EGO POWER CS1610E 56 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Chain Saw Instruction Manual

EGO POWER CS1610E 56 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Chain Saw

Assembly Instruction

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Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

SAFETY SYMBOL
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate it.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

•  Safety Alert
• Wear Eye Protection
• Wear Head Protection
• Beware of chain saw kickback and avoid contact with bar tip
• Always use chain saw two-handed  AG1600/ AG1601
• The information of guide bar XX Guaranteed sound power level.
• WEEE This product is in accordance with applicable UK legislation.
• This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
• Read & Understand Operator’s Manual
• Wear Ear Protection
• Wear Protective Gloves
• Guide bar tip kickback
• Do Not Expose To Rain
• Direct Current
• V Volt
• A Ampere
• Hz Hertz
• W Watt
• min Minutes
• n0 No Load Speed
• … /min Per Minute

SPECIFICATIONS

150ml

Operating

Temperature

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-15°C–40°C

Storage Temperature| -20°C–70°C
Net Weight (Without battery pack, chain sheath)| ****

3.9 kg

Measured sound power level LWA| 102.25 dB(A) K=1.4 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operator’s ear LPA| 91.25 dB(A) K=2.5 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA (according to 2000/14/EC)| ****

103 dB(A)

Vibration ah

| Front Handle| 3.377 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2
Rear Handle| 2.823 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2

• The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
• The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value in which the tool is used; In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.

PACKING LIST(FIG.A1)

DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW (Fig. A1)

1. 1. Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
   2. Rear Handle
   3. Lock-off Button
   4. Front Handle
   5. Chain Kickback Brake Handle
   6. Saw Chain
   7. Guide Bar
   8. Oil-Tank Cap
   9. Oil-Inspection Window
   10. Electric Contacts
   11. Battery-Release Button
   12. Chain-tensioning Adjust Knob
   13. Side Cover
   14. Side-Cover Knob
   15. Chain Sheath

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN
WARNING: Adjust the chain-kickback brake handle in the braking position before assembly.

1. Position the chain saw power head on its side with the side cover facing upwards (Fig. B).

2. Turn the side cover knob counterclockwise to remove the side cover and then loosen the chain tensioning knob as much as possible.

3. Lay the new saw chain in a loop on a flat surface and straighten any kinks (Fig. C).

4. Place the chain drive links into the guide bar groove and make the chain a loop at the back of the guide bar (Fig. D).

5. Hold the chain in position on the guide bar and place the loop around the sprocket of the power head.

6. Slide the guide bar slot over the alignment flanges until the tension adjusting pin is inserted in the lower hole in the tail of the bar (Fig. E1).
   NOTICE: Small directional arrows are engraved in the saw chain. Another directional arrow is molded into the housing. When looping the saw chain onto the sprocket, make sure that the direction of the arrows on the saw chain will correspond to the direction of the arrow on the housing. If they face in opposite directions, turn over the saw chain and guide bar assembly (Fig. E2).

7. Replace the side cover and slightly tighten the side cover knob.

8. Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag (Fig. F). Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain-tensioning adjust knob clockwise. Repeat this process until the sag is eliminated.

9. Tighten the side cover knob securely to ensure that the saw chain is properly tensioned before using.

NOTICE: To extend the guide bar life, invert the bar occasionally.
NOTICE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the side cover knob slightly and turn the chain-tensioning adjust knob once counterclockwise Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the side cover knob securely. Assure that the chain will rotate without binding.

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack before adjusting the chain tension. Make sure the side cover knob is loosened. Turn the chain-tension adjust knob clockwise to tension the chain. See the section: “ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN” for additional information.
• A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar and the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. The chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links do not sit in the bar groove.
• During normal saw operation, the temperature the chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1.3 mm out of the bar groove (Fig. G).

NOTICE: New chains tend to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as required.
NOTICE: A chain tensioned while it is warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the cold tension before next use.

OPERATION
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Securely tighten all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for basic felling, limbing, pruning, and woodcutting of lumber and trees.

FILLING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT
WARNING: Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the oil or the chain saw. Oil may spill and cause a fire.
NOTICE: The chain saw is not filled with oil at the time of purchase. It is essential to fill the tank with oil before use. The chain is automatically lubricated with chain oil during operation.

