Gardena Chainsaw EN50366 User Manual

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GARDENA  
CST 3018 Electric Chainsaw  
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CST 3518 Electric Chainsaw  
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A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
1) Cable  
16) Guide bar groove  
2) Rear handle  
17) Guide bar  
3) Rear hand guard  
4) Oil tank inspection gauge  
5) Air vents  
18) Nose sprocket  
19) Chain tensioning plate  
20) Switch block  
21) Guide bar cover  
22) Chain  
6) Switch  
7) Oil tank cap  
8) Front handle  
23) Manual  
9) Front hand guard/chain brake  
lever  
24) Cutting tooth  
25) Cutting depth gauge  
26) Drive tooth  
10) Spiked bumper  
11) Chain tensioner outer knob  
12) Bar retaining inner knob  
13) Chain catcher  
14) Drive sprocket cover  
15) Lubrication hole  
27) Cutting link  
28) Drive sprocket  
29) Bar retaining screw  
30) Cable strain relief  
31) Oil Bottle  
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Example of identification label  
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1) Guaranteed sound power  
according to directive 2000/14/EC  
2) Class II tool  
3) CE marking of conformity  
4) Rated frequency  
5) Rated power  
6) Alternating current  
7) Rated voltage  
8) Product code  
9) Year of manufacture  
10) Maximum length of guide bar  
11) Manufacturerʼs name and address  
12) Model  
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B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
MEANING OF SYMBOLS  
Correct direction of the  
cutting teeth.  
Warning!  
Read the instruction  
manual carefully  
Always grip the machine  
with two hands  
Protective boots  
Kickback danger  
Protective goggles or  
visor, protective helmet  
and hearing protection  
Do not expose to rain or  
moisture.  
Protective cut-proof  
gloves  
Chain oil  
Protective long,  
cut-proof trousers  
Refrain from  
Chain brake:  
deactivated, activated  
Turn the machine off  
Remove plug from the  
mains immediately if the  
cable is damaged or cut  
Disconnect the plug  
before adjusting or  
cleaning.  
Risk of electric shock  
10 m  
Keep bystanders away  
General Power Tool Safety Warnings  
2) Electrical safety  
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all  
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings  
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire  
and/or serious injury.  
Save all warnings and instructions for future  
reference.  
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.  
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use  
any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)  
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching  
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
The term ʻ“power tool” in the warnings refers to your  
mains-operated (corded) power tool .  
1) Work area safety  
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.  
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk electric shock.  
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or  
dark areas invite accidents.  
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive  
atmospheres, such as in the presence of  
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools  
create sparks which may ignite the dust  
or fumes.  
c) Keep children and bystanders away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause  
you to lose control.  
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or  
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an  
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use  
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk  
of electric shock.  
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f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is  
unavoidable, use a residual current device  
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD  
reduces the risk of electric shock.  
5. Service  
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified  
repair person using only identical  
replacement parts. This will ensure that the  
safety of the power tool is maintained.  
Chain saw safety warnings:  
3) Personal safety  
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use  
common sense when operating a power tool.  
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always  
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such  
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or  
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions  
will reduce personal injuries. Obtainable from a  
workwear supplier.  
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the  
switch is in the off-position before connecting  
to power source and/or battery pack, picking  
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools  
with your finger on the switch or energising power  
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.  
d) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. This enables better control  
of the power tool in unexpected situations.  
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw  
chain when the chain saw is operating.  
Before you start the chain saw, make sure the  
saw chain is not contacting anything. A  
moment of inattention while operating chain saws  
may cause entanglement of your clothing or body  
with the saw chain.  
Always hold the chain saw with your right  
hand on the rear handle and your left hand on  
the front handle. Holding the chain saw with a  
reversed hand configuration increases the risk of  
personal injury and should never be done.  
Wear safety glasses and hearing protection.  
Further protective equipment for head, hands,  
legs and feet is recommended. Adequate  
protective clothing will reduce personal injury by  
flying debris or accidental contact with the saw  
chain. Obtainable from a workwear supplier.  
Do not operate a chain saw in a tree.  
Operation of chain saw while up a tree may result  
in personal injury.  
Always keep proper footing and operate the  
chain saw only when standing on fixed,  
secure and level surface. Slippery or unstable  
surfaces such as ladders may cause a loss of  
balance or control of the chain saw.  
e) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves  
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,  
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving  
parts.  
4) Power tool use and care  
When cutting a limb that is under tension be  
alert for spring back. When the tension in the  
wood fibres is released the spring loaded limb  
may strike the operator and/or throw the chain  
saw out of control.  
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct  
power tool for your application. The correct  
power tool will do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does  
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that  
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous  
and must be repaired.  
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source  
before making any adjustments, changing  
accessories, or storing power tools. Such  
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of  
starting the power tool accidentally.  
