Gama Garden GCS-2200E User manual

Electric Chain saw
Instruction manual
GCS-2200E

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Pictogram and explanation
Caution! Read the instruction manual and
follow the warning and safety instructions!
Always switch off the appliance,
disconnect the power and wait till the
machine comes to a standstill prior to
maintenance, cleaning or repair work!
Caution! Always wear eye protection and
earmuffs!
Do not use the appliance in wet weather
conditions!
Caution! Unplug immediately if the power
cord or plug becomes damaged!
Keep bystanders away from the danger
zone!
Description (Fig. 1)
to saw wood or objects made of wood. Any other
types of use are at your own risk and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect
usage.
Safety instructions and accident
prevention
To prevent the incorrect handling of the chainsaw,
please read the operating instructions in their
entirety before using the chainsaw for the first
time. All the information on the handling of the
chainsaw is relevant to your personal safety. Ask
a professional to show you how to use the
chainsaw!
• Before plugging in, check the plug and cable
for damage. If damage is discovered, have it
repaired by a specialist immediately.
• Never use a damaged cable, connection or
plug or a power cable which does not comply
with the requirements. If the cable is damaged
1.
Power cable
or severed, unplug immediately.
2.
Rear grip
• Switch the chainsaw off before releasing the
3.
Oil tank cap
chain brake.
4.
Front grip
• Always wear goggles and protective gloves
5.
Front finger guard I Chain break
when working with the chainsaw.
6.
ONIOFF switch
• To prevent injury, wear tight-fitting clothes and
7.
Guide bar cover
safety boots.
8.
Lock knob
• To prevent damage to your hearing, wear
9.
Chain tension knob
earmuffs, helmets with a visor are particularly
10.
Guide bar
advantageous.
11.
Saw chain
• Make sure you have a firm footing when
12.
Safety lock-off button
working with the chain saw.
13.
Claw stop
• Keep your place of work tidy.
14.
Ventilation slots
• To prevent electric shock, avoid contact with
15.
Cable hook
earthed parts.
• Always pull the plug out of the power socket
before doing any work on the chainsaw.
Safety instructions
The safety instructions must be observed when
using the chainsaw. For your own safety and the
safety of others, please read this information
carefully before using the chainsaw and keep it in
a safe place for reference. Use the chainsaw only
• Only plug in when the chainsaw is switched
off.
• The chainsaw must be used only by one
person at a time. All other persons must stay
clear of the chainsaw's area of swing. Children
and pets in particular must be kept well away
at all times.
• The saw must not be touching anything when

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it starts up.
• Hold the chainsaw firmly in both hands when
working with it.
• The chain saw must not be operated by
children and young people. The only exception
to this prohibition is young persons of 16 years
and over who can use the chain saw under
supervision as part of their training. Lend the
saw only to those persons who are familiar
with this type of chainsaw and know how to
handle it. Always pass on the operating
instructions together with the chainsaw.
• Make sure the chain saw is stored in a place
inaccessible to children.
• The saw may be operated only by persons
who are rested and in good health, i.e. in a
good physical condition. If you start to tire, have
a break in time. The chainsaw should not be
used after the consumption of alcohol.
• Never expose the chainsaw to rain or bad
weather. Make sure there is enough light at
the place of work. Do not use power tools in
the vicinity of combustible liquids or gases.
• If the chainsaw is not being used for a while, it
must be set aside in such a way that no other
person is endangered.
• Before making a cut, always set the claw stop
before you start to saw.
• Remove the chainsaw from the wood only with
the saw chain still running. Anyone who saws
without a stop can be pulled forwards.
• Never use the chainsaw when standing on a
ladder, in a tree or in any other instable places.
Do not saw with one hand.
• The power cable must always be behind the
saw operator.
• The power cable must always lead away from
the rear of the chainsaw.
• Use only original accessories.
• Chainsaws used outdoors must be connected
up to an earth-leakage circuit-breaker.
• Do not overload your power tools. They run
best and safest within given range of capacity.
