prime3 GCS41 Manual de usuario
Electric chainsaw
Elektrische Kettensäge
Piła łańcuchowa elektryczna
GCS41
Owner’s manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Instrukcja obsługi
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To achieve the highest satisfaction, enjoy the performance of the
product and learn all its features and functions, please read this
manual before using this product.
Before using the device, read the operating instructions and follow
the instructions contained therein. The manufacturer is not liable for
damages caused by the use of the device contrary to its intended use
or improper operation.
The operating manual should be kept so that it can also be used
during later use of the product.
Safety rules for machinery and electrical equipment.
The device is considered suitable for use in countries with a
moderate, evenly humid climate. It can also be used in other countries.
NOTE! Before installation or using the device, it is absolutely
necessary to read the instruction manual and, in particular, the
recommendations concerning the safety of use. Keep the manual for
inspection and pass it on to the next users of the device.
Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings can result in
electric shock, fire or serious personal injury.
Do not allow children and adolescents to operate the device. Do not
attempt to install, maintain or use the device if you are not familiar
with the operating instructions.
This equipment is not intended to be operated by individuals with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge of the equipment, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the equipment by
individuals responsible for their safety.
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Explanation of warning symbols:
1. Hazard warning. Use extreme caution.
2. Important, read the instructions and observe the warnings.
3. Use safety glasses.
4. Wear safety ear muffs.
5. Always disconnect from the power source before repair or
maintenance. Unplug the device immediately if damaged.
6. Do not use the saw in rain or high humidity conditions.
7. Hold the saw securely and operate it with both hands.
8. Observe the safety rules for kickback. Avoid cutting with the top of
the chain guide bar. If so, the saw is can rotate and may move
towards the operator in an uncontrolled manner causing a risk of
injury.
Workplace safety
Keep the work area clean and well lit. Clutter and poor lighting
contribute to accidents.
Before starting work, prepare and clean the area, remove all stones,
branches, wires, and other foreign objects that pose the risk of
tripping.
Take particular care when working on inclined terrain or slopes.
Do not use the electrically powered device in explosive
environments created by flammable liquids, gases or dusts. The may
generate sparks that can ignite dust or vapours.
Do not use the electric saw in places with an extreme risk of fire or
explosion.
The saw is not waterproof. Operating it in rain or humid
environments may result in electric shock.
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Children and bystanders should not be allowed in areas where an
electrically powered device is used. Distraction may result in loss of
control of the device. Leave electrically powered garden equipment
away from bystanders.
It is the operator or the user who is responsible for accidents or
hazards to other people or the environment.
Electrical safety
Connect the device only to an electrical supply of characteristics in
accordance with the information on the data plate.
The power tool plugs must match the power sockets. Never alter the
power cord plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and suitable electrical
sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid touching grounded or shorted to ground surfaces such as
piping, radiators, radiators and refrigerators. If parts that are grounded
or shorted to ground are touched, the risk of electric shock increases.
Do not expose electric devices to rain or humid conditions. If water
enters the power tool, the risk of an electric shock increases.
Do not tighten the connection cables. Never use the connection
cable to carry, pull electrical equipment or pull the plug out of the
socket. Keep the connection cable away from heat sources, oils, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled connection cables
increase the risk of an electric shock.
Before starting the work, check the power cord before starting the
work. Do not operate if the power cord or extension cord is abraded,
cut or otherwise damaged. If the power cord is damaged during use,
switch off the device and unplug it from the socket.
If the power tool is used outdoors, the connection cables should be
extended with waterproof extension cords designed to operate
outdoors. Using such an extension cord reduces the risk of an electric
shock. The cross-section area of the extension cord conductors should
be at least 1.5 mm2 when the length of the cable is less than 20 m, and
if the length of the cable is between 20 and 50 m, the minimum cross-
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section is 2.5 mm2.
A residual current protection device (RCD) must be used as
protection against shock from the supply voltage. Using the RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock. The equipment should be supplied
through an RCD with a rated current not exceeding 30 mA.
Human safety
Do not start working with a chainsaw if you feel tired or are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Full focus is required
when using the device, be careful. A moment of inattention while
using the power tool can lead to an accident and consequently serious
injury or damage to property.
It is necessary to use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection that is close to your face (according to EN 166 or other
national regulations). Wear hearing protectors due to the noise
generated by the device. It is also recommended to use protective
equipment such as a dust mask, anti-slip footwear with uppers,
protective gloves and a helmet.