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of  
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar  
with the power tool or these instructions to  
operate the power tool. Power tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
Use extreme caution when cutting brush and  
saplings. The slender material may catch the  
saw chain and be whipped forward toward you or  
pull you off balance.  
Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the  
chain saw switched off and away from your  
body. When transporting or storing the chain  
saw always fit the guide bar cover. Proper  
handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood  
of accidental contact with the moving saw chain.  
Follow instructions for lubricating, chain  
tensioning and changing accessories.  
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may  
either break or increase the chance for kickback.  
e) Maintain power tools. Check for  
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and  
grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery  
causing loss of control.  
Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for  
purposes not intended. For example: do not  
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or  
non-wood building materials. Use of the chain  
saw for operations different than intended could  
result in a hazardous situation.  
misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts and any other condition that  
may affect the power tool’s operation. If  
damaged, have the power tool repaired before  
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly  
maintained power tools.  
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits  
etc. in accordance with these instructions,  
taking into account the working conditions  
and the work to be performed. Use of the  
power tool for operations different from those  
intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
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Causes and operator prevention of kickback:  
5. Clothing. (fig B1) When using this machine the  
user must wear the following approved individual  
protective clothing : close-fitting protective  
clothing, safety boots with non-slip soles, crush-  
proof toe protectors and cut-proof protection, cut-  
proof vibration-proof gloves, protective goggles or  
safety visor, ear protection muffs and helmet (if  
there is any danger of falling objects). Obtainable  
from a workwear supplier  
6. Health precautions – Vibrations and Noise  
levels. Please be aware of noise restrictions in  
the immediate area. Prolonged machine use  
exposes the user to vibrations that can generate  
“white finger phenomenon” (Raynaudʼs  
Phenomenon), carpal tunnel syndrome and  
similar disturbances.  
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the  
guide bar touches an object (Fig B3), or when  
the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in  
the cut.  
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden  
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and  
back towards the operator.  
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide  
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards  
the operator.  
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose  
control of the saw which could result in serious  
personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the  
safety devices built into your saw. As a chain  
saw user, you should take several steps to keep  
your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.  
7. Health precautions – Chemical agents. Use oil  
which is approved by the manufacturer.  
Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or  
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and  
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as  
given below:  
Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers  
encircling the chain saw handles, with both  
hands on the saw and position your body and  
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.  
Kickback forces can be controlled by the  
operator, if proper precautions are taken. Do not  
let go of the chain saw.  
Do not overreach and do not cut above  
shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended  
tip contact and enables better control of the chain  
saw in unexpected situations.  
Only use replacement bars and chains  
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect  
replacement bars and chains may cause chain  
breakage and/or kickback.  
8. Health precautions - Heat. During use, sprocket and  
chain reach very high temperatures, take care not to  
touch these parts while hot.  
Transport and storage precautions. (fig B2) Each  
time the work area is changed to another location,  
disconnect the machine from the mains supply and  
activate the chain brake lever. Mount the guide bar  
cover guard each time before transporting or  
storage. Always carry the machine by hand with the  
bar facing backwards, or when transporting the  
machine in a vehicle, always attach it securely to  
prevent damage.  
Kickback reaction. (fig B3) The kickback reaction  
consists of a violent upwards-reverse action of the  
bar towards the user. This generally occurs if the  
upper part of the bar nose (called the “kickback  
danger zone” ) (see red marking on the Guide Bar)  
comes into contact with some object, or if the chain  
is blocked in the wood. Kickback can make the user  
loose control of the machine provoking dangerous  
and even fatal accidents. The chain brake lever and  
other safety devices are not sufficient to protect the  
user against injury: the user must be well aware of  
the conditions that can provoke the reaction, and  
prevent them by paying very close attention  
Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and  
maintenance instructions for the saw chain.  
Decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to  
increased kickback.  
Additional Safety Recommendations  
according to experience, together with prudent and  
correct machine handling (for example: never cut  
several branches at a time because this can cause  
accidental impact on the “kickback danger zone”  
1. Manual use. All persons using this machine  
must read the user manual completely with  
extreme care. The user manual must be included  
with the machine in the case of sale or loan to  
another person.  
Work area safety  
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with  
these instructions to use the product. Local  
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.  
2. Precautions prior to machine use. Never  
permit this machine to be used by any persons  
who are not perfectly familiar with the manual  
instructions. Inexperienced persons must follow a  
training period operating on a saw horse only.  
3. Control checks. Check the machine with care  
before use each time, especially if it has been  
subject to strong impact, or if it shows any signs  
of malfunction. Perform all operations described  
in the chapter “Maintenance & Storage – Before  
each use”.  