• Always use the correct power tool. Do not use
low-powered chainsaws for heavy jobs.
• Use the cable only for its proper purpose.
Never carry your electric tool by its cable. Do
not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
• Use only authorized and accordingly labelled
extension cables out of doors.
• Use a strong support when sawing converted
timber and thin branches (saw-horse, Fig. 6b).
Do not stack the timber and do not have it
held by a second person or with your foot.
• Logs must be secured in position.
• On sloping ground, always work facing
upwards.
• When cross-cutting always set the claw stop
against the timber you want to saw (see Fig.
6b)
• Always set the claw stop before cross-cutting.
Only then switch on the chainsaw and start
sawing into the wood. Pull the chainsaw
upwards at the rear and lead the direction with
the front grip. Use the claw stop as a fulcrum.
To reposition for further cutting, interrupt the
sawing process and exert a slight pressure on
the front grip. Pull the saw back a little, position
the claw stop further down the cut and pull up
the rear grip (see Fig. 6a).
• Pull the saw out of the wood only when the
saw chain is running.
• If you carry out several cuts, switch off the
chain saw in-between.
• Plunge cuts and horizontal cuts may only be
carried out by professionals ( high risk of
kick-back! see Fig. 7).
• For horizontal cuts, position the smallest
possible angle. This requires extreme caution,
as the claw stop can not be applied in this
case.
• If the chain gets stuck when sawing with the
upper side it may be thrust towards the
operator. For this reason you should saw
wherever possible with the bottom side, as the
chainsaw will then be thrust away from the
body towards the wood (see Fig, 8 and 9).
• Pay extra attention when cutting splintered
wood. Sawed off pieces of wood may be
catapulted in any direction ( risk of injury! )

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• Do not use the chainsaw to remove or similar
objects.
• When lopping off branches, the chain saw
should be supported wherever possible against
the trunk, Do not cut with the tip of the guide
bar ( risk of kick-back! see Fig. 7).
• Leave branch lopping work should be carried
out by trained personnel! Risk of injury!
• Pay special attention to branches under
tension. Do not cut through freely suspended
branches from underneath.
• Never stand on the trunk when loping off
branches.
• The chainsaw should not be used for forest
work, i.e. for felling and lopping off branches in
the forest. Because of the cable connection
the saw operator does not have the necessary
mobility and his safety is not guaranteed!
• Always stand to the side of the tree being
felled.
• When the tree is being felled, watch out for
falling branches when stepping back.
• On slopes the saw operator should stand to
the upper or left or right side the trunk or lying
tree, never to the bottom side.
• Watch out for trunks rolling towards you.
Kick-back!
• The power saw is likely to recoil if the tip of the
guide bar (especially the top quarter)
accidentally touches wood or any other solid
objects. In this case the saw will move
uncontrolled and will be hurled towards the
operator at full power ( risk of injury! ).
In order to prevent kick-back, please follow
these safety instructions:
• Never start cutting with the tip of the guide
bar!
• Never cut with the tip of the guide bar! Be
careful, when continuing cuts you are already
working on!
• Always start cuts with the chainsaw already
running!
• Make sure that the saw chain is always
properly sharpened.
• Never cut through more than one branch at a
time! When lopping off branches, be careful
not to touch any other branches.
• When cross-cutting, pay attention to trunks
standing very close to each other. If possible
use a saw-horse.
Transporting the chainsaw
Before transporting the chainsaw, always remove
the plug from the power socket and slide the
chain guard over the rail and chain. If several
cuts are to be performed with the chain saw, the
saw must be switched off between cuts.
Before starting up
The voltage and current supply must comply with
the ratings on the type plate. Before commencing
work, always check that the chainsaw works
properly and is safe to operate.
Check also that the chain lubrication and the oil
gauge are in good working order (see Fig.2).
When the oil lever is approx. 5 mm from the
bottom mark, you must top up with oil. When the
oil level is above this mark you can work without
worry.
