Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li-Solo Power X-Change Cordless Chainsaw User Manual

1. Sarrera

This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li-Solo Power X-Change Cordless Chainsaw. Please read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it for future reference. This chainsaw is designed for pruning, felling small to medium-sized trees, processing firewood, and cutting construction timber.

Figure 1: Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li-Solo Cordless Chainsaw. This image shows the complete chainsaw, highlighting its red and black body, the Oregon guide bar, and the chain. The battery compartment is visible, indicating where the Power X-Change battery (not included) would be inserted.

2. Segurtasun-argibideak

Always observe basic safety precautions when using electric tools to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Keep this manual handy for quick reference.

2.1 Segurtasun-abisu orokorrak

• Irakurri segurtasun-abisu eta argibide guztiak. Abisuak eta argibideak ez betetzeak deskarga elektrikoa, sutea eta/edo lesio larriak eragin ditzake.
• Mantendu lan-eremua garbi eta ondo argiztatuta. Eremu nahasiak edo ilunek istripuak gonbidatzen dituzte.
• Ez erabili tresna elektrikoak atmosfera lehergarrietan, hala nola, likido, gas edo hauts sukoien presentzian. Erreminta elektrikoek hautsa edo keak piztu ditzaketen txinpartak sortzen dituzte.
• Utzi haurrak eta ingurukoak urrun erreminta elektriko bat funtzionatzen duen bitartean. Distrakzioek kontrola galtzea eragin dezakete.

2.2 Chainsaw Specific Safety

• Erabili babes pertsonaleko ekipamendu (PPE) egokia including safety helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and protective legwear.
• Ensure the chain brake is engaged before starting the chainsaw.
• Eutsi irmo motozerra bi eskuekin funtzionatzerakoan.
• Be aware of kickback. Gida-barraren sudurra edo puntak objektu bat ukitzen duenean edo egurra itxi eta zerra-katea mozketan atxilotzen duenean gerta daiteke.
• Do not operate the chainsaw with one hand. One-handed operation may result in serious injury to the operator, helper, or bystanders.
• Mantendu oin eta oreka egokiak. Ez ezazu gainditzen.
• Do not use the chainsaw in wet conditions.
• Always ensure the chain is properly tensioned and lubricated.

3. Konfigurazioa eta Muntaketa

Before operating your chainsaw, proper assembly and initial setup are crucial for safety and performance. This model is supplied without a battery and charger, which must be purchased separately.

3.1 Paketatzea

Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Verify that all parts listed in the packing list are present and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact customer service immediately.

3.2 Gida-barra eta katea instalatzea

1. Ensure the chainsaw is switched off and the battery is removed.
2. Loosen the chain cover nuts and remove the chain cover.
3. Place the chain around the sprocket and guide bar. Ensure the cutting edges of the chain are facing the correct direction.
4. Fit the guide bar onto the studs, ensuring the chain fits into the groove of the guide bar.
5. Jarri berriro katearen estalkia eta estutu eskuz azkoinak. Ez estutu guztiz oraindik.

3.3 Adjusting Chain Tension

The chain tension can be adjusted without tools. Proper chain tension is vital for safe and efficient operation.

1. With the chain cover nuts slightly loose, turn the tensioning screw (usually a red dial on the side) clockwise to increase tension, or counter-clockwise to decrease tension.
2. The chain is correctly tensioned when it can be pulled away from the guide bar by approximately 2-3 mm at the center, but still moves freely around the guide bar.
3. Once tension is set, fully tighten the chain cover nuts.

3.4 Katearen olio-depositua betetzea

The chainsaw features automatic chain lubrication. It is essential to fill the oil reservoir with appropriate chain lubricant before each use.

1. Ensure the chainsaw is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil reservoir cap (black cap near the handle).
3. Carefully pour chain lubricant into the reservoir until it reaches the maximum fill line.
4. Replace and securely tighten the oil reservoir cap.

Figure 2: Detail of the oil reservoir cap on the Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li-Solo chainsaw. The black cap is located on the top of the chainsaw body, indicating the fill point for chain lubricant.

3.5 Bateriaren instalazioa

This chainsaw is part of the Einhell Power X-Change family and uses an 18V Lithium-Ion battery (not included).

1. Lerrokatu bateria motozerraren bateriaren zirrikituarekin.
2. Irristatu bateria zirrikituan, ondo lotu arte klik egin arte.
3. To remove, press the release button(s) on the battery and slide it out.

Figure 3: Illustration of the battery compartment on the Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li-Solo chainsaw. The dashed outline indicates where the Power X-Change battery would be inserted into the tool's base.

4. Funtzionamendu-argibideak

Follow these steps for safe and effective operation of your cordless chainsaw.

4.1 Motozerra martxan jartzea

1. Ziurtatu bateria guztiz kargatuta eta behar bezala instalatuta dagoela.
2. Engage the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forward until it clicks.
3. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands, one on the rear handle and one on the front handle.
4. Disengage the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard back towards the front handle.
5. Sakatu segurtasun-blokeo-botoia (baldin badago) eta, ondoren, sakatu abiarazle-etengailua motorra martxan jartzeko.

4.2 Ebaketa teknikak

• Felling small trees: Plan your escape path. Make a directional notch on the side of the tree in the direction of the fall, then make a felling cut from the opposite side, slightly above the notch.
• Limbing: Work from the bottom up, supporting the branch to prevent pinching. Be aware of spring-back from bent branches.
• Bucking (cutting logs): Support the log to prevent it from rolling. Cut from the top down (overbucking) or bottom up (underbucking) depending on the log's support to avoid pinching.

4.3 Motozerra gelditzea

Release the trigger switch to stop the motor. Engage the chain brake immediately after stopping the cut or when moving between cuts.

5. Mantentzea

Mantentze-lan erregularrak zure motozerraren iraupena eta funtzionamendu segurua bermatzen ditu.

5.1 Garbiketa

• After each use, remove the battery and clean the chainsaw thoroughly.
• Remove sawdust, chips, and debris from the guide bar, chain, and sprocket area.
• Garbitu aireztapen-zuloak gehiegi berotzea saihesteko.
• Erabili iragarkiaamp cloth to wipe down the exterior. Do not use harsh chemicals.

5.2 Katea zorroztea

A sharp chain is crucial for efficient cutting and safety. Sharpen the chain regularly or have it professionally sharpened.

5.3 Gida-barraren mantentze-lanak

• Periodically clean the guide bar groove to remove accumulated sawdust.
• Flip the guide bar regularly to ensure even wear.

5.4 Biltegiratzea

• Store the chainsaw in a dry, secure place, out of reach of children.
• Kendu bateria gorde aurretik.
• Ensure the chain brake is engaged and the guide bar cover is in place.

6. Arazoak

Atal honek zure motozerrarekin izan ditzakezun arazo ohikoenak jorratzen ditu.

7. Zehaztapen Teknikoak

8. Bermea eta Laguntza

Einhell products are manufactured to high quality standards and are subject to strict quality controls. This product comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Einhell webgunea.

8.1 Bezeroarentzako laguntza

For technical assistance, spare parts, or warranty claims, please contact Einhell customer service. You can find contact information on the official Einhell webgunean edo zure produktuarekin batera emandako dokumentazioan.

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