4. Repairs and Maintenance. All the machine  
parts that can be replaced personally, are clearly  
explained in the “Assembly / disassembly”  
instructions chapter. Where necessary, all other  
machine parts must be replaced exclusively by an  
Authorised Service Centre.  
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the  
functions described in these instructions.  
3. Check the whole work area carefully to check for any  
danger source (e.g.: roads, paths, electric cables,  
dangerous trees, etc)  
4. Keep all bystanders and animals well clear of the  
work area (where necessary, fence off the area and  
use warning signs) at a minimum distance of 2.5 x  
the trunk height; in any case no less than ten  
metres.  
5. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or  
hazards occurring to other people or their property.  
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Electrical safety  
8. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine  
electric supply cable for damage or ageing  
before winding cable for storage. Do not repair  
a damaged cable. Take the product to an  
Authorised Service Centre and have the cable  
replaced.  
1. It is recommended that you use a Residual  
Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current of  
not more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D.  
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and  
safe working practice must be followed at all  
times. Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.  
9. Remove the plug from the mains before leaving  
the product unattended for any period.  
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it  
if there are signs of damage or ageing.  
10.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.  
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are  
damaged or worn.  
11.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on  
the product rating label.  
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity  
supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is  
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until  
the electrical supply has been disconnected. Do  
not repair a cut or damaged cable. Take the  
product to an Authorised Service Centre and  
have the cable replaced.  
12.The chainsaw is double insulated to EN60745-1  
& 2-13.  
Cables  
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from  
your local Approved service centre  
2. Only use approved extension cables  
5. Always make sure that the cable/ extension cord is  
kept behind the user, ensuring that it does not  
create a source of danger for the user or for other  
persons, and check that it cannot be damaged (by  
heat, sharp objects, sharp edges, oil, etc);  
3. Extension cables and leads should only be used  
if they are designed for outdoor use and comply  
with H07 RN-F or IEC 60245 designation 66.  
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Use only 1.0mm size cable up to 40m in length  
6. Position the cable so that it will not be caught on  
maximum  
branches and the like, during cutting.  
7. Always switch off at the mains before  
disconnecting any plug, cable connector or  
extension cable.  
C. SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION  
SWITCH BLOCK  
When the machine is used with the bar in horizontal  
position, for example during tree felling, the chain  
brake offers less protection.(fig.4).  
Your machine is equipped with a device (fig.1A) that  
when deactivated, stops the switch from being  
pressed thus preventing accidental start-up.  
N.B.: When the chain brake is activated, a safety  
switch cuts off all current to the motor.  
Releasing the chain brake whilst the switch  
is held will start the product.  
CHAIN BRAKE ACTION ON SWITCH RELEASE  
Your machine is equipped with a device that blocks  
the chain immediately as soon as the switch is  
released; If this device should not work at any time,  
the machine must NOT be used and must be taken  
to an Authorised Service Centre.  
CHAIN CATCHER  
This machine is equipped with a chain catcher (fig.5)  
located under the sprocket. This mechanism is  
designed to stop the backward chain movement in the  
case of chain breaking or derailing. These situations  
can be avoided by ensuring correct chain tension  
(Refer to chapter “D. Assembly/disassembly”).  
FRONT HAND GUARD / CHAIN BRAKE LEVER  
The front hand guard (fig.1B) is designed to prevent  
your left hand from coming into contact with the  
chain (on condition that the machine is held  
correctly according to instructions). The front hand  
guard also acts as a chain brake, including a device  
that stops the chain in less than 0.15 of a second in  
the case of kickback. The chain brake is released  
when the front hand guard is pulled backwards and  
clicked in position (fig.2). The chain brake is  
activated when the front hand guard is pushed  
forward and the chain is stopped (fig.3). The chain  
brake can be activated using the left wrist by  
pushing forwards, or when the wrist comes into  
contact with the front hand guard as a result of  
kickback.  
REAR HAND GUARD  
This acts to protect (fig.6) the hand in the case of  
chain breaking or derailing.  
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D. ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY  
BAR AND CHAIN ASSEMBLY  
Take great care when assembling to ensure this is performed correctly.  
Remove the plug from the power supply before working on the product.  
1. Check that the chain brake is not activated. If so, deactivate it.  
2a & 2b. Flip out the the bar retaining inner knob and rotate in an anti-clockwise direction to remove  
the drive sprocket cover.  
Wear Gloves.  
3 Position the chain over the bar, starting at the nose sprocket, fitting it into the guide bar groove.  
Ensure that the sharp side of the cutting teeth face in a forward direction on the upper part of the bar.(see  
markings on the bar)  
4. Mount the bar on the bar retaining screw ensuring it is as far back towards the drive sprocket as possible  
Position the chain over the drive sprocket and pull the guide bar forward to pre-tension the chain.  
5. Replace the drive sprocket cover and turn the bar retaining inner knob in a clockwise direction until  
loosely tightened.  
