Maintenance Schedule; Residual Risks; Risk Reduction - AEG ACS58B18 Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Use only original manufacturer's replacement
saw.
parts, accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and may
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void your warranty.
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WARNING! Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
wise
and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
Have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.
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hain When servicing, use only original replacement parts.
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WARNING! Remove the battery pack before adjustment,
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maintenance, or cleaning. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
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■ You may only make adjustments or repairs described in this
sion
manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised service centre.
hile
■ Consequences of improper maintenance, removal, or modification
sion
of safety features, such as the chain brake, ignition switch, hand
guard (front and back), spiked bumper, chain catcher, guide bar,
and low kickback saw chain, may cause the safety features not to
function correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious injury.
Keep the product professionally maintained and safe.
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saw ■ Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task. Therefore, the
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manufacturer strongly recommends that a worn or dull chain
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is replaced with a new one, available at your authorised service
centre. The part number is available in the product specification
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table in this manual.
■ Follow instructions for lubricating and chain tension checking and
uge.
adjustment.
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
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■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for security
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to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Any part
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that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
inct
authorised service centre.
Replacing guide bar and saw chain
See pages 15 - 18.
duct 1. Remove the battery. Wear protective gloves.
bar
2. Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination wrench
provided.
3. Remove the guide bar cover.
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4. Remove the bar and saw chain from the product. Properly dispose
eep
of used chain and bar.
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5. Put the new chain in the correct direction onto the bar, and make
sure that the drive links are aligned in the bar groove.
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6. Attach the bar to the chain saw and loop the chain around the
drive sprocket.
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7. Replace the chain cover and bar mounting nuts.
8. Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar must be free to
move for chain tension adjustment.
9. Adjust the chain tension. Refer to the "Adjusting chain tension"
ons
section.
10. Hold the tip of the guide bar upwards, and securely tighten the
bar mounting nuts.
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Inspecting and cleaning the chain brake
ries
See page 20.
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Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean by lightly brushing the
not
linkage free from dirt.
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Always test the chain brake performance after cleaning. Refer to
"Checking and operating the chain brake" section in this manual for
additional information.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Daily check
Bar lubrication
Chain tension
Chain sharpness
For damaged parts
For loose fasteners
Chain brake function
Inspect and clean
Bar
Complete saw
Chain brake
* Hours of operation

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid
the following:
■ injury caused by vibration
– Always use the right tool for the job. Use designated handles.
Restrict working time and exposure.
■ injury caused by to exposure to noise
– Wear hearing protection and limit exposure.
■ injury caused by contact with exposed saw teeth of the chain
(cutting hazards)
■ injury caused by unforeseen, abrupt movement or kickback of the
guide bar (cutting hazards)
■ injury caused by parts ejected from the saw chain (cutting/
injection hazards)
■ injury caused by thrown-out pieces of the workpiece (wood chips,
splinters)
■ injury caused by dust and particles
■ injury to the skin caused by contact with lubricants

RISK REDUCTION

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may
contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in certain
individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching
of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary
factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work
practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to
possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit,
wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is reported
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Before each use
Before each use and
frequently
Before each use, visual check
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours*
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