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Shut down the engine.
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Wear work gloves to protect hands.
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Chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar
and it must still be possible to pull the chain along the
bar by hand.
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If necessary, retension the chain.
Chain Lubricant
For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain
and guide bar –
use only an environmentally
compatible quality chain and bar lubricant with
non-fling additive is recommended.
The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on
the quality of the lubricant. It is therefore essential to
use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. If special
chain lubricant is not available, you may – in an emergen-
cy – use an HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with
a viscosity that suits the prevailing outside temperature.
Do not use waste oil!
Medical studies have shown that renewed contact
with waste oil can cause skin cancer. Moreover,
waste is environmentally harmful!
Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating
properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication.
Filling Chain Oil Tank
• A full chain oil tank is sufficient for only half a tankful of
fuel. Check the oil level regularly during cutting work.
Never allow the oil tank to run dry!
• Thoroughly clean the filler cap and area around it so
that no dirt can fall into the tank.
• Position the unit so that the filler cap faces up.
If the oil level in the tank does not go down, the reason
may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain
lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your servicing deal-
er for assistance if necessary.
Checking Chain Lubrication
GB-17
The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of
oil.
• Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the
tank before starting work.
Never operate your pruner without chain lubrica-
tion. If the chain is run dry, the whole cutting attach-
ment will be irretrievably damaged within a very
short time.
Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2
to 3 minutes. After breaking in the chain, check
chain tension and adjust if necessary – see chapter
„Checking Chain Tension“.
Fitting the Harness
The type and style of harness depend on the market.
• Put on the shoulder strap (1).
• Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook
(2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.
• Never carry the belt diagonally across your shoulders
and chest, but rather only on one shoulder, so that you
can rapidly move away from the tool in case of danger.
Starting / Stopping the Engine
• Remove the chain guard (scabbard). Check that chain
is not touching the ground or any other obstacles.
• Position the unit securely for starting: The powerhead
must rest on the engine support. Place the hook on the
cutting attachment on a raised support, e.g. a mound
or branch (see illustration).