Clothing should fit closely to the body. Loose clothing, jewellery, a
scarf can be caught in moving parts of the saw, which can lead to
dangerous accidents. If you have long hair it should be secured and
tightened.
When working, the device can eject various objects, sawdust, pieces
of wood at high speed. Risk of injury. It is recommended to use
appropriate clothing.
Remove all wrenches and other set-up tools before operating the
power tool. Leaving a wrench in the rotating part of the power tool
may result in an injury.
Avoid working in an unnatural body position. Adopt a correct and
stable stance to avoid the risk of loss of balance. This will allow better
control of the power tool in unpredictable situations.
Unintentional start-up should be avoided. Before lifting or moving
the device, make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the
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power supply and the switch is in the off position. Moving electrical
equipment with your finger on the switch or connecting it to the
mains with the switch switched on can lead to an accident.
Keep hands and feet away from moving (rotating) parts of the saw.
Do not raise the working saw above your shoulders. Hold the saw
with both hands.
Keep a safe distance from bystanders.
Despite the safe design and using protective measures and
additional safeguards, there is always a residual risk of injury
during work.
Detailed safety instructions for chainsaws.
Do not attempt to cut metal.
Do not use detergents or alcohol to clean the saw. Wipe with a soft
dry cloth.
Do not use accessories not specifically intended for this device and
recommended by the manufacturer. The fact that some accessories
can be mounted to a power tool is not a guarantee of safe use.
The accessory mounting system must correspond to the dimensions
of the power tool. Tools of improper dimensions cannot be sufficiently
shielded or controlled.
Use personal protective equipment. Depending on the type of work,
wear a protective mask covering the whole face, eye protection, e.g.
safety goggles. Eyes should be protected from airborne foreign matter
ejected during operation. Protect the respiratory tract against dust
and vapours with dust masks. The effects of prolonged exposure to
noise can lead to hearing loss.
Be careful that bystanders are kept at a safe distance from the
working range of the chain saw. Anyone who is close to the operating
power tool must use personal protective equipment. Chips of the
material being cut or cracked work tools can chip and cause injuries
even outside the immediate reach zone.
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Never move the power tool when it is in motion. Accidental contact
of clothing with a working tool may cut it and come into contact with
the operator's body.
Regularly clean the device's ventilation slots. The motor blower sucks
dust into the housing and a large accumulation of metal dust can
cause an electrical hazard. Blocked ventilation slots of the device can
also lead to overheating of the power tool.
Before starting each time, make sure that:
- the device is assembled correctly, according to the instructions;
- the cutting tool is in good condition; the chain attachment must be
checked regularly for damage and wear;
- safety devices (e.g. cutter guard, housing, handle, motor switch) are
in good condition and working properly.
Only move the chainsaw away from the workpiece when the cutting
chain is running.
Always use the support claws as a support point when cutting
through. Holding the saw by the main handle, guide it with the
auxiliary handle.
If it is not possible to cut the material at one time, pull the saw
slightly back, move the support claw and continue cutting by lifting
the main handle of the saw slightly.
Be extra careful when the chain gets stuck. This may result in the
kickback towards you.
After the saw is switched off, the chain remains in motion for some
time. Caution must be maintained.
The rotating chain of the saw heats up and expands. Without proper
lubrication and tension, it can jump off the guide bar or break off.
Danger of serious accident and damage to property.
Always turn off the saw when:
- is left unattended;
- before adjustment and maintenance;
- after it being hit by a foreign object;
- abnormal vibrations of the device are sensed.
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Design of the electric chain saw.
1. Handle 2. Chain lube oil reservoir
3. Chain brake lever 4. Guide bar
5. Chain 6. Guide bar lubrication holes
7. Auxiliary handle 8. Housing
9. Switch lock button 10. Finger guard
11. Power cord 12. Hook for the power cord
13. Air filter housing 14. Chain tensioner (SDS)
15. Transmission guard mounting nut 16. Transmission guard
17. Oil level window 18. Power on/off switch
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
The chain saw supplied by the manufacturer is partially disassembled. Information on the procedure for
changing the chain, mounting the guide bar, assembly drawings will allow you to assemble and prepare the
saw for work.
CHAIN BRAKE OPERATION
The safety brake is designed to stop the saw chain immediately upon kickback. The brake is ready for use when
it is in a vertical position.
