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Operation
Observe the chapter “Assembling the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain”.
Clean oil and saw dust from the area under the plastic cover with a brush
or if possible use compressed air to blow it out. In particular be sure to
clean out the oil duct and the surrounding area.
Hints
The electric branch cutter is a rugged, powerful device. Nevertheless
please observe the below mentioned hints.
Always make sure that there is enough