A chainsaw is an indispensable tool in the household. Many different types, brands and models complicate the process of choosing the right unit. Chainsaws for wood are the most popular on the market, but there can be many problems with choosing such a tool. Both beginners and professionals should pay attention to the German SOLO chainsaws.
Tool application
SOLO chainsaws are designed only for sawing wooden objects or the tree itself. Using the tool for other materials is strictly prohibited.
The procedure for working with a chainsaw:
- Squeeze full throttle.
- Bring the chainsaw to the sawing object.
- Place the locking grip on the object and turn on the device.
- Use the rotary motion to move the cloth down.
- Start the sawing process.
For cross cutting, the workpiece must be stably fixed. The area on which the work takes place must be completely cleaned of foreign objects (nails, stones, sand, construction and other debris). The importance of this is that the presence of foreign objects can affect the risk of kickback from the Solo by AL-KO chainsaw.
If individual objects are sawn, then first they need to be firmly fixed, for example, with a goat. It is strictly forbidden to hold the sawn object or ask other people to help with this. This can result in personal injury and even more serious consequences. When working with logs, you need to remember about the possibility of twisting and in every possible way to avoid it.
When sawing tree trunks (in the garden, in the forest), you need to start cutting from the discharge side. It is also important to remember that in the process of sawing a high probability of jamming the chain. To avoid this, you need to move the cut to the side (keep the saw at an angle to the trunk).
When cutting branches, it is forbidden to carry out work while standing on a tree trunk. Small branches are best removed manually so that they do not interfere with the sawing. For accurate and safe operation, you need to monitor the position of the branches and trunk.
Sawing a tree is the most dangerous and time-consuming process. For such work, it is better to have the necessary knowledge and experience. Before starting the process, you need to make sure of the following:
- Set the exact direction of the fall of the barrel.
- Assess the characteristics of the tree (height, natural slope, strength).
- Make sure that there are no random people near the place of work.
Features of SOLO chainsaws
All devices of this brand have the following characteristics:
- high power (which allows you to handle even the trunks of very thick trees);
- stability during operation (minimum chance of recoil and injuries);
- enhanced cutting ability.
The SOLO chainsaw range includes domestic, semi-professional, professional, felling and special models.
Home appliances are ergonomic, compact and light in weight, which will simplify the work of an unprofessional user.
Semi-professional models are suitable for both domestic and farm work. For example, for cutting old apple trees or sawing logs.
Professional chainsaws are designed for people with experience with this device. Among this line, one can distinguish saws for crowning trees and various high-altitude work.
Contents of delivery
The AL-KO SOLO 636 chainsaw is supplied partially disassembled. The kit includes:
- Chainsaw.
- Chain.
- Protective circuit.
- The cloth.
- Candle wrench with a screwdriver.
- Extra screwdriver.
- User's manual.
Refueling oil and fuel mixture
All SOLO chainsaw models are refueled with a mixture of gasoline and oil called fuel. You can also use special fuel mixtures that are suitable for two-stroke engines. You can buy them in specialized stores.
To prepare the mixture yourself you need to take unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 92 or 95. It is forbidden to use gasoline with a number less than 92. For the first five gas stations it is better to take 25 units of gasoline and 1 unit of oil, that is, oil should be 4% of the mixture. For subsequent procedures, you need to adhere to a ratio of 50: 1 (2% oil and 98% gasoline). If the mixture is prepared in advance, then it should not be stored for more than 3 weeks.
When filling fuel, it is necessary to strictly follow the following rules:
- When refueling a chainsaw, the engine must always be turned off.
- The place where the process is carried out must be clean and away from fire and flammable objects.
- The saw must be held so that the fuel cap is facing up.
- Pour the mixture only to the bottom edge.
- It is better to refuel using a funnel with a mesh.
Rules of operation and maintenance
All technical repairs and maintenance of the SOLO 636 chainsaw and its structural units, especially those that are important in terms of the safety of using the tool, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In case of lack of knowledge and special skills, it is better to contact specialized workshops.
If after independent repair and restoration work the tool became unusable, then it will be impossible to apply for a free warranty service. If the work is nevertheless carried out with your own hands, then you must strictly follow all safety instructions.
To increase the life of the chainsaw, you need to check all available screws and nuts every 5 hours of operation, and if necessary, tighten them.
The tool should be stored only with the protective chain on it in a dry place inaccessible to children. It is better to store a chainsaw with a filled tank and away from sources of fire. If the appliance has not been used for more than a month, then the fuel and oil tanks for chain lubrication must be emptied and then carefully processed using only environmentally friendly cleaning compounds. After that you need to start the saw with an empty tank and wait until it dies.
Safety regulations
The SOLO 642 chainsaw is a dangerous tool, so when working with it, the following rules must be observed:
- if necessary, work in conditions of increased dryness, you must keep a fire extinguisher ready;
- without special training it is forbidden to use a saw to people under the age of 18;
- it is forbidden to use a chainsaw while intoxicated or altered consciousness (taking drugs and psychotropic drugs, medications that affect concentration and motor function);
- use the tool only if it is fully operational;
- if the chainsaw is not used for a long time, it must be placed in storage so that it is not dangerous.
Manufacturer's Warranty
All SOLO chainsaw models are covered by the warranty, according to which the manufacturer assumes all expenses for repair and restoration of the tool for the entire period (usually five years).
In case of detection of manufacturing defects or manufacturing defects in the unit, it is subject to warranty replacement with a similar model.
It is important to remember that the warranty periods may vary and depend on the country of purchase and a number of other factors. Responsibility for the implementation of the warranty agreement lies entirely with the seller of the instrument.
Chainsaw SOLO: reviews
The popularity of this brand in the Russian market is still not very high, but all the available reviews speak in favor of models from SOLO. A distinctive feature that most attracts customers is the availability of various models, so both a beginner and a professional can find the right tool.