AAVIX AGT317, Owner'S Manual

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re-tension if necessary.
Adding Chain Oil
WARNING : To prevent dirt getting inside the tank, clean the oil tank cap before opening. Fresh
SAE30 weight motor oil may be substituted. Use only a good quality bar and chain oil.
1. Check the oil level during sawing work by checking the oil gauge.
2. Close the oil tank cap tightly and wipe away any spills.
WARNING: Never use the saw when the oil level is below the “MIN” mark. To prevent excessive
wear, the saw chain and guide bar must be evenly lubricated during operation. Lubrication is automatic.
Never work without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the entire cutting apparatus will quickly
become severely damaged. It is therefore important to check both chain lubrication and the oil gauge
every use. The service life of saw chains and guide bars depends to a large extent on the quality of the
lubricant used.
Checking the automatic lubrication
Before starting work, check the automatic chain lubrication and oil gauge. Switch on the chain saw and
hold it above the ground. Be careful not to allow the chain saw to touch the ground. For safety reasons it is
best to keep a clearance of at least 20cm(7.9inch). If you now see growing traces of oil, the chain
lubrication system is working correctly. If there are no traces of oil at all, try cleaning the oil outlet( Photo
A), the upper chain tensioning borehole and the oil duct (Photo B), or contact your Customer Service.
A B
Chain guard
The chain guard must be clipped onto the chain and sword as soon as the sawing work has been completed
and whenever the chainsaw has to be transported.
Chain brake
In the event of kick-back, the chain brake will be actuated via the hand guard. The hand guard is pushed
forwards by the back of the hand and this causes the chain brake to stop the chain saw, or rather the
motor.