6 & 7. To tension the chain, turn the chain tensioner outer knob in a clockwise direction. Tension the chain  
until the tension is correct. To check the tension, pull the chain away from the bar and ensure gap measures  
approx 2-3mm. To reduce tension turn in an anti-clockwise direction. (when performing this operation, keep  
the bar nose raised upwards)  
8a & 8b. When the tension is correct turn the bar retaining inner knob in a clockwise direction until securely  
tightened and flip back into position to secure.  
Tensioning the chain too tightly will overload the motor and cause damage. Insufficient tension can provoke  
chain derailing, whereas a chain tightened correctly provides the best cutting characteristics and prolonged  
work life. Check the tension regularly because the chain length tends to stretch with use (especially when  
the chain is new; after the first assembly, the chain tension must be checked after a few minutes machine  
operation); in any case do not tighten the chain immediately after use, but wait until it cools down.  
Warning:- The chain and guide bar can become very hot  
E. START-UP AND STOPPING  
Start-up: grip both handles firmly, release the chain  
brake lever whilst ensuring hand is still on front  
handle, press and maintain the switch block (fig E1)  
pressed in, then press the switch (fig E2) (at this  
point the switch block can be released).  
Stopping: The machine will stop whenever the  
switch is released or by activating the chain brake.  
F. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
ATTENTION! Insufficient lubrication will provoke  
chain breaking and can cause serious injury.  
Refer to “Maintenance & Storage” for indications on  
ensuring that the chain oil is sufficiently distributed.  
Choice of chain oil  
Filling oil tank  
Use oil which is approved by the manufacturer.  
Unscrew the oil tank cap, and fill the tank taking  
care not to spill any oil (if this occurs clean the  
machine carefully) and then screw the cap back on  
tightly.  
We advise the use of bio chain oil which is  
biologically degradable.  
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G. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE  
Chain sharpening  
Before performing any maintenance or  
cleaning, remove the plug from the mains.  
Contact an Authorised Service Centre regarding  
any problems with sharpening the chain.  
ATTENTION! In cases where work  
environments are particularly dirty or dusty, the  
operations described must be performed more  
frequently than mentioned in the instructions.  
The chain needs to be correctly sharpened. A  
wrongly sharpened chain can cause kickback  
and a high risk of injury.  
Before each use  
If the chain does not cut correctly, or requires hard bar  
pressure against the wood, and if the sawdust is very  
fine, this is a sign that it is not sharpened correctly. If  
the cutting action produces no sawdust, this means the  
cutting edge has been worn completely and the chain  
is pulverising the wood during cutting. A well-  
sharpened chain crosses through the wood without  
effort or pressure and produces large long wood  
shavings.  
Check that the chain oil pump functions correctly:  
direct the bar towards a clear surface at a distance  
of about 20 centimetres; after the machine has run  
for about a minute, the surface should show clear  
traces of oil (fig.1).  
Check that excessive strength is not needed for  
activating and deactivating the chain brake. Also  
check that it is not activated too easily and that it is  
not blocked. Then check chain brake function as  
follows: release the chain brake, grip the machine  
correctly and start up the machine, activate the  
chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forward  
with the left wrist or arm but without removing the  
hand from the handle (fig.2). If the chain brake is  
working correctly, the chain should be stopped  
immediately.  
The cutting side of the chain is composed of the cutting  
link (fig.9) with a cutting tooth (fig.10) and a cutting limit  
gauge (fig.11). The difference between these  
determines the cutting depth; a file guide and a 4mm  
diameter round file are needed to obtain good  
sharpening results; Follow the instructions below:  
Once the chain has been mounted and the tension is  
correctly adjusted, and the chain brake is activated,  
position the file guide perpendicular to the bar as  
shown in the illustration (fig.12), filing the cutting teeth  
at the angle shown (fig.13A & 13B), always working  
from the interior towards the exterior, lessening the  
pressure during the return stage (it is very important to  
follow the instructions perfectly: excessive or  
Check that the chain is sharpened correctly, in good  
working condition and that the tension is correct. If  
the chain is irregularly worn, or if the cutting teeth  
are only 3 mm long, the chain must be replaced  
(fig.3).  
Clean the air vents regularly to prevent motor  
insufficient sharpening angles or an incorrect file  
diameter will increase the risk of kickback.) To obtain  
higher precision on side angles, it is advisable to  
position the file so that it exceeds the upper cutter by  
about 0.5 mm. File all the teeth on one side first, then  
turn the machine over and repeat the operation. Make  
sure that after sharpening operations, all teeth are the  
same length and that the height of the depth gauge is  
0.6 mm lower than the upper cutter: check the height  
using a proper template and file (with a flat file) all  
protruding parts, rounding off the front part of the depth  
gauge (fig.14), paying attention to not file the kickback  
protection tooth (fig.15)  
overheating (fig 4).  
