Einhell GE-LC 18 Li T Solo Cordless Pole Pruner Instruction Manual

: July 5, 2024
: Einhell

Einhell GE-LC 18 Li T Solo Cordless Pole Pruner

Specifications

Model: GE-LC 18 Li T
Product Type: Pole-mounted cordless pruner
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Art.-Nr.: 34.108.10 (Solo), 34.108.15 (1x 3,0 Ah)
I.-Nr.: 21021, 11014

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Before using the product, make sure to remove all packaging and transportation restraints.

Assembly

General assembly steps:

Insert the pole (7) until it reaches the desired length.
Attach the saw blade (Pos. E).

Mounting the Shoulder Strap

Attach the shoulder strap (Pos. 8) to the harness mount.
Tighten the nuts (10 + 12) by turning them counterclockwise.
Extend the telescopic tubes (11 + 13) as needed.

Battery Charging

Connect the battery charger to a power source and insert the battery pack for charging.

Charging indicators

All 3 LEDs lit: Battery fully charged.
1 LED blinking: Battery low, recharge the battery.

Operation

Prior to operation, ensure to wear appropriate protective gear such as a chainsaw protective pants, gloves, and safety shoes.

Danger

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols on the equipment (Fig. 28)

Warning
Wear safety goggles, a face guard and ear protection.
Protect the equipment from rain and damp.
Maximum cutting length of the pole-mounted pruner.
Electric shock can cause fatal injury. Keep a distance of at least 10 m from power cables.
Read the directions for use before operating the equipment.
Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.
Watch out for falling and catapulting parts.
Keep your distance.
Direction of the chain movement and teeth of the pole-mounted pruner.
Wear safety gloves.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Warning
Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instruc-tions in a safe place for future use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen-sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1)

Battery
Handle
On/Oﬀ switch
Safety lock-oﬀ
Safety lock-oﬀ for the handle angle adjuster
Assembly nut
Tube
Shoulder strap with safety release
Additional handle
Telescopic tube 1 lock nut
Telescopic tube 1
Telescopic tube 2 lock nut
Telescopic tube 2 with motor housing
Safety lock-oﬀ for the motor housing angle adjuster
Chain saw mounting kit
Cutter bar
Saw chain
Cutter guard
Charging unit

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as speciﬁ ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.• Open the packaging and take out the equip-ment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Installation

Danger
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suﬀ ocating!

Complete handle
Complete tube with motor unit
Shoulder strap with safety release
Chain saw mounting kit
Cutter bar • Saw chain
Cutter guard
Battery pack (not included in delivery with
Art. No. 34.108.00, 34.108.10)
Charging unit (not included in delivery with
Art. No. 34.108.00, 34.108.10 )
Original operating instructions
Safety instructions

Proper use

Pole-mounted pruner (chainsaw with telescopic handle)
The chain saw mounting kit is allowed to be used only on the supplied motor head.
The chainsaw with telescopic handle is designed for lopping oﬀ tree branches. It is not suitable for extensive sawing work, felling trees or sawing any materials other than wood.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescri-bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju-ries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Cutter bar length:…………………………….. 200 mm
Max. cutting length:………………………….. 170 mm
Chain pitch:……………………………… 3/8“, 33 teeth
Chain thickness:…………………… (0.050“) 1.3 mm
Sprocket wheel:…………………………. 6 teeth, 3/8“
Cutting speed
at rated rpm:…………………………………… 3.76 m/s
Oil tank capacity:……………………………… 125 cm3
Net weight without accessories:…………….. 3.4 kg
Saw chain:…………………………. Oregon 91P033X
Cutter bar……….. Oregon 080NDEA041 (520089)
Protection class:……………………………………….. III

Lithium-ion battery

Voltage:…………………………………………. 18 V DC
Capacity:………………………………………….. 3.0 Ah
Charging time:……………………………………… 1.0 h

Charging unit

Input voltage:……………… ..200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Power rating:……………………………………….. 72 W
Output voltage:………………………………… 20 V DC
Output current:……………………………………….. 3 A

Danger!
Sound and vibration

Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with ISO 22868.

