The chain brake can be activated in two modes: the first using the left wrist by pushing forwards, or when it comes into contact with the brake system as a result of kickback; or by inertia, in the case of particularly violent kickback.

When the machine is used with the bar in horizontal position, for example during tree felling, the chain brake offers less protection, because it can be activated by inertia only, since the user’s hand is outside the range of action of the front hand guard (fig.3).

N.B.: When the chain brake is activated, a safety switch cuts off all current to the motor.

CHAIN CATCHER

This machine is equipped with a chain catcher (fig.4) located under the pinion. This mechanism is designed to arrest the backward chain movement in the case of chain breaking or derailing. These situations can be avoided by ensuring correct chain tension (Refer to chapter “D. Assembly/disassembly”).

REAR HAND GUARD

This acts to protect(fig.5) the hand in the case of chain breaking or derailing.

D. ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY 2,3,6,7,8,9,12

BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY

Assembly methods change according to the type of your machine- so please take care to refer to the illustrations and machine type marked on the label (A- Legend – 9 [ES15 / ES16 / ES18] ), Take great care when assembling to ensure this is performed correctly.

FOR ES 15 / ES 16

FOR ES 18

1.Control that the chain brake is not activated. If so, deactivate it.

2a. Unscrew the bar retaining nuts and remove

2b. Unscrew the bar retaining knob and remove the

the chain cover.

chain cover.

3a. Mount the bar on the bar retaining screws

3b. Mount the bar on the bar retaining screw pushing

pushing it as far backward towards the pinion

it as far backward towards the pinion as possible.

as possible.

 

4.Oil the chain, then position it over the pinion, making it slide into the bar guide groove, beginning with the upper part. Attention! Control that the sharp side of the cutting teeth face in a frontward direction on the upper part of the bar; Set the chain tensioner pin in the chain tensioner pin housing. Mount the chain cover making sure that the drive teeth of the chain are engaged in the pinion and in the guide groove.

5a. Close the bar retaining nuts, screwing by

5b. Screw the bar retaining knob loosely tightened.

hand.

 

6a. To spread the chain screw the chain

6b. To spread the chain screw the chain tensioner

tensioner screws in a clockwise direction, to

knob in a clockwise direction, to loosen tension, screw

loosen tension, screw in an anti-clockwise

in an anti-clockwise direction (when performing this

direction (when performing this operation

operation maintain the bar nose raised upwards)

maintain the bar nose raised upwards)

 

7 Spread the chain until the tension is correct; that is, when the chain is pulled upwards, the drive tooth rise to the same level as the bar. (the chain must never droop on the underside of the bar)

8a. Tighten the bar retaining nuts using an appropriate tool.

8b. Tighten the bar retaining knob strongly.

Tensioning the chain too tightly will overload the motor and cause damage, insufficient tension can provoke chain derailing, whereas a chain tightened correctly provides the best cutting characteristics and prolonged work life. Check the tension regularly because the chain length tends to stretch with use (especially when the chain is new; after the first assembly, the chain tension must be controlled after 5 minutes machine operation); in any

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Electrolux Chain Saw manual Chain Catcher, Rear Hand Guard, BAR and Chain Assembly, For ES

Chain Saw specifications

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