Check that the switch and switch block function  
correctly (to be performed with the chain brake  
released): press the switch and the switch block and  
ensure that they return to idle position as soon as  
they are released; check that it is impossible to  
press the switch without activating the switch block.  
Check that the chain catcher and the right hand  
guard are in correct condition without any visible  
faults such as damaged material.  
Every 2-3 hours of use  
Every 30 hours use.  
Check the bar condition, if necessary clean the lubrication  
holes (fig.5) and the guide grooves (fig.6) carefully; If the  
groove is worn or shows signs of deep notching, it must be  
replaced. Clean the drive sprocket regularly and check  
that it has not been subject to excess wear (fig.7).  
Lubricate the nose sprocket with bearing grease through  
the hole shown in the illustration (fig.8).  
Take the machine to the Authorised Service Centre  
Storage/Transport  
Allow the product to cool down and place the cover  
over the bar and chain.  
Store the product in a cool, dry, place and out of reach  
of children. Do not store outdoors.  
Ensure the oil does not leak out from the product.  
H. CUTTING TECHNIQUES  
(fig.1) When using the machine, prevent:  
(fig.1) During machine use:  
- cutting in conditions where the trunk could split during  
cutting (wood under pressure, dry dead trees, etc):  
sudden splitting can be very dangerous.  
- the bar or the chain from becoming blocked in the  
cutting notch: if this should occur, disconnect the  
machine from the main electricity supply and try to raise  
the trunk using an appropriate tool as a lever; do not  
attempt to free the machine by shaking or pulling as this  
could cause damage or injury.  
- situations that can lead to kickback reactions.  
- using the product above shoulder height  
- cutting wood with foreign objects e.g. nails.  
Never use the machine in earth or stones, this leads to  
immediate wear of the chain.  
- When cutting on sloping ground, always work uphill of the  
trunk to avoid being hit if the trunk should roll downhill.  
- When felling trees, always finish the job: a partially cut tree  
could break and fall.  
- At the end of each cutting operation the user will notice a  
considerable change in the strength necessary for controlling  
the machine. Great care must be taken not to loose control.  
Below is a description of two different types of cutting  
operation:  
Cutting action by pulling the chain (from top to bottom)  
(fig.2) can lead to dangerous sudden movement of the  
machine towards the trunk with consequential loss of  
control. Where possible, use the spiked bumper during  
cutting operations.  
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Cutting action pushing the chain (from bottom to top)  
(fig.3) will lead to the danger of a sudden movement of  
the machine in the direction of the user, with the risk of  
hitting the user, or an impact of the “kickback danger  
zone” on the trunk resulting in strong kickback; extreme  
care must be taken when cutting in this manner.  
ATTENTION! During tree felling operations in critical  
conditions, always remove ear protection immediately  
after cutting operations to be able to listen for unusual  
noises and any warning signals.  
Preliminary cutting operations and identifying the  
retreat path.  
The safest method for using the machine, is to block the  
log on a sawhorse, cutting from top to bottom, on the  
portion outside the sawhorse. (fig.4)  
Eliminate any branches that interfere with the job (fig.8),  
starting from top to bottom, and then, always keeping the  
trunk between the user and the machine eliminate the  
more difficult branches afterwards, piece by piece.  
Eliminate all plants that interfere with work operations and  
control the area for possible obstacles (rocks, roots,  
ditches,etc.) when planning the retreat path (to follow  
during tree fall); Refer to the illustration (fig.9) for the  
directions to be maintained (A. predicted tree fall  
direction. B. Retreat path. C. Danger zone).  
Spiked bumper use.  
Where possible, use the spiked bumper to ensure safer  
cutting action: plant it in the bark or surface of the trunk in  
order to maintain more control over the machine.  
Below are descriptions of typical cutting procedure to be  
adopted for specific situations. However, these should be  
assessed each time to calculate whether the method is  
most suitable or not, In order to use a method with the  
least possible risk.  
FELLING CUTS (fig.10)  
In order to ensure that the user has complete control over  
the tree fall, the cutting instructions are as follows:  
Trunk on the ground. (Risk of touching the ground with  
the chain once the bar has passed trough the trunk).  
(fig.5)  
The cut that controls the fall direction of the tree is to be  
executed first: First of all cut the UPPER PART of the  
directional notch on the side the tree must fall. Remain  
on the right hand side of the tree and cut using the chain  
pull method; then cut the LOWER PART that must meet  
Cut from top to bottom through the whole trunk. Towards  
the end of the cut, proceed very carefully to prevent the  
chain from hitting the ground. If it is possible, cut 2/3 of  
the trunk, roll it over, and cut the remaining third from top  
to bottom to limit the risk of the chain touching the  
ground.  
the end of the upper part. The depth of the directional  
1/  
notch must be  
4
of the trunk diameter, with an angle of at  
least 45° between upper and lower cut. The meeting  
point between the two sides of the notch is called  
“directional cut line” This line must be perfectly horizontal  
at right angles (90°) to the felling direction.  
