Download ATIKA BKS 38 - Operator`s manual

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Grasp the cranking handle and slowly pull the cranking
rope until a resistance is felt. Then, pull quickly and
firmly. While doing so, press the front handle (4) down.
Do not fully pull out the cranking rope and slowly
guide the cranking handle back to make sure that
the cranking rope is correctly wound up.
When the engine starts slightly open the throttle . The
choke lever automatically jumps to the operating
position
and the engine idles.
Release the chain brake. Push the front hand guard
. The chain saw is ready
towards the front handle (3)
for operation.
Only operate the throttle trigger (6) with the chain
brake released. A blocked saw chain may result in
damages to the chain drive.
L If you release the throttle trigger, the saw chain will
stop and the engine will idle. If the saw chain runs in spite
of non-pressed throttle trigger, you have to adjust the idle
speed. (Â “Maintenance”)
Stopping the engine
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Release the throttle trigger.
Switch the ON/OFF switch (8) to the position
.
Starting with warm engine
Start the chain saw as described under “Starting with cold
engine”, but leave the choke lever in its operating position
.
Maintenance and cleaning schedule
Before each maintenance and cleaning work
− Stop the engine.
− wait for stop of chain saw
− Remove the spark plug connector.
− Wear protective gloves in order to avoid injury
to the hands.
− Do not carry out maintenance work close to
open flames. Risk of fire.
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loose fastenings
wear, especially chain, guide bar and chain wheel
worn or damaged components
leaks from the fuel/oil tank cap or fuel lines
correctly assembled and faultless covers and protective
devices.
Necessary repair works or maintenance works have to be
carried out before the usage of the chain saw.
Adjusting the chain lubrication
Stop the engine!
The chain lubrication is factory-set. Depending on the type of
wood and working techniques the amount of oil may vary and
has to be corrected.
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Adjust the chain lubrication using the
adjusting screw (12) which is located below
the product.
Anticlockwise turning  large amount of oil (MAX)
Clockwise turning  small amount of oil (MIN)
L The chain lubrication is correctly adjusted when the
saw chain throws off small amounts of oil during
operation.
Saw chain and guide bar
Saw chain and guide bar are exposed to a great extent of
wearing. Replace the chain saw and the guide bar without any
delay if their proper function is no longer ensured. Â “Installing
the guide bar and the chain saw”.
Sharpening of saw chain
You can only work safely and well with a sharp
and clean saw chain. Damaged or incorrectly
sharpened saw chains increase the risk of
kickbacks.
Maintenance and repair work other than those described in this
chapter is only allowed to be carried out by service staff.
The saw chain has to be sharpened if
½ only wood dust is thrown out instead of shavings
½ you have to press the chain saw through the wood during
cutting
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
L Inexperienced users: Have the saw chain sharpened by a
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Maintenance
To guarantee a long and reliable usage of the chain saws carry
out the following maintenance works regularly. Â Maintenance
and cleaning schedule.
Check the chain saw for obvious defects such as:
− loose or damaged saw chain
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specialist/service workshop.
If you sharpen the saw chain by yourself, note the values below
and use the supplied round file. (Additional accessories are
available from specialist shops.)
Saw chain type
Round file
Depth gauge distance T
Schärfwinkel α
Breast angle β
Planing tooth length a
Carlton N1C-BL-57E
Ø 4 mm (5/32“)
0,56 mm (.022“)
35°
60°
min. 3 mm