Switch on the chain saw and hold it above the
ground. Be careful not allow the chainsaw to
touch the ground. For safety reasons it is best to
keep a clearance of at least 20 cm. If you now
see growing traces of oil, the chain lubrication
system is working correctly. If there are no traces
of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet (Fig. 2, A),
the upper chain tensioning borehole and the oil
duct, or contact your Customer Service. (Be sure
to read the section "Filling in chain oil and chain
lubrication" on this point).
Check the chain tension and retention if necessary
(see the section "Tensioning the saw chain" on
this point). Make sure the chain brake is working
properly (see also the section "Releasing the chain
brake " ).
Filling in chain oil (Fig 2)
To prevent dirt getting inside the tank, clean the
oil tank cap (B) before opening. Check the

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contents of the oil tank during sawing work by
checking the oil gauge (C). Close the oil tank cap
tightly and wipe away any spills.
The chainsaw is supplied without oil in tank and it
must fill up when first operation. The tank capacity
is approx. 150 ml using low viscosity
lubrication oil.
Assembling bar & sawchain (Fig 3)
The chainsaw must be unplugged.
To prevent injury on the sharp cutting edges,
always wear gloves when assembling, tensioning
and checking the chain.
The guide bar and saw chain are supplied
separately when packing. To assemble, first
unscrew the lock knob (G) and remove the guide
bar cover (E).
Before assembling the guide bar with the saw
chain, check the cutting direction of the teeth!
The running direction is marked with an arrow on
the cover (D). To determine the direction of cut, it
may be necessary to turn over the saw chain (A).
Hold the guide bar (B) vertically with the tip
pointing upwards and put on sawchain at the tip
of the bar.
Then assemble the guide bar with the saw
chain as follows:
• Place the saw chain round the chain wheel (C)
and make sure it is correctly mounted,
• Place the guide bar with the saw chain on the
lock bolt (H),
• Place the cover (E) on top and tighten gently
with the lock knob (F) clockwise.
Now the saw chain has to be correctly tensioned.
Tensioning the saw chain
Always pull the plug out of the power socket
before doing any work on the chainsaw!
Wear safety gloves!
Make sure the saw chain (A) is inside the guide
groove of the guide bar!
Turn clockwise of the tension knob (G), the guide
bar is being pushed forwards until the saw chain
is correctly tensioned. Do not tension the chain
too tightly. When cold, it should be possible to lift
the chain in the middle of the guide bar approx. 5
mm. Tighten the lock knob (F) securely.
When warm, the saw chain will expand and
slacken and there is a danger of it jumping off the
rail altogether. Re-tension if necessary. If the saw
chain is re-tensioned when hot, it must be
loosened again when the sawing work has been
completed. Otherwise, the contraction which
takes place as the chain cools would result in
excessively high tension. A new saw chain
requires a running-in period of approx. 5 minutes.
Chain lubrication is very important at this stage.
After running in, check chain tension and
re-tension if necessary.
Securing the extension lead (Fig 4)
Only use extension leads suitable for outdoor use.
The cross section of the cable (max. length of
extension cord: 75m) must be at least 1,5 mm2.
Secure the chainsaw flex to the extension lead by
inserting the extension lead into the strain relief gap
of the housing.
Extension leads longer than 30 m will reduce the
performance of the chainsaw.
Chain lubrication
To prevent excessive wear, the saw chain and
guide bar must be evenly lubricated during
operation.
Lubrication is automatic. Never work without
chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the entire
cutting apparatus will quickly become severely
damaged. It is therefore important to check both
chain lubrication and the oil gauge every use (Fig.
2).
Never use the saw when the oil level is below the
"MIN." mark.
When only approx. 10 mm of oil is visible at the
lower rim of the oil gauge (C), you must top up
with oil.
Checking the automatic lubrication
Before commencing work, check the automatic
chain lubrication and oil gauge. Switch on the
chain saw and hold it above the ground. Be
careful not to allow the chain saw to touch the
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clearance of at least 20 cm. If you now see
growing traces of oil, the chain lubrication system
is working correctly. If there are no traces of oil at
all, try cleaning the oil outlet (Fig 2, A), the upper
chain tensioning borehole and the oil duct, or
contact your Customer Service.