Trunk supported at one end only (Risk of trunk  
breaking during cutting action). (fig.6)  
Begin the cut from underneath for about 1/3 of the  
diameter, and then finish the cutting action from the top to  
meet the undercut.  
The felling cut that provokes the tree fall, is performed at  
3 to 5cm above the lower part of the directional felling cut  
line, finishing at a distance of 1/10 of the trunk from the  
notch. Remain on the left hand side of the tree and cut  
using the chain pulling method and the spiked bumper.  
Check that the tree does not move in a direction other  
than that predicted for the fall. As soon as possible insert  
a felling lever or wedge into the cut. The uncut part of the  
trunk is called the “hinge”, as it is intended to guide the  
tree as it falls; in cases where the cuts are not sufficient,  
not straight, or have been cut through completely, the tree  
fall cannot be controlled (extremely dangerous!). For this  
reason the various cuts must be performed with great  
precision.  
Trunk supported at both ends. (Risk of pinching the  
chain). (fig.7)  
Begin the cut from above for about 1/3 of the diameter,  
and then continue from underneath to meet the overcut.  
Trunk laying on a slope. Always stand on the uphill side  
of the log. When ʻcutting throughʼ, to maintain complete  
control, release the cutting pressure near the end of the  
cut without relaxing your grip on the chainsaw handles.  
Do not let the chain contact the ground.  
When cutting operations are completed the tree will begin  
to fall. Where necessary help tree fall using wedges or  
felling levers.  
Tree felling.  
ATTENTION!: Never attempt to fell a tree if you do not  
have the necessary experience, and in any case never  
fell trees that have trunks with a diameter larger than the  
length of the bar! This operation is reserved for expert  
machine users with adequate equipment.  
Limbing  
Once the tree has been felled, the trunk must be limbed:  
in other words, the branches are removed from the trunk.  
Do not underestimate this operation because the large  
majority of kickback accidents occur during this stage.  
For this reason pay close attention to the position of the  
bar nose during cutting operations and always work on  
the left hand side of the trunk.  
When felling a tree, the aim is to have the tree fall in the  
most convenient position for the following limbing and  
bucking operations. (Avoid trees falling on top of other  
trees: Felling trees that are entangled with other trees is  
a very dangerous operation).  
First of all decide which is the best direction for the tree to  
fall by evaluating the following: objects or other plants  
around the tree, the inclination, the curve, wind direction,  
and greatest branch concentration. Take into account  
dead or broken branches that may break off during felling  
creating a further danger risk.  
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION  
This section contains information useful for maintaining the characteristic of ecocompatibility included in the  
origin design of the machine, and as regards proper use and disposal of chain oil  
USE OF THE MACHINE  
The operations of filling the oil tank should be carried out in such a way as to avoid spilling oil and  
contaminating the soil and the environment.  
DISPOSAL  
Do not dispose of the machine inappropriately when it is no longer usable. Deliver it to an authorized  
organization for proper disposal in compliance with the regulation in force.  
The symbol  
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused  
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this  
product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
The chain and chain guide are consumables and are not covered by the guarantee.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
Motor does Motor turns The machine Motor turns  
Braking  
not start  
with difficulty starts but  
improperly or devices do  
does not cut at reduced not stop the  
or loses  
power  
properly  
speeds  
chain properly  
Make sure the main  
line is powered  
Make sure the machine  
is properly plugged in  
Make sure your  
cable/ext. cord is not  
damaged  
Make sure that chain  
brake is not activated  
Check that chain is  
properly assembled  
and tensioned  
• •  
Check chain  
lubrification as in  
chapters F and G  
Make sure that the  
chain is sharp  
Contact your  
authorised centre  
• •  
• •  
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EU Certificate of Conformity  
The undersigned GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH, Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40, D-89079 Ulm, hereby certifies  
that, when leaving our factory, the units indicated below are in accordance with the harmonised EU  
guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the units  
are modified without our approval.  
Description of Unit......................Electric Chainsaw  
Type(s) ......................................CST3018, CST3518  
Year of CE Marking....................2009  
EU Directives:  
98/37/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC  
Harmonised EN:  
EN60745-1, EN60745-2-13, EN50366, EN55014-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-11  
Notified Body that carried out the EC type-examination  
in accordance with article 8 section 2c....... MEEI Kft., 1007  
Váci út 48/a-b  
1132 Budapest  
Hungary  
Certificate no. ............................................. M3 2992558  
Working area related emission characteristic Level LpA according to ISO 22868 given in the table.  
