pellenc Selion C21 HD User manual

CHAINSAW
SELION C21 HD
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 51_149277-A
01/2020
ENG
Translation of the origi-
nal operating instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5
2. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. INTENDED USAGE .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE TOOL ........................................................................ 6
2.2.1. WORK AREA SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3. PERSONAL SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4. USE AND CARE OF THE POWER TOOL .......................................................................................... 7
2.2.5. USE OF BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ............................................ 7
2.2.6. UPKEEP ............................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.7. TOOL’S END OF LIFE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 8
2.3. CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................................................................. 8
2.4. CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK .......................................................... 9
2.5. PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 9
2.6. GOOD PRACTICES FOR SAFE WORKING ................................................................................ 10
2.7. STICKERS ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.8. WORKING WITH TREE SERVICE HAND-HELD CHAINSAWS USING A ROPE AND
HARNESS .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.8.1. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8.2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
2.8.3. PREPARING TO USE THE CHAINSAW UP IN A TREE .................................................................... 12
2.8.4. USING CHAINSAW IN THE TREE ................................................................................................... 12
2.8.5. SECURING THE WORK POSITION FOR TWO-HANDED USE .......................................................... 13
2.8.6. USING ONE-HANDED CHAINSAW .................................................................................................. 13
2.8.7. FREEING A TRAPPED SAW ............................................................................................................ 14
2.9. RESIDUAL RISKS ......................................................................................................................... 14
3. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................... 15
3.1. DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2. AUTOMATIC CHAIN TENSIONING SYSTEM .................................................................................... 15
3.2. TECHNICAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2. CHAINS AND CHAIN GUIDES COMPATIBILITY ............................................................................... 16
3.2.3. CHARGERS AND BATTERIES COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................. 16
3.2.4. NOISE LEVELS ............................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.5. VIBRATION LEVELS ........................................................................................................................ 17
4. COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................................. 18
4.1. ASSEMBLY OF THE CHAIN AND CHAIN GUIDE (1ST USE) .................................................... 18
4.2. CHAIN LUBRICATION (FIRST USE) ............................................................................................ 19
4.2.1. FILLING THE CHAIN OIL RESERVOIR ............................................................................................ 19
4.2.2. FORCED LUBRICATION CYCLE ...................................................................................................... 19
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5. USING THE TOOL ................................................................................................................ 20
5.1. HOLDING THE TOOL .................................................................................................................... 20
5.2. START-UP ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3. ELECTRONIC ................................................................................................................................. 21
6. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 22
6.1. THE FOUR BASIC RULES ........................................................................................................... 22
6.2. MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY ...................................................................................................... 23
6.3. REPLACING THE CHAIN AND THE CHAIN GUIDE ................................................................... 23
6.4. AUTOMATIC CHAIN TENSION ..................................................................................................... 24
6.5. CHAIN LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................... 26
6.6. FORCED CHAIN LUBRICATION .................................................................................................. 27
6.7. FITTING THE CHAIN GUIDE ........................................................................................................ 27
6.8. CHAIN GUIDE LUBRICATION ...................................................................................................... 28
6.9. SHARPENING THE CHAIN ........................................................................................................... 28
6.10. ADJUSTING THE DEPTH LIMITERS ......................................................................................... 29
6.11. CHECKING AND REPLACING THE SPROCKET ...................................................................... 31
6.12. CLEANING THE CHAIN GUIDE .................................................................................................. 32
6.13. CLEANING ................................................................................................................................... 32
7. INCIDENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 33
8. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................................ 34
8.1. CHAIN PROTECTION .................................................................................................................... 34
9. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES .............................................................................. 35
9.1. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................. 35
9.2. CONSUMABLES ............................................................................................................................ 35
10. WARRANTIES .................................................................................................................... 36
10.1. GENERAL WARRANTIES ........................................................................................................... 36
10.1.1. STATUTORY WARRANTY ............................................................................................................. 36
10.1.2. COMMERCIAL WARRANTYPELLENC ............................................................................................ 36
10.1.3. PAID AFTER-SALES SERVICE ...................................................................................................... 37
11. EC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................. 39
11.1. "EC" DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SELION C ................................................................ 39
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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing your Chainsaw Selion C21 HD. Correctly used and maintained, this tool will give a satis-
factory performance for many years.
Warning
Your device contains numerous recoverable or recyclable materials. Return it to your
dealer or, failing this, to an approved servicing centre to be treated.
Comply with the regulations in force in your country as concerns environmental protection associated with your
activity.
Warning
It is imperative that you read through the ENTIRE user’s manual before using or servicing the
tool. Always comply with the instructions and illustrations in the manual.
All through this user guide you will find advisory notes and information entitled: REMARK, CAUTION / WARNING.
A REMARK provides additional information, clarifies a point or explains a step to be followed in detail.
WARNINGS or CAUTIONS call attention to a procedure which, if not performed or incorrectly performed, could
cause physical damage and/or serious injury.
The warning indicates that damage resulting from failure to comply with the procedures and instructions is not
covered by the warranty and the owner will be liable for any repair costs.
Safety indications are also given on the tool; they remind you of the safety precautions to be taken. Identify and
read these indications before using the tool. Immediately replace any indications that may become partially illegible
or deteriorated.
Refer to Section 2.7, “Stickers” for the location diagram of the safety stickers affixed to the tool.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of the company PELLENC. The illustra-
tions provided in this manual are for information purposes and are in no way contractual. The PELLENC company
reserves the right to make any modification or improvement to its products as deemed necessary without inform-
ing customers already in possession of a similar model. This manual forms an integral part of the tool and must
accompany the tool if it changes hands.
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