WARNING
If the drive links are not directionally aligned one
behind the other correctly, the diamond abrasive
chain and chain sprocket will be damaged
beyond repair.
NOTICE
Diamond abrasive chain 36 GGM can be moun‐
ted in any orientation.
► Position the left locating hole (5) over the peg
of the tensioner slide – simultaneously place
the diamond abrasive chain over the sprocket
wheel (3)
► Turn screw (4) to the right until there is very lit‐
tle diamond abrasive chain sag on the under‐
side of the bar and the lugs of the drive links
engage in the bar groove
► Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the nuts
only fingertight.
► Go to chapter "Tensioning the diamond abra‐
sive chain"
6
Tension Diamond Abrasive
Chain
1
241
1BA0015 KN
Re-tensioning during cutting work:
► Shut off the engine
► Wear work gloves to protect your hands
► Loosen nuts
► Raise the guide bar at the nose
► Use the screwdriver to turn the screw (1) to
the right to distance (a) = approx. 5 mm
If the distance (a) = approx. 5 mm cannot be set
due to an elongated diamond abrasive chain,
move guide bar – see installing "Guide bar and
diamond abrasive chain".
► Raise the guide bar further and tighten the
nuts securely
241
1BA0045 KN
► Check tension of diamond abrasive chain –
diamond abrasive chain can be pulled across
the guide bar by hand
A new diamond abrasive chain will need to be
retensioned more frequently than one that has
already been in use for an extended period.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions"
7
Check Tension of Diamond
Abrasive Chain
a
241
1BA016 KN
► Shut off the engine
► Diamond abrasive chain can sag a maximum
of a = 15 mm
► Retension diamond abrasive chain if neces‐
sary – see "Tensioning the diamond abrasive
chain".
If the diamond abrasive chain sags too much,
this leads to significantly increased wear of the
cutting attachment.
A new diamond abrasive chain will need to be
retensioned more frequently than one that has
already been in use for an extended period.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions"
8
Fuel
Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and
engine oil.
English
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