Check every 15 minutes the oil level during the
operation.
Chain lubricants
The service life of saw chains and guide bars
depends to a large extent on the quality of the
lubricant used. Old oil must not be used! Use only
environment-friendly chain lubricant. Store used
chain lubricant only in containers that comply with
the local regulations.
Guide bar
The guide bar is subjected to especially severe
wear and tear at the nose and the bottom. To
avoid one-sided wear and tear, turn the guide bar
over every time when you sharpen the chain.
Chain wheel
The chain wheel is subjected to especially high
wear and tear. If you notice deep wear marks on
the teeth, the chain wheel must be replaced. A
worn chain wheel curtails the service life of the
saw chain. Have the chain wheel replaced by a
specialist dealer or your Customer Service.
Chain guard
The chain guard must be clipped onto the chain
and sword as soon as the sawing work has been
completed and whenever the chainsaw has to be
transported.
Chain brake (Fig 5)
In the event of kickback, the chain brake (Fig. 1,
5) will be actuated via the front finger guard. The
front finger guard is pushed forwards by the back
of the hand and this causes the chain brake to
stop the chain saw, or rather the motor, within
0.15 s.
Releasing the chain brake
To be able to use your chain saw again, you must
release the saw chain again. First switch off the
chainsaw. Then push the front finger guard back
into the vertical position. The chain brake is now
fully functional again.
Sharpening the saw chain
You can have your saw chain sharpened fast and
correctly by specialist dealers, from whom you
can also obtain chain sharpening equipment to
enable you to sharpen the chain yourself. Please
follow the corresponding operating instructions.
Take care of your tools. Keep your tools sharp
and clean to enable you to work well and safely.
Follow the maintenance regulations and the
instructions for changing tools.
Starting up
Always wear safety goggles, earmuffs,
protective gloves and heavy-duty work
clothes!
Use the saw only with approved extension cables
with the prescribed insulation and connections
designed for outdoor use (approved
rubber-sheathed cables) which fit the chainsaw
plug.
To switch on:
hold the machine firmly with two hands and press
the Safety lock off button (Fig. 1, 12) while press
the On/Off switch (Fig. 1, 6).
If the chainsaw does not run, the chain brake
must be released at the front finger guard. Be
sure to read the sections "Chain brake" and
"Releasing the chain brake" on this point.
After switching on, the chainsaw will run
immediately at high speed.
To switch off:
Release the ON/OFF switch.
The release of ON/OFF switch results the stop of
the chainsaw within 1sec.
After working with the chainsaw, you should
always: Clean the saw chain and guide bar and
replace the chain guard.

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Chainsaw protection
Never use the chainsaw in the rain or in damp
conditions.
If the extension cable is damaged, pull the
plug out of the power socket immediately.
Never work with a damaged cable.
Check the chainsaw for damage. Before using
your tool again, check the safety devices or any
slightly damaged parts to ensure that they are in
good working order. Make sure the moving parts
are working correctly. All the parts must be
correctly assembled and meet all the conditions
required to ensure that the chainsaw works
correctly. Any damaged safety devices and parts
must be properly repaired or replaced immediately
by a Customer Service workshop, unless there
are instructions to the contrary in these
operating instructions.
Notes on working practice
Kickback (Fig 7)
You can avoid accidents by not sawing with
the tip of the guide bar as this may cause the
saw to rear up suddenly.
Always use the complete safety equipment
and clothes when working with the saw.
Kickback is an upward and/or backward
movement of the guide bar which can occur if the
saw chain at the tip of the guide bar encounters
an obstruction.
Make sure your work-piece is firmly secured. Use
clamps to stop the work-piece slipping. This also
makes it easier to operate the chainsaw with both
hands.
Kickback causes the saw to behave uncontrollably
and thus brings with a slack or blunt chain. A
poorly sharpened chain increases the risk of
kickback. Never saw above shoulder height.