Before each use of the saw, check the operation of the chain brake by moving the lever forward.
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General information
The device is intended for house gardening use only as described
and protected by these instructions for use. It can be used for pruning
branches, cutting firewood and other applications requiring pruning
of wood.
Other uses can be dangerous to users and can cause damage to the
device. Do not use the device for felling trees, for cutting materials
other than wood and wood-based materials.
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If the brake malfunctions have the saw serviced. Do not use the saw with an inoperative brake.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN INSTALLATION
Before installing/removing the guide bar and chain, make sure that the device is unplugged from power
source. Set the chain brake in a vertical position.
Take special care when operating the chain – it is extremely sharp. It is recommended to use protective
gloves.
Before installing the chain and guide bar, check the setting of the direction of the teeth. The saw housing has
an indication of the correct direction.
To remove the chain:
Unscrew the cover holding nut. Remove the transmission cover. Loosen the chain by turning the counter-
clockwise tensioning screw as far as possible. Remove the guide bar and chain.
To install the chain:
Unscrew the cover holding nut. Remove the transmission cover. Loosen the chain by turning the counter-
clockwise tensioning screw as far as possible. Insert the chain into the guide bar groove, paying attention to
the direction of the teeth, so that it corresponds to the indication on the housing.
Put the guide bar and chain onto the fasteners so that the drive links of the chain are in the teeth of the drive
wheel, the screw head in the longitudinal hole of the guide and the pin of the sliding tensioner in the hole of
the guide.
It is recommended to change the position of the guide once every 5 hours of operation so that the upper
edge and the lower edge wear evenly.
Each time, check that the oil passage is clean and ensures free flow.
TENSIONING THE CHAIN
Before starting work, tension the chain. To do so, use the chain tension nut. Tension the chain clockwise.
Check that the chain is inside the slot of the guide.
Tighten the chain clamping screw clockwise until the chain is sufficiently tensioned. Then tighten the locking
nut.
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A properly tensioned chain can be lifted in the middle of the guide bar approx. 3-4 mm up.
CHAIN LUBRICATION
Before starting work, check the oil level for lubricating the chain in the reservoir (2). Top the oil up if it is visible
in the lower part of the check window.
Unscrew the oil tank cap, pour the chain lubrication oil into the oil reservoir. It is recommended that the oil
level fills the entire window of the oil reservoir. After adding oil, tighten the reservoir cap and wipe the body
of the device so that it is free of dirt and slippery.
Check the oil level in the reservoir every 30 minutes of operation.
Do not operate the saw when there is no oil in the reservoir. Chain lubrication oil is not supplied with the
device.
HOW TO TURN THE CHAIN SAW ON AND OFF
Grasp the saw with the right hand by the handle so that it is wrapped around the thumb. Release the chain
brake. Press and hold the lock button with your thumb and press and hold the switch with your index finger.
The saw will start and the chain will rotate.
Release the power switch to turn off the saw. The chain will stop. Engage the chain brake to avoid accidental
start.
SAWING – GENERAL TIPS
Take a 15 minute break after each 15 minutes of work.
Read the safety rules before starting work and cutting. There is a risk of kickback – the saw can kick back
towards you. Danger of serious or fatal accident.
Start cutting when the saw has reached its full speed.
Do not cut through the area around the top quarter of the guide tip.
Do not apply excessive pressure when cutting. Apply gentle pressure when the saw is running at its maximum
speed.
If the guide bar is stuck in the material, do not pull it out by force, use a wedge or lever.
Always ensure that your feet are well supported. Do not stand on logs of trees. Note that
the log being cut may twist.
Be careful of the springing of the branch being cut.
PRUNING
Pruning involves cutting logs and branches from a felled tree.
The branches holding the trunk should be sawn off last only after cutting the trunk.
Tensioned branches should be cut from the bottom to the top to prevent jamming of the saw guide bar.
LOG SLITTING
Consider the direction of stress inside the log. The cut should end on the opposite side of the log bending
direction. This will prevent the guide bar from jamming.
In the case of a tree lying on the ground, make a half-cut, then rotate the log and complete the cut on the
other side.
If the tree is placed on a support on one side, first cut from bottom to top up to 1/3 of the trunk diameter, then
finish cutting the top. If the trunk is supported on both sides, start from the top, cut to 1/3, then finish with a
cut from the bottom.
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