jobmate YT4997, User Manual

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OPERATION (CONT.) MAINTENANCE
The following suggestions deal with the daily maintenance of the chainsaw. In the
event of failure contact an authorised service centre.
• Ensure that the electric power cord is not damaged.
• Ensure that the motor and cooling slots are unobstructed.
• If there is a reduction in motor powe
r , the carbon brushes may need replacing.
• Clean the chain brake and ensure that it works properl y.
• Check there is sufficient chain-bar oil.
• Check the bar wears.
• Ensure that oil-ways are unobstructed.
• Clean the chain guide on the ba
r.
• Check the chain tension, sharpen the blades and check their condition.
• Check the guide bar sprocket.
This chainsaw meets all legislation requirements; in order to avoid injures all repairs
Seek qualified advice from your point of purchase with regards to the recommended
chain oil for use with this chainsaw.
Tips for using your electric chainsaw:
It is highly recommended that, once the chain loses its abil ity to cut cleanly and
safely, it is repl aced. It is po ss ibl e, however, to sharpe n the existing chain if done
carefully. T o sharpen the chain, refer to the instructions below:
• Disconnect from the mains supply.
• Use protective gloves.
• Ensure the chain is correctly tensioned.
• Engage the chain brake to lock the chain on the ba
r.
• File at an angle perpendicular to the ba r, and 38° to the direction of travel.
• File each tooth from inside towards outside onl y.
• Sharpen each tooth equally by using the same number of strokes.
• Check the safety depth gauge height every 5 chains sharpening.
restored.
• Use a depth gauge measuring instrument to check the height of the depth gauge.
Depth gauge measuring jigs are available from most reputable tool merchants.
Never use the chainsaw in the rain or in the humid condition.
If the c
abl e extension is damaged. Unplu g the chainsaw immediately. Don ’t wor k
with a damaged c able . Che c k that the chainsaw is not damaged. Before using
the machine again, chec k the safety devices and ma k e sure they all wor k . All the
to ensure that the chain saw works correctly. Any damaged security device or any
damaged pa rt must suita b ly b e re p aired or b e immediately re p laced b y a s p ecialized
technical service unless the instruction manual says otherwise.