starting work.
If there are signs of damage, rot or decay, do not attempt to prune
yourself. Damaged or rotten branches are highly unstable. Seek the
services of a professional tree surgeon.
• Never stand under the branch to be pruned
• Pruned branches do not always fall cleanly to the ground. They
are easily caught and deflected by other foliage. Ensure that a
safety zone at least twice the length of the branch to be cut is
available and maintained during your pruning. If this is not possible,
seek the services of a professional tree surgeon
• Ensure that the falling branch is not a danger to yourself, by
standers or property including utility cables.
• Never operate the tool with the pole at an angle greater than 60°
from the horizontal.
• Never operate the pruner with the cutting means closer than
10m(32.8 ft) from overhead power lines.
• Do not force the tool, let the chain do the work at its own speed.
• Do not try to cut the branch too close to the tree trunk. Leave
about 15cm (6 inches) from the trunk to the cut.
• Rest the saw bar on the branch to be pruned and push the saw
gently forwards so that the ribbed bumper also contacts the branch.
This will aid stability, cutting and provide cleaner cuts.
• Small branches which are both thin in diameter and not heavy can
be cut with one cut using the bottom of the saw bar.
• For larger diameter and heavier branches where the branch may
break or split during the cut should be cut first from under the
branch using the top of the saw bar. Make this cut approximately
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one third of the way through the branch. Then make a second cut
from above the branch using the bottom of the saw bar.
• Consider pruning large branches in manageable sections rather as
a whole.
• Never try to restart a previous cut with the chain and bar in the
earlier cut. Always start a new cut.
• Stop the machine, disconnect from mains and allow it to cool
before storing or transporting.
• Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a cool dry
and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away
from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Do not store outdoors.
• Cover the saw bar with the scabbard before storing the unit, or
during transportation.
• When storing the unit for a long period of time (one month or
longer), be sure the chain is lightly lubricated to prevent rust.
• For transportation, secure the machine against damage to the
machine.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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• Switch off and disconnect from the mains before conducting any
maintenance or cleaning work.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and chain tension operation.
• After each use, clean the body and handles of the product with a
soft dry cloth.
• Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure the product is in safe working condition. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified technician.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The bar may be reversed to distribute wear for maximum life. The
bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and
damage.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The saw chain is very sharp. To prevent personal injury
when assembling or removing the chain scabbard, and
always wear protective gloves when performing
maintenance to the chain.
WARNING
Kickback danger. Never cut with the front part of the
bar.
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The product is only intended for use outdoors. For safety reasons
the product must be adequately controlled by using two handed
operation
The product is designed for cutting and pruning of small limbs and
branches whose diameter is less than or equal to the bar length,
which are high in the tree whilst the operator maintains a steady
footing on the ground. The product is designed to be extended to a
maximum length of 2.7m (8.8 ft). Do not exceed this working
length.
It is not intended to be used whilst climbing or as a conventional
chainsaw for close quarter limbing and pruning of material at
ground level.
Power cable for damage
Bar lubrication
Chain tension
Chain sharpness
For damaged parts
For loose fasteners
Daily check
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use and frequently
Before each use, visual check
Before each use
Before each use
INTENDED USE
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Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to
completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special
attention to avoid the following:
• Contact with exposed saw teeth of the chain (cutting hazards).
• Unforeseen, abrupt movement or kickback of the guide
bar (cutting hazards).
• Thrown out pieces of the work piece (wood chips, splinters)
• Inhalation of sawdust and particles.
RESIDUAL RISKS
It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may
contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in certain
individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, white fingers, loss of
touch, upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking
and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development
of these symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the
operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
• Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit
wear gloves to keep the temperature of your hands and wrists.
• After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood
circulation.
• Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
RISK REDUCTION
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lf you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about these
symptoms.
Safety alert
Wear eye, ear and head
protection.
Wear non-slip, heavy
duty gloves.
Electrical hazard, at
least 10 m(32.8 ft)
away from the overhead
electric-power lines.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all
instructions before
operating the product,
follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear non-slip safety
footwear when using
the product.
Do not expose to rain or
damp condition.
Remove plug from the
mains immediately
before maintenance or if
cable is damaged or
cut.
WARNING
Pay attention to safety use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular
breaks.
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Keep all bystanders,
especially children and
pets, at least 15 m
away from the operating
area.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
GOST-R Conformity.
Conforms to all
regulatory standards in
the country in the EU
where the product is
purchased.
Class II tool, double
insulation.
1 R-ORDG FKDLQ
VSHHG LV 10 P/V
Moving direction of the
chain (Marked under the
sprocket cover)
Unlock
Lock
V₀:
10P/V
SYMBOL S IN THIS MANUAL
Connect to power
outlet. Disconnect from power outlet.
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain
the levels of risk associated with this product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation.
Note
Wear eye and face
protection.
Warning
Parts or accessories
sold separately.
Waste electrical
products should not be
disposed of with
household waste.
Please recycle where
facilities exist.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
CAUTION
Without safety alert symbol
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
CAUTION
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