For Your Safety - Bosch AKE 30 Operating Instructions Manual

For Your Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting cleaning or if the cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.
Caution! Do not touch rotating chain.
Do not operate chain saw near other people,
children or animals. Do not operate chain saw
after drinking alcohol or under the influence of
intoxicating drugs or medication.
Electrical Safety
Your machine is double insulated for safety and re-
quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is
230 V a.c., 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V,
240 V as applicable). Only use approved extension
cables. Extension cords/leads should only be used
if they comply with H07 RN-F types or IEC type de-
sign (60 245 IEC 66).
If you want to use an extension cable when operat-
ing your product, only the following cable dimen-
sions should be used:
2
– 1.0 mm : max length 40 m
2
– 1.5 mm : max length 60 m
2
– 2.5 mm : max length 100 m
It is recommended for increased electrical safety to
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your
RCD every time you use it.
For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For
safety, it is essential that the mains plug 23 attached
to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 25
as shown.
The couplings of connection leads must be pro-
tected against splashes and the coupling sockets on
the leads must be made of rubber or coated with
rubber.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be
used.
The connection lead must be inspected for signs of
damage at regular intervals and may only be used if
in perfect condition.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a Bosch Service Centre.
Products sold in GB only: Your chain saw is fitted
with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and
is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to
BS 1362).
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out-
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit-
ted in its place by an authorized customer service
agent.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
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Assembly/Tensioning Chain
Do not connect the chain saw to mains be-
fore it is completely assembled.
Always use gloves when handling the chain.
Chain and chain bar Assembly
A
1. Unpack all parts carefully.
2. Place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface.
3. Slide the chain 9 in the slot around the chain
bar 10. Ensure chain is in correct running direc-
tion by comparing with chain symbol 20.
4. Fit the chain onto the drive sprocket 21 and guide
the chain bar 10, so that the fastening bolt 15 and
the two guide fins 18 fit into the keyway of the chain
bar 10, and that the chain tensioning peg 16 fits into
the respective hole of the chain bar 10. If neces-
sary, adjust chain tensioning screw 17 with adjust-
ing tool 13 to bring tensioning peg 16 in alignment
with the hole in the chain bar 10.
Check if all parts are seated properly and hold chain
and chain bar in a level position.
5. Fit cover plate 12.
6. Handtighten locking nut 14 on fastening bolt 15.
Tensioning chain
A C
Always check the chain tension before use, after the
first cuts and regularly during use, approx. every
10 minutes. Upon initial operation, new chains can
lengthen considerably.
The chain life of the saw chain mainly depends upon
sufficient lubrication and correct tensioning.
Avoid tensioning the chain if it is hot, as this will
cause the chain to become overtensioned when it
cools down.
1. Place the chain saw on any suitable flat surface.
2. Ensure locking nut 14 is hand tight only.
3. Check if the chain links are correctly located in the
slot around
sprocket 21.
4. Turn chain tensioning screw 17 clockwise using
adjusting tool 13, until the correct chain tension is
reached. The screwing action forces the chain
bar 10 forward via the chain tensioning peg 16.
5. The correct chain tension is reached when the
chain 9 can be raised approx. 3 – 4 mm from the
chain bar in the centre. This should be done by
using one hand to raise the chain against the
weight of the machine.
6. If the chain 9 is overtensioned, slightly turn the
tensioning screw 17 anti-clockwise and re-check
chain tension. Re-adjust chain tension as de-
scribed if necessary.
7. Re-tighten locking nut 14 fully with adjustment
tool.
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the chain bar 10 and drive