1. Position the chain saw on its side with its oil tank cap facing towards.
2. Clean the oil tank cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the oil tank.
3. Position the chain saw on its side on a firm, flat surface, so that the tank cap is facing upwards. Lift up the semicircular plate and rotate the oil tank cap counterclockwise to remove it (Fig. H).
4. Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the tank. Fill to the MAX Line.
5. Wipe off any excessive oil and replace the cap.

NOTICE: Check the oil level frequently and fill when the oil level falls below the minimum line. Never operate the chain saw if the oil is not visible.

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK
Fully charge before first use.
Use only with battery packs and chargers listed in fig.A2.
To Attach (Fig. I)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and slide the battery pack into the tool until it audibly snaps into position.
To Detach (Fig. J)
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery pack out.

STARTING/STOPPING THE CHAIN SAW
NOTICE: Before starting the chain saw, check for the oil level, saw teeth sharpness and properly working kickback brake handle. Besides, balanced footing and proper distance away from the ground are needed.
To Start

1. Pull the chain kickback brake handle towards the front handle to the operating position.(Fig. K)
2. Grasp the front and rear handles firmly, using both hands.
3. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb of your right hand, then squeeze the variable-speed trigger switch with the fingers of your right hand to start the saw (Fig. L).
4. Release the lock-off button and continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation.

WARNING: Do not attempt to start the saw when the  saw chain is in a cut.

To Stop

1. Release the variable-speed trigger switch to stop the chain saw.
2. Push the chain kickback brake handle forward to the brake position to engage the chain brake (Fig. K). WARNING: Always remove the battery pack from the  chain saw during work breaks and after finishing work.

Proper Grip On Handles (Fig. M)

1. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
2. With the saw on a firm, flat surface, hold the saw firmly with both hands.
3. Always grasp the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand.
4. The fingers should encircle the handle, with the thumb wrapped under the front handle

WARNING: Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any stance which would place your body or arm across the chain line (Fig. N).

Proper Cutting Stance (Fig. O)

• Both feet should be on solid ground, with weight evenly spread between them.
• The left arm should be straight, with the elbow locked. This helps to withstand the forces generated by kickback.
• Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER TECHNIQUES
FOR BASIC FELLING, LIMBING, AND CROSS-CUTTING
WARNING: Always be sure of your footing and hold the chain saw firmly with both hands while the motor is running.
WARNING: When the saw chain is stopped due to pinching during cutting, release the trigger switch; remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood, then restart the chain saw.
WARNING: Do not pull the saw chain with hand when it is bound by the sawdust. Serious injury could result if the chain saw starts accidentally. Press the saw chain against the wood, move the chain saw back and forth to discharge the debris. Always remove the battery pack before cleaning. Wear heavy protective gloves when handling the saw chain.
WARNING: Never start the chain saw when it is in contact with the wood. Always allow the chain saw reach full speed before applying the saw to the wood.

FELLING A TREE

• When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same time, the felling operation should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately.
• The chain saw operator should stand on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

• Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree.

Notching undercut
Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to the direction of falls as Fig. Q shown. Make the lower horizontal notching cut first. This will help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the guide bar when the second notch is being made.

Felling back cut

• Make the felling back cut at least 50 mm higher than the horizontal notching cut as Fig. Q shown. Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge.
• As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.
• When the tree begins to fall remove the chain saw from the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling and watch your footing.

Limbing a tree
Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground. Remove the small limbs in one cut as Fig. R shown. Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw.
Bucking a log

• Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important
  to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting.

• When the log is supported along its entire length as Fig. S1 shown, it is cut from the top (overbuck).

• When the log is supported on one end, as Fig. S2 shown, cut 1/3 the diameter from the underside (underbuck). Then make the finished cut by overbucking to meet the first cut.

• When the log is supported on both ends, as Fig. S3 shown, cut 1/3 the diameter from the top (overbuck). Then make the finished cut by underbucking the lower 2/3 to meet the first cut.

• When bucking on a slope always stand on the uphill side of the log, as Fig. T shown.