Vibrations Value ah according to ISO 22868 given in the table.  
The Noise Level LWA values according to 2000/14/EC are given in the table.  
Conformity Assessment Procedure............ Annex V  
Ulm 16/07/2009  
Peter Lameli  
Technical Dept. Manager  
Type  
Dry Weight (Kg)  
CST3018 CST3518  
5.4  
1.8  
180  
3/8  
1.3  
300  
106  
5.5  
1.8  
180  
3/8  
1.3  
350  
106  
Power (kW)  
3
Oil tank volume (cm )  
Chain pitch (inches)  
Chain gauge (mm)  
Maximum length of guide bar (mm)  
WA  
Measured Sound Power L (dB(A))  
WA  
Guaranteed Sound Power L (dB(A))  
108  
95  
108  
95  
pa  
Sound pressure Level L (dB(A))  
2
h
Value a (m/s )  
3.4  
1.5  
3.4  
1.5  
2
h
Uncertainty K of a (m/s )  
Mains-Impedance Zmax  
(Ω)  
0.382  
0.382  
Cutting Speed (m/s)  
10  
10  
EN 61000-3-11 Compliance statement  
Depending on the characteristics of the local electricity supply network, use of this product may result in  
short voltage drops at the instant of switching on. This may influence other electrical equipment e.g a  
momentary dimming of a lamp. If the Mains impedance Zmax of your electricity supply is less than the  
value shown in the table (applicable to your model) then these effects will not occur. The value of the  
network impedance may be determined by contacting your electricity supply authority  
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Deutschland / Germany  
GARDENA  
Cyprus  
Italy  
GARDENA Italia S.p.A.  
Russia / Россия  
FARMOKIPIKI LTD  
P.O. Box 7098  
74, Digeni Akrita Ave.  
1641 Nicosia  
ООО ГАРДЕНА РУС  
123007, г. Москва  
Хорошевское шоссе, д. 32А  
Тел.: (+7) 495 380 31 80  
Singapore  
Via Donizetti 22  
Manufacturing GmbH  
Central Service  
20020 Lainate (Mi)  
Phone: (+39) 02.93.94.79.1  
Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40  
D-89079 Ulm  
Phone: (+357) 22 75 47 62 [email protected]  
Japan  
Produktfragen:  
Czech Republic  
GARDENA spol. s r.o.  
Tuřanka 115  
Hy - Ray PRIVATE LIMITED  
40 Jalan Pemimpin  
#02-08 Tat Ann Building  
Singapore 577185  
KAKUICHI Co. Ltd.  
Sumitomo Realty &  
Development Kojimachi  
BLDG., 8F  
(+49) 731 490-123  
Reparaturen:  
(+49) 731 490-290  
627 00 Brno  
5-1 Nibanncyo, Chiyoda-ku Phone: (+65) 6253 2277  
Phone: (+420) 800 100 425  
Denmark  
Tokyo 102-0084  
Slovak Republic  
GARDENA Slovensko, s.r.o.  
Panónska cesta 17  
851 04 Bratislava  
Phone: (+81) 33 264 4721  
Latvia  
Argentina  
Husqvarna Argentina S.A.  
GARDENA  
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor  
Products  
Vera 745  
SIA „Husqvarna Latvija”  
(C1414AOO) Buenos Aires  
Phone: (+54) 11 4858-5000  
Australia  
Consumer Outdoor Products Phone: (+421) 263 453 722  
Salgsafdelning Danmark  
Box 9003  
Slovenia  
Bk·žu iela 6, Rœga, LV-1024  
Lithuania  
S-200 39 Malmö  
Estonia  
GARDENA d.o.o.  
Husqvarna Australia Pty. Ltd.  
UAB Husqvarna Lietuva  
Consumer Outdoor Products  
Ateities pl. 77C  
Brodišče 15  
8 Park Drive  
1236 Trzin  
Husqvarna Eesti OÜ  
Consumer Outdoor Products  
Kesk tee 10, Aaviku küla  
Rae vald, Harju maakond  
75305  
Dandenong UIC 3175  
Austria / Österreich  
GARDENA  
Phone: (+386) 1 580 93 32  
South Africa  
LT-52104 Kaunas  
Luxembourg  
Österreich Ges.m.b.H.  
Stettnerweg 11-15  
2100 Korneuburg  
GARDENA  
Finland  
South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.  
P.O. Box 11534  
Magasins Jules Neuberg  
39, rue Jacques Stas  
Luxembourg-Gasperich 2549  
Case Postale No. 12  
Luxembourg 2010  
Tel. : (+43) 22 62 7 45 45 36  
Belgium  
Vorna Valley 1686  
Phone: (+27) 11 315 02 23  
Spain  
Oy Husqvarna Ab  
Consumer Outdoor Products  
Lautatarhankatu 8 B / PL 3  
00581 HELSINKI  
GARDENA Belgium NV/SA  
Sterrebeekstraat 163  
1930 Zaventem  
Phone: (+352) 40 14 01  
Netherlands  
GARDENA IBÉRICA S.L.U.  
