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MS 440
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Adjustable flow oil pump is a special
option.
Different quantities of oil are required for
different bar lengths, types of wood and
cutting techniques.
Use the adjusting screw (1) (on
underside of machine) to vary the oil
feed rate as required.
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow rate
–
N
turn the adjusting screw to "E"
(Ematic position).
To increase oil feed –
N
turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Turn reduce oil feed –
N
turn the adjusting screw
counterclockwise.
NOTICE
The chain must always be wetted with a
film of lubricant.
N
Flip the bar – after each sharpening
and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
N
Periodically clean the oil inlet
hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
N
Measure groove depth – using the
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least this deep:
N
Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
Oil Quantity Control
001BA157 KN
1
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco
1/4“ P
4.0 mm
Rapid
1/4“
4.0 mm
2
3
1
143BA026 KN
Picco
3/8“ P
5.0 mm
Rapid
3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid
0.404“
7.0 mm