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achieve the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for
the depth gauge.
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Place the depth gauge tool over the chain. Detailed
information regarding the use of the depth gauge tool
will be found on the package for the depth gauge tool.
Use the flat file to file off the tip of the depth gauge
that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The
depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel
resistance as you draw the file along the depth gauge
tool.
Tensioning the chain
The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is
therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up
the slack.
Check the chain tension every time you refuel.
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Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain
brake. Use the combination spanner. Then tighten the
bar nuts by hand as tight as you can.
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Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening
the chain tensioning screw using the combination
spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the
underside of the bar.
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Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nuts
while lifting the tip of the bar at the same time. Check
that you can pull the chain round freely by hand and
that it does not sag from the underside of the bar.
The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chainsaws
varies from model to model. See instructions under What is
what? to find out where it is on your model.
Lubricating cutting equipment
Chain oil
Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and
maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is
warm summer or cold winter weather.
As a chainsaw manufacturer, we have developed an optimal
chain oil that has a vegetable oil base.
Never use waste oil! Using waste oil can be dangerous to
you and can damage your chainsaw and the environment.
Filling with chain oil
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All our chainsaws have an automatic chain lubrication
system. On some models the oil flow is also adjustable.
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The saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so
that the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil.
However, this safety feature requires that you:
a. Use the right sort of chain oil (if the oil is too thin it
will run out before the fuel);
b. Adjust the carburettor as recommended (a lean
mixture may mean that the fuel lasts longer than
the oil); and
c. Use the recommended cutting equipment (a bar
that is too long will use more chain oil).
Checking chain lubrication
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Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel.
Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about
20cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4
throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light
surface.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! A slack chain may jump off the
bar and cause serious or even fatal injury.
NOTE: A new chain has a running-in period during
which you should check the tension more frequently.
WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting
equipment may cause the chain to snap,
which could lead to serious, even fatal
injuries.
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