Tips on chain saw use
Sawing up wood (Fig 6a, 6b)
To saw up wood, please observe the safety
regulations and proceed as follows: Make sure
the wood to be sawed cannot slip. Clamp short
pieces of wood in place before sawing. Saw only
wood or wooden objects. When sawing, make
sure that no stones or nails are touched as these
could be thrown out and damage the saw chain.
Avoid bringing the running saw into contact with
wire fences or the ground. When lopping off
branches, support the chainsaw as far as possible
and do not saw with the tip of the guide bar. Watch
out for obstacles such as tree stumps, roots,
ditches and hillocks as these could cause you to
fall.
Position the chainsaw in such a way that your
body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever
the saw is running. Stand to the left of cut while
bucking (Fig 6a).
Don't put pressure on the saw when reaching the
end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar
and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go
out of control and strike the operator or some
other object. If the rotating chain strikes some
other object, a reactive force may cause the
moving chain to strike the operator.
Remember:
The chainsaw must be running before it comes
into contact with the wood.
To switch on: Press the safety lock-off and ON/OFF
switch on. Place the lowest claw (Fig 6b) on the
wood. Raise the chain saw by the rear grip and
saw into the wood. Move the chain saw back a
little and place the claw further down. Be
careful when sawing splintered wood as pieces of
wood may be ripped off.
Wood under tension
Fig. 1Oa: Top side of under tension
Danger: Tree will rear up!
Fig. 1Ob: Bottom side of trunk under tension
Danger: Tree will move downwards!
Fig. 1Oc: Thick trunks and high tension
Danger: Tree will move suddenly and
with immense force!
Fig. 1Od: Both sides of trunk under tension
Danger: Tree will move sideways.
Felling trees
To fell trees, observe all the safety regulations
and proceed as follows:

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The chain saw may be used to fell only trees
which are smaller in diameter than the length of
the motor still running. If the saw chain gets
jammed, release it using a wooden wedge.
Remember:
Danger zone: Falling trees can bring down other
trees with them. The danger zone is therefore
twice the length of the tree being felled. (Fig, 11)
Felling trees is dangerous and requires
practice. If you are a beginner or
inexperienced, do not try to teach yourself but
seek professional training. (Fig. 12)
Falling direction:
• First estimate the direction of fall, taking into
account the centre of gravity of the crown and
the wind direction. The chain saw must be
running before it comes into contact with the
wood. Switch on the chain saw. Saw an
undercut in the tree in the direction of fall and
then make a horizontal cut (back cut) on the
side opposite to the undercut.
• Make the undercut: This will give the tree a
direction and guidance.
• Check the direction of fall: If you have to
correct the undercut, always re-cut over the
entire width.
• Call now "Timber! "
• Only now make the back cut, which must be
higher than the sole of the undercut. Insert
wedges in time.
• Leave the bridge in place as it will function as
a hinge. If you cut through the bridge, the tree
will fall randomly.
• Fell the tree by driving a wedge into the back
cut, not by sawing through it.
When the tree falls, step back and watch the
crown.
Wait for the crown to stop swinging. Do not
continue working under branches which have got
stuck.
Do not fell trees:
• If you can longer distinguish details within the
danger zone, e.g. owing to fog, rain, snow
drifts or twilight.
• If the direction of fall cannot be reliably
estimated owing to wind or gusts of wind.
Felling work on sloping ground, black ice,
frozen or dewy ground is safe only if you can
get a firm foothold.
To fell the tree, you must drive a wedge into the
back cut. When retreating after making the back
cut, watch out for falling branches.
Maintenance and cleaning
Always pull the plug out of the power socket
before doing any work on the chainsaw!
Keep the cooling vents on the motor housing
clean and unobstructed at all times. Only the
maintenance work described in these operating
instructions may be carried out. Any other
maintenance work must be carried out by your
Customer Service. Do not modify the chain saw
in any way as this could jeopardize its safety.
Should the chainsaw fall despite our careful
manufacturing and inspection procedures, have it
repaired by an authorized Customer Service
work-shop. In the event of any inquiries and
spare parts orders, always quote the type
designation and the parts number.