• When “cutting through”, to maintain complete control release the cutting pressure near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on the chain saw handles. Don’t let the chain contact the ground. After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving from tree to tree.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the chain saw before inspecting, cleaning, or performing maintenance. A battery operated tool with the battery pack inserted is always on and can start accidently.
WARNING: When cleaning the chain saw, DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.

CLEANING

• After each use, clean debris from the chain and guide bar with a soft brush. Wipe the chain saw surface with a clean cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
• Remove the side cover, and then use a soft brush to remove debris from the guide bar, saw chain, sprocket and side cover.
• Always clean out wood chips, saw dust, and dirt from the guide bar groove when replacing the saw chain.

GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, disassemble it from the chain saw power head and reverse it for reassembly (Fig. U1). This way the wear will be distributed to maximize the guide bar life.
The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur. A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced.

• Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.
• Bent guide bar.
• Cracked or broken rails.
• Spread rails.

In addition, the guide bar has a sprocket at its tip (Fig. U2). The sprocket must be lubricated weekly with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Use a grease syringe to lubricate weekly with chain oil by means of the lubricating hole (Fig.U3). Turn the guide bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

• Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running. Always remove the battery pack before storing or transporting.
• Always place the guide bar sheath on the guide bar and chain before storing or transporting the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.
• Clean the chain saw thoroughly before storing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place that is locked and/or inaccessible to children.
• Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Protecting the environment
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Do not dispose of electrical equipment, used battery and charger into household waste! Take this product to an authorized recycler and make it available for separate collection. Electric tools must be returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves when performing any maintenance on the saw chain. Always remove the battery pack when servicing or transporting the chain saw.

• The battery pack is not attached to the chain saw.
• There is no electrical contact between the saw and battery.
• The battery pack is depleted.
• The battery pack or chain saw is too hot.
• Chain brake is engaged.
• Debris in bar groove.
• Debris in side cover.

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• Attach the battery pack to the chain saw.
• Remove battery, check contacts and reinstall the battery pack.
• Charge the battery pack.
• Allow the battery pack or chain saw to cool until the temperature drops below 67°C.
• Pull the chain-kickback brake handle backward toward the front handle, arriving at the operating position.
• Press the saw chain against the wood, move the chain saw back and forth to discharge the debris.
• Remove battery pack, then remove side cover and clean out debris.

Chain saw stops running during working.|

• The chain saw is overloaded.
• The battery pack or chain saw is too hot.
• Saw chain is bound in the wood.

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• Decrease the load.
• Decrease the load. Allow the battery pack or chain saw to cool until the temperature drops below 67°C.
• Release the variable-speed trigger switch; remove the saw chain and guide bar from the wood, then restart the chain saw.

Motor runs, but chain does not rotate.|

•   Chain does not engage drive sprocket.

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• Reinstall the chain, ensuring that the drive links on the chain are fully seated on the sprocket.

Chain brake does not engage.|

• Debris preventing full movement of the chain kickback brake handle.
• Possible chain brake malfunction.

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• Clean debris from the external chain brake mechanism.
• Contact EGO Customer Service for repair.

•  Insufficient chain tension.

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• Readjust the chain tension, following the section: “ADJUSTING THE CHAIN

TENSION”.

| Dull chain.| Sharpen the chain.

Chain saw does not cut properly.

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• Chain installed backwards.
• Worn chain.

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• Reinstall the saw chain, following the
• section “ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN”.
• Replace the chain, following the section: “ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN”.

| Dry or excessively stretched chain.| Check the oil level. Refill the oil tank if necessary.
|  Chain not in bar groove.| Reinstall the saw chain, following the section: “ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN”.
Chain becomes loose or drops off the guide bar during normal use.|

• The chain will become loose as the temperature of the chain increases during normal saw operation.
• Chain does not engage drive sprocket.

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• Tighten the chain tension, following the section “ADJUSTING THE CHAIN
• TENSION”
• Reinstall the saw chain, following the section: “ASSEMBLING/REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN”.

WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY
Please visit the website egopoegopowerplus.comwerplus.com for full terms and conditions of the EGO Warranty policy.

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