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Servicing
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Servicing
WARNING!
Risk of injuries or material damage.
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Only clean or service the device if the
motor is stationary and also the cutting
tool.
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Always remove the power pack prior to
working on the device.
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Repair and service work as well as the
replacement of safety elements must
be performed by a qualified expert or
workshop.
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Wear safety gloves before any work on
the chain.
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Always check the chain tension before each use
and check it regularly when using the chainsaw for
long periods.
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Regularly check the chain oil level.
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Arrange for the chain to be sharpened regularly by
a service centre.
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Once yearly, arrange for the tool to be inspected
and serviced by a service centre.
Cleaning
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After each use, clean the tool with a dry cloth or,
in the event of heavy soiling, with a brush, paying
particular attention to the ventilation slots.
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Carefully clean the chain after each use.
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Regularly clean the oil guidance groove (chain
running groove) on the bar using a soft brush.
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After use, spray the chain with conditioning oil to
ensure a long service life. Where possible, use an
environmentally friendly lubricant.
Attention!
Never spray the device with water or a pressure
washer.
Transport and storage
WARNING!
Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool.
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Before transport or storage, switch off
the device and wait until the cutting tool
comes to a standstill.
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Remove the power pack before transport
or storage and fit the protective cover.
Storage
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Perform cleaning and servicing work before
storage.
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Store the tool in a dry location out of the reach of
children.
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When storing, ensure that no chain lubricating oil
can run out.
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Place the tool in an as horizontal as possible posi -
tion with the oil tank closure facing upwards.
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If storing for longer periods (4 weeks or more), re -
move the chain lubricating oil, to prevent gumming
up of the lube oil pump.
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Store the power pack and tool separately.
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Store the power pack in a cool and dry loca -
tion. Recommended storage temperature ap -
prox. 18 °C.
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Keep the tool and especially its plastic compo -
nents away from brake fluids, petrol, mineral oil
containing products, penetrating oils etc. They
contain chemical substances that can damage, at -
tack or destroy the plastic components of the tool.
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Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain
substances that may have a highly corrosive effect
on the metal parts of the tool. Therefore do not
store your tool near to these substances.