C/ Basauri, nº 6  
La Florida  
France  
Phone: (+32) 2 7 20 92 12  
Brazil  
GARDENA Nederland B.V.  
GARDENA  
28023 Madrid  
Postbus 50176  
PARIS NORD 2  
Phone: (+34) 91 708 05 00  
Sweden  
1305 AD ALMERE  
Phone: (+31) 36 521 00 00  
69, rue de la Belle Etoile  
BP 57080  
Palash Comércio e  
Importação Ltda.  
ROISSY EN FRANCE  
Rua São João do Araguaia, 338  
– Jardim Califórnia –  
Barueri – SP - Brasil –  
CEP 06409-060  
95948 ROISSY CDG CEDEX Neth. Antilles  
GARDENA  
Tél. (+33) 0826 101 455  
service.consommateurs@  
gardena.fr  
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor  
Products  
Jonka Enterprises N.V.  
Sta. Rosa Weg 196  
P.O. Box 8200, Curaçao  
Phone: (+599) 9 767 66 55  
New Zealand  
Försäljningskontor Sverige  
Box 9003  
Phone: (+55) 11 4198-9777  
Bulgaria  
Great Britain  
200 39 Malmö  
Husqvarna UK Ltd  
Switzerland / Schweiz  
Consumer Products  
Husqvarna Schweiz AG  
Industriestrasse 10  
5506 Mägenwil  
Preston Road  
Хускварна България ЕООД  
Aycliffe Industrial Park  
Newton Aycliffe  
County Durham  
DL5 6UP  
Husqvarna NZ Ltd.  
15 Earl Richardson Ave/  
Manukau City  
1799 София  
Бул. „Андрей Ляпчев” Nº 72  
Тел.: (+359) 2 80 99 424  
Canada  
Auckland  
info.gardena@  
husqvarna.co.uk  
Greece  
Norway  
GARDENA  
Phone: (+ 41) (0) 848 800 464  
Turkey  
GARDENA Canada Ltd.  
100 Summerlea Road  
Brampton, Ontario L6T 4X3  
Phone: (+1) 905 792 93 30  
Chile  
Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor  
Products  
Agrokip  
Psomadopoulos S.A.  
Ifaistou 33A  
GARDENA / Dost Di  
ş
Ticaret  
Salgskontor Norge  
Kleverveien 6  
Mümessillik A.  
Ş. Sanayi  
Industrial Area Koropi  
194 00 Athens Greece  
V.A.T. EL093474846  
Phone: (+30) 210 66 20 225  
Hungary  
Çad. Adil Sokak No.1  
Kartal - İstanbul  
1540 Vestby  
Poland  
Antonio Martinic y Cia Ltda.  
Phone: (+90) 216 38 93 939  
Cassillas 272  
GARDENA Polska Sp. z o.o.  
Centro de Cassillas  
Santiago de Chile  
Ukraine / Україна  
ТОВ «ГАРДЕНА УКРАЇНА»  
Васильківська, 34, 204-Г  
03022, Київ  
Szymanów 9 d  
05-532 Baniocha  
Phone: (+48) 22 727 56 90  
Portugal  
Phone: (+56) 2 20 10 708  
Costa Rica  
Husqvarna  
Magyarország Kft.  
Ezred u. 1- 3  
Тел. (+38 044) 498 39 02  
Compania Exim  
USA  
1044 Budapest  
Phone: (+36) 80 20 40 33  
Iceland  
GARDENA Portugal Lda.  
Sintra Business Park  
Edifício 1, Fracção 0-G  
2710-089 Sintra  
Euroiberoamericana S.A.  
Los Colegios, Moravia,  
200 metros al Sur del Colegi  
Saint Francis - San José  
Phone: (+506) 297 68 83  
Croatia  
Melnor Inc.  
3085 Shawnee Drive  
Winchester, VA 22604  
Phone: (+1) 540 722-9080  
Ó. Johnson & Kaaber  
Phone: (+351) 21 922 85 30  
Romania  
Tunguhalsi 1  
110 Reykjavik  
Ireland  
MADEXINTERNATIONAL SRL  
Soseaua Odaii 117-123,  
Sector 1,  
KLIS d.o.o.  
8860-20.960.03/ 0709  
© GARDENA  
Stanciceva 79  
Michael McLoughlin & Sons  
Hardware Limited  
Long Mile Road  
Dublin 12  
10419 Vukovina  
Manufacturing GmbH  
D-89070 Ulm  
Bucureєti, RO 013603  
Phone: (+40) 21 352 76 03  
Phone: (+385) 1 622 777 0  
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