Change the guide bar (Fig. 13)
• Release the lock knob and remove the cover
(A).
• Take the saw chain and guide bar complete off
the machine.
• Undo the fixing bolt (B) and replace the guide
bar (C) with a new one.
Change the carbon brush (Fig 14)
• Remove the housing by undo screws using a
screwdriver.
• Disconnect the wires from each side off the
carbon brush (A).
• Replace the carbon brush with a new one.
Change the chain wheel (Fig 15)
• Release the lock knob and remove the cover.

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Storage
Cutting lenght max. :
400 mm
This application should be stored in a dry and
Cutting speed :
14 m/s
clean room and out of reach of children.
Oil tank capacity :
150 ml
During extended periods of storage, during the
Chain brake time :
0.15 sec.
winter for example, ensure that chainswa is
Sound level at work-place L
PA
85 dB(A)
protected against corrosion and frost.
K = 2.45
At the end of the season, or if the chainsaw is not
Measured sound power level L
WA
105 dB(A)
• Remove the retaining ring (A) and chain wheel
(B) from the shaft.
• Replace the chain wheel with a new one.
Technical Data
Mains : 230V - 50Hz
Power rating : 2200 W
to be used for longer than a month:
• Clean the application.
• Wipe over all metal surfaces with an
oil-impregnated cloth to protect them from
corrosion (non-resinous oil), or spray a fine
coat of oil onto them from a can.
• Store the chainsaw with chain guard on.
Environment and recycling
Guaranteed sound power level L
WA
108 dB(A)
Vibration rear grip under load: 3.7 m/s
2
Vibration front grip under load: 3.6 m/s
2
K = 1.5 m/s
2
Weight : 4.8 kg
Electrical devices do not go into the
domestic rubbish. Give devices,
accessories and packaging to an
eco-friendly recycling.
According to the European Directive
2002/96/EC on electrical and electronic scrap,
electrical devices that are no longer serviceable
must be separately collected and brought to a
facility for an environmentally compatible
recycling.

Troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Motor does not run
No electricity
Check socket, cable and plug.
Damaged cable: Have repaired by Customer
Service. It is prohibited to patch the cable
with insulating tape .
Damaged switch have to be replaced by a
Customer Service workshop.
Chain brake
See section "chain brake" and " Releasing
the chain brake "
Running out of carbon
brush
Change the carbon brush, ask a Customer
Service workshop
Chain does not move
Chain brake
Check the chain brake, release if necessary.
Poor cutting performance
Blunt chain
Chain wrongly fitted
Chain tension
Sharpen the chain
Check that the chain is
fitted correctly
Check the chain tension
Saw works only with
difficulty
Chain tension
Check the chain tension
Chain jumps off sword
Chain becomes hot
Chain lubrication
Check oil level
Chain lubrication
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Explosion drawing
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Pos.
Description
35
Chain wheel
36
Retaining ring 10
37
Claw stop
38
Oil tank cap complete
39
Oil tank
40
Housing right section
41
Locking block complete
42
Guide bar cover
43
Spring
44
Chain tension knob complete
45
Screw
46
Chain cover
47
Saw chain
48
Guide bar
49
Locking block
Parts list
Pos.
Description
1
Ventilator housing
2
Front finger guard
3
Housing left section
4
Power cable
5
Cable protective sleeve
6
Cable clip
7
Capacitor
8
Safety switch lift level
9
Rear bearing seat
10
Spring washer
11
Ball bearing 608Z
12
Brush holder
13
Carbon brush
14
Stator
15
Bear seat front
16
Rotor
17
Ball bearing 6000Z
18
Chain brake
19
Oil pump complete
20
Oil pipe
21
Push rod
22
Connecting rod
23
On/Off switch
24
On/Off switch level
25
Transmission case complete
26
Safety switch
27
Driving gearing wheel
28
Nut M8
29
Retaining ring 8
30
Worm shaft
31
Ball bearing 6001Z
32
Driven gearing wheel complete
33
Driving housing
34
Dust resistance washer
17