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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CHAIN TENSION:
Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug
on the bar, but loose enough to be pulled around by hand. (See Section chainsaw TENSION
ADJUSTMENT)
BREAKING IN A NEW SAW CHAIN:
A new chain and bar will need readjusting after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-
in period, and the interval between future adjustments will begin to lengthen quickly.
Over a period of time, however, the moving parts of the saw chain will become worn, resulting in
what is called CHAIN STRETCH. This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct
chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain.
Replace the chain
i. Remove the clamp knob (6) and the chain cover
ii. Fit the chain around the bar ensuring that the direction of the
chain is as depicted in the picture on the bar. Fit the chain
on the sprocket.
iii. Adjust the tension to ensure that there is not too much
slack in the chain. Pay attention to the correct
direction of the saw chain.
iv. Fit the chain cover to the power unit. While lifting the tip of
guide bar, tighten the bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand
tighten only!
NOTE!
A new chain will expand its length during the first
period of use. Check and re-adjust the tension frequently as a
loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itself and
the chain bar. If the saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TAUT,
the Vdrive wheel, the chain bar, the chain and the crank shaft
bearing will suffer premature wear.
CHAIN LUBRICATION:
Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working property. Keep the oil tank filled with
Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil.
Adequate lubrication of the bar and chain during cutting operations is essential to minimize
friction with the guide bar.
Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil. Running the saw dry or with too little oil will
decrease rapid cutting efficiency, shorten saw chain life, cause rapid dulling of the chain, and
lead to excessive wear of the bar from overheating. Too little oil is evidenced by smoke or bar
discoloration.
Chain Maintenance
WARNING:
Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chains as this
could could cause damage to the sprocket.
Direction of chain
Tension
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