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B
A
C
OIL STRAINER
•
Check periodically.
1.
Do not allow dust to enter oil tank.
2.
Clogged oil strainer will affect the normal lubricating system
3.
Using a wire bent into the shape of a hook, pull strainer out
through oil port and inspect strainer.
4.
If the strainer is dirty, clean with suitable cleaning fluid.
5.
If the inside of the oil tank is dirty, rinse with suitable cleaning
fluid.
FUEL STRAINER
1.
Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank.
2.
Clogged strainer will cause difficulty in starting engine or
abnormalities in engine performance.
3.
Using a wire bent into the shape of a hook, pull strainer out
through gas port, and inspect strainer.
4.
If the strainer is dirty, clean with suitable cleaning fluid.
5.
If the inside of the tank is dirty, rinse with suitable cleaning
fluid.
GUIDE BARS AND OIL HOLES
• Follow instructions for “Guide Bar and Saw Chain – Install/Re-
move” .
•
Clean after each use
-
Clean the grooves (A) of the guide bar with a small screwdriver.
-
Clean oil holes (B) with a wire.
NOTE: Symmetrical shaped Guide Bars should be inverted
each time the chain is removed to extend guide bar life.
SPROCKET
•
A damaged sprocket (C) will cause premature damage or wear of
saw chain.
•
Clean sprocket, clutch and bar mount area before installation of
bar.
•
Check sprocket when you install new chain. When outer diameter
of sprocket is worn 0.5mm (.020”) or more, replace it.
IMPORTANT
Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash the guide
bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat metal parts with
light oil.
Worn : 0.5 mm
C
