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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
After every use,clean the device.
Regularly, depending on the conditions of use:
• Re-tighten the saw chain.
• Clean guide bar oil guide groove.
• Sharpen the saw chain.
• Check the saw chain oil level, top up if necessary.
WARNING! Do not use water or liquid cleaning products.
CAUTION! Clean the device after every use. An unclean device will lead to material damage and
malfunctions.
• Use a damp cloth and a soft brush to clean the device.
• Take off the chain over and then remove the deposits on the guide rail, saw chain, chain wheel and chain cover with
a soft brush.
• Keep the ventilation slots clean and free of dust.
RE-TIGHTENING THE SAW CHAIN
The saw chain must not sag, although it should be possible to pull it 1-2 mm away from the guide bar in
the centre of the guide bar. Turn the hand wheel anticlockwise, sufficiently that the guide bar can be moved
by hand.
• Turn the chain tensioning wheel, so that the chain is tensioned.
• Turn the saw chain by hand, to check it runs freely. It must glide freely in the rail.
• Tighten the hand wheel for fastening the rail and chain cover.
NOTE: The tension of a new chain must be checked after a few minutes in operation, and adjusted if
necessary. Apply the chain brake.
CLEANING THE GUIDE BAR OIL GUIDE GROOVE
• Dismantle the guide bar.
• Clean the oil guide groove of dirt with a suitable tool.
• Use a plastic spatula, do not use steel tools!
• Refit the guard bar.
SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN
Special tools are required to sharpen the saw chain; these ensure that the chain cutting edges are
sharpened at the correct angle and to the correct depth. We recommend having the saw chain sharpened
by a specialist.