LpA sound pressure level……………… 81.05 dB(A)
The chainsaw with a telescopic handle is designed for lopping oﬀ tree branches. It is not suitable for extensive sawing work, felling trees or sawing any materials other than wood.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
KpA uncertainty……………………………………… 3 dB
LWA sound power level measured 98.23 dB(A)KWA uncertainty 3 dB
LWA sound power level guaranteed……. 102 dB(A)

Wear ear-muﬀ s.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with ISO 22867.
Handle under load
Vibration emission value ah = 0.947 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2
The quoted total vibration value and the quoted noise emission values were measured in accordance with standardized test procedures and can be used to compare one electric tool with another. They can also be used for a provisional assessment of the level of exposure.

Warning
The vibration and noise emission levels during actual use may vary from the values quoted, depending on the way in which the electric tool is used and, in particular, on the type of workpiece being processed.
For the operator’s protection, it is essential to specify safety measures based on an estimate of the exposure to vibrations during the actual conditions of use (all stages of the operating cycle must be considered in this connection, e.g. times in which the electric tool is OFF and times in which the tool is ON but operating without load).
Try to keep the exposure to vibrations and noise as low as possible. Examples of measures for reducing the exposure to vibrations include the wearing of gloves when using the tool, the limiting of work time and the use of accessories that are in good condition.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.

Before starting the equipment

Danger! Do not ﬁ t the battery until the equipment has been fully assembled and all the settings have been actuated. Always wear protective gloves when working on the equipment to protect yourself against injury. Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are complete (Fig. 1).

General information on assembly

a) Fig. 2-3: Push the tube (7) onto the handle housing (2a) as far as the bead (7a) and screw it tight with the assembly nut (6).
b) Fig. 4: Hook the carabiner (A) of the shoulder strap (8) into the strap attachment (B).
c) Fig. 4a: The additional handle consists of the handle (N), the hexagon screw (P) and the lock (F). It is ﬁ tted to the handle attachment (U) as illustrated. Push the hexagon screw (P) into the handle (N) and screw it tight to the lock (F).

Fitting the chain saw mounting kit (for use as a pole-operated pruner)

Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain
- • Undo the fixing screw (C) of the chain wheel cover (Fig. 5).
  • Take off the chain wheel cover.
  • Lay the chain as shown in the groove which runs around the cutter rail (Fig. 6/Item E).
- • Insert the cutter rail and chain as shown in the mounting in the chainsaw (Fig. 7). At the same time guide the chain around the chain wheel (Fig. 7/Item K).
  • Attach the chain wheel cover (Fig. 8/Item C) and fasten it hand-tight with the fastening screw.
- Important! Do not fully tighten the fastening screw until after you have adjusted the chain ten-sion (see section 5.2.b).
Tensioning the saw chain
- Caution! Always remove the battery from the device before inspection and adjustment. Always wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to protect yourself against injury.
- • Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel co-ver a few turns (Fig. 5).
  • Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensi-oning screw (Fig. 9/Item D). Turning the screw clockwise increases the chain tension, tur-ning it counter- clockwise decreases the chain tension. The saw chain is correctly tensioned if it can be lifted approx. 2 mm in the middle of the cutter rail (Fig. 10).
  • Secure the fixing screw (C) of the chain wheel cover (Fig. 8).
- Notice All the chain links must lie properly in the guide groove of the cutter bar.
  Notes on tensioning the chain
  The saw chain must be properly tensioned to ensure safe operation. You can tell that the chain tension is perfect if the saw chain can be lifted by around 2 mm in the middle of the cutter rail. As the saw chain heats up during cutting and thus changes in length, check the chain tension no less than every 10 minutes and adjust it again as required. This applies in particular to new saw chains. When you have ﬁ finished working slacken the chain again, as the chain will shorten when it cools down. This will prevent the chain from being damaged.
Saw chain lubrication
- Caution! Always remove the battery from the device before inspection and adjustment. Always wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to protect yourself against injury.
  Important! Never operate the chain if it is not lubricated with saw chain oil. Use of the chainsaw without saw chain oil or if the oil level is below the viewing window will result in damage to the chainsaw!

Important! Be aware of the temperature conditions: diﬀerent lubricants with completely diﬀerent viscosities are required at diﬀerent ambient temperatures. At lower temperatures, you will need low-viscosity oils in order to achieve sufficient lubricating ﬁ lm. However, if the same low viscosity oil is used during the summer it will become even thinner due to the ambient temperatures alone, and as a result the lubricating ﬁ lm could break down, causing the chain to overheat and become damaged. In addition, the chain oil would burn and produce unnecessary pollutants.
Filling the oil tank (Fig. 11):

Place the chainsaw on a flat surface.
Clean the area around the oil tank cover (Item 31) and then clean the oil tank cover.
Fill the tank (Item 30) with saw chain oil. In the process, make sure that no dirt enters the tank, as this could cause the oil nozzle to become blocked.
Close the oil tank cover (Item 31).

After the chain saw mounting kit has been ﬁtted and when the equipment is not being used, slip the cutter guard (Fig. 1/Item 18) over the mounted cutter bar with the saw chain in order to prevent injuries.

Adjusting the additional handle
(Fig. 12-13)

(a) Setting the tilt of the additional handle Open (a) the lock (F). Set the desired tilt of the additional handle (9). Close (b) the lock (F).
b) Shifting the additional handle
Open (a) the lock (H) and slide the additional handle (9) into the required position. Close (b) the lock (H).

Using the shoulder strap

Warning! Always use the shoulder strap when working with the equipment. Switch oﬀ the equipment before you take oﬀ the shoulder strap (risk of injury).

Hook the carabiner (Fig. 4/Item A) into the strap holder.
Slip the shoulder strap (Fig. 14/Item 8) over your shoulder.
Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that the strap attachment is at waist level (Fig. 14).
The shoulder strap is equipped with a buckle. Press the hooks together (Fig. 15) if you need to put down the equipment quickly.
To change the strap position on the equipment, press together the two metal loops (Fig. 4/Item L / M) and adjust the strap attachment on the tube.

Adjusting the angle of the handle (Fig. 16)

Press the two safety lock-oﬀ s (5) and adjust the angle of the handle (2) to any of 4 latching positions.

Adjusting the angle of the motor housing (Fig. 17)

Press the two safety lock-oﬀ s (14) and adjust the angle of the motor housing (13a) to any of 7 latching positions.

Adjusting the telescopic tube (Fig. 18)

Undo the telescopic tube lock nuts (10 + 12) by turning them counter-clockwise.
Pull out the telescopic tubes (11 + 13) to suit the required working height.
Secure the telescopic tube lock nuts (10 +
by them turning clockwise.

Fitting the chain saw mounting kit to the motor head (Fig. 19 – 20)

The cutter guard must be slipped over the moun-ted cutter bar with saw chain in order to prevent injuries.

Position the chain saw mounting kit and the motor head such that the arrows on both parts coincide.
Press the chain saw mounting kit against the motor head. This will cause the lock button
(R) to be pushed to the right. Turn the chain saw mounting kit clockwise. The chain saw mounting kit will lock onto the motor head and is then secured in place. This will cause the lock button (R) to be pushed to the left.

Turning the chain saw mounting kit through 90° on the motor head (Fig. 21)

The cutter guard must be slipped over the moun-ted cutter bar with saw chain in order to prevent injuries.

Pull the lock button (R) to the right.
Turn the chain saw mounting kit 90° counter-clockwise. The chain saw mounting kit will lock onto the motor head and is then secured in place.

Removing the chain saw mounting kit from the motor head (Fig. 19 – 20)
The cutter guard must be slipped over the moun-ted cutter bar with saw chain in order to prevent injuries.

Pull the lock button (R) to the right.
Turn the chain saw mounting kit to the point where the arrows on the motor head and chain saw mounting kit coincide, allowing the mounting kit to be removed.

Fitting the battery

(Fig. 22 – 23) Press the side pushlock button (T) of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 22 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 23, make sure that the push lock button latches in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.
Charging the battery (Fig. 23-24)

Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the pushlock button (T).
Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (21) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to ﬂash.
Insert the battery pack (1) into the battery charger (21).
In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ you will ﬁ nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
whether there is good contact at the charging contacts.

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

the charging unit
and the battery pack to our customer service center.

To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased.
When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and ﬁ res.
To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser-vice, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you

notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.
Battery capacity indicator

(Fig. 24a) Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (A). The battery capacity indicator (B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:
The battery is fully charged.
2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:
The battery has an adequate remaining charge.
1 LED ﬂ ashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.
All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room tem-perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me-ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

Please note that the statutory regulations gover-ning noise abatement may diﬀ er from one loca-tion to another.
Caution! Always use the shoulder strap when working with the equipment. Always switch oﬀ the equipment before you take oﬀ the shoulder strap. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.
Put on the shoulder strap as described above, ﬁ t the required mounting kit and adjust the equip-ment to suit your needs.

Switching on/oﬀ

Switching on

Hold the equipment by the handles with both hands (thumbs under the additional handle).
Slide the safety lock-off (Fig. 3/Item 4) to the front and hold.
Switch on the equipment with the On/Off switch (Fig. 3/Item 3). You can then release the safety lock-off.

Switching oﬀ

Release the On/Oﬀ switch (Fig. 3/Item 3).

Working with the chainsaw mounting kit

Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the following points before every use:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw which is obviously damaged.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working, keep checking that su ﬃ cient oil is in the system. To avoid damaging the chainsaw, never run the saw if there is no oil in the system or if the oil drops below the “min” mark. On average, a single ﬁ lling will last around 20 minutes depending on the number of pauses in cutting and the loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting ele-ments. The sharper the chainsaw, the easier and more controllable it is to operate the chain-saw. The same also applies to the chain tension. Also while working you should check the chain tension no less than every 10 minutes in order to increase your safety. New saw chains in particular often tend to expand more.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-ﬁ tting safety clothing like special trousers which protect against cuts, protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles. Wear a protective helmet with integral face and hearing protection. This will oﬀ er protection against falling branches and any branches if they spring back.

Safe working

To ensure that you can work in safety you must use the equipment at a working angle of max. 60°.
Never stand under the branch you want to saw.
Use special caution when working with bran-ches under tension and splintered wood.
Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches and catapulting pieces of wood.
When the equipment is in operation keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone.
The equipment is not protected from electric shock through contact with high-voltage cables. Keep a minimum distance of 10 m from live cables. Electric shock can cause fatal injury.
When working on slopes always stand to the upper or left or right side of the branch you wish to cut.
Hold the equipment as close as possible to your body. This will help you to keep your ba-lance.

Cutting techniques

When removing branches, hold the equipment at an angle of max. 60° to the horizontal to avoid being hit by a falling branch (Fig. 27).
Start with the bottom branches on the tree. This will make it easier for the cut branches to drop.
After completing a cut, the weight of the saw will abruptly increase for the operator as the saw is no longer supported by the branch. This can result in you losing control over the saw.
Remove the saw from the cut only with the saw chain still running. This will prevent the saw from getting jammed.
Never cut with the tip of the saw.
Never cut into the bulging branch collar. This will prevent the tree from healing.

Sawing oﬀ smaller branches (Fig. 25)
Place the contact surface of the saw onto the branch. This will prevent the saw from making jerky movements when you begin a cut. Exerting slight pressure, guide the saw from the top to the bottom through the branch.

Sawing oﬀ larger and longer branches (Fig. 26)
Carry out a relief cut when working on larger branches.

Start by sawing through 1/3 of the branch diame-ter (a) from the bottom to the top with the top side of the cutter rail. Then saw towards the ﬁ rst cut (b) from the top to the bottom with the bottom side of the cutter rail.
Saw oﬀ longer branches in several steps to keep control over the impact location.
Kick-back
The term “kickback” describes what happens when the running chainsaw suddenly kicks up-ward and backward. Usually, this is caused by contact between the tip of the cutter rail and the workpiece or the saw chain becoming trapped. In the event of kickback, large forces occur sud-denly and violently. As a result, the chainsaw usually reacts uncontrollably. This can often result in very serious injuries to the worker or persons in the vicinity. The risk of kickback is at its greatest when the saw is positioned for a cut in the region of the tip of the cutter rail, as the leverage eﬀ ect is greatest there. It is therefore safest to position the saw as ﬂ at as possible.
Warning

Make sure that the chain tension is always correctly adjusted.
Only use a chainsaw if it is in perfect working order.
Only work with a saw chain that has been properly sharpened in accordance with the instructions.
Never cut with the upper edge or the tip of the cutter rail.
Always hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands.

Cutting wood is under tension

Special care is required when cutting wood which is under tension. Wood that is under tension from which it is released by cutting may in some cases react completely unpredictably and un-controllably. In the worst case this could result in extremely severe or even fatal injuries. This type of work must only be performed by persons who have been specially trained.

Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts

Danger
Remove the battery pack before doing any cleaning and maintenance work.
Cleaning

Regularly clean the clamping mechanism by blowing it out with compressed air or cleaning it with a brush. Do not use tools for cleaning.
Keep the handles free of grease so that you can maintain a firm grip.
Clean the equipment as required with a damp cloth and, if necessary, mild washing up liquid.
If the chainsaw is not to be used for an extended period of time then you should remove the chain oil from the tank. Briefly immerse the saw chain and the cutter rail in an oil bath and then wrap them in oil paper.
Never immerse the equipment in water or other liquids in order to clean it.
Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guards.
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance
Chainsaw mounting kit
Replacing the saw chain and cutter rail The cutter rail needs to be replaced if the guide groove of the cutter rail is worn; Proceed as de-scribed in the section “Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain”.
Checking the automatic chain lubrication You should check the operation of the automatic chain lubrication system on a regular basis in or-der to guard against overheating and the associated damage to the cutter rail and the saw chain. To do this, point the tip of the cutter rail towards a smooth surface (board, section of a cut tree) and allow the chainsaw to run. If an increasing oil trace becomes evident during this process then the automatic chain lubrication system is working properly. If no clear oil trace is evident then please refer to the corresponding instructions in “Troubleshooting”. If the information contained there still fails to remedy the situation then please contact our service department or another similarly quali-ﬁ ed workshop.
Important! Do not actually touch the surface with the tip of the cutter rail when performing this test. Keep a safe distance (approx. 20 cm).
Sharpening the saw chain
Eﬀ ective working with the chainsaw is only possible if the saw chain is in good condition and sharp. This also reduces the risk of kickback. The saw chain can be re-sharpened by any dealer. Do not attempt to sharpen the saw chain yourself unless you have the necessary special tools and experience.

Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre-vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council oﬃces.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Troubleshooting guide

Fault	Possible cause	Remedy
The equipment does not work	– Battery empty

– Battery is not correctly inserted

| – Charge battery

– Remove battery and insert again

Equipment operates intermittently| – Loose connection (external)

– Loose connection (internal)

– ON/OFF switch defective

| – Consult a specialist workshop.

– Consult a specialist workshop.

Saw chain is dry| – No oil in the tank

– Vent in the oil tank cap is blocked

– Oil outlet is blocked

| – Top up with oil

– Clean the oil tank cap

– Clear the oil outlet

Chain/guide bar is hot| – No oil in the tank

– Vent in the oil tank cap is blocked

– Oil outlet is blocked

– Chain is blunt

– Chain is overtensioned

| – Top up with oil

– Clean the oil tank cap

– Clear the oil outlet

– Re-sharpen or replace the chain

– Check the chain tension

Chainsaw judders, vibrates or does not saw properly| – Chain is undertensioned

– Chain is blunt

– Chain is worn

– Saw teeth point in the wrong direc- tion

| – Adjust the chain tension

– Re-sharpen or replace the chain

– Replace the chain

– Refit the chain with the teeth facing in the correct direction

Caution
Before troubleshooting, switch oﬀ the equipment and remove the battery.
The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop.

Charger indicator

Indicator status	Explanations and actions
Red LED	Green LED
Oﬀ	Flashing

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger

On| Oﬀ| Charging

The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger.

Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated

charging times depending on the existing battery charge.

Oﬀ| On| The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO)

The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged.

To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.

Action:

Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.

Flashing| Oﬀ| Adapted charging

The charger is in gentle charging mode.

For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:

– The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.

– The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.

Action:

Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.

Flashing| Flashing| Fault

Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.

Action:

Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.

On| On| Temperature fault

The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).

Action:

Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed of incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.
Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers ac-companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.
Subject to technical changes

Service Information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certiﬁcate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certiﬁcate. These partners will help you with all service re-quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Category	Example
Wear parts*	Cutter bar, Battery
Consumables*	Saw chain
Missing parts

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the eﬀ ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certiﬁcate
Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro-duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aﬀected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectiﬁcation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.
Our guarantee does not cover:
Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environ-mental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).
Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design-related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.
The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guaran-tee period remains applicable to the equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts ﬁtted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts ﬁ tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.
To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.
If you have taken the equipment with you to a diﬀerent EU country than where you bought it, we will arran-ge for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.

Of course, we are also happy to oﬀ er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.

Warrantor/ Service
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0AB

FAQ

Q: How do I know when the battery is fully charged?
A: When all 3 LEDs on the charger are lit, the battery is fully charged.
Q: What should I do if only one LED is blinking on the charger?
A: This indicates a low battery. Please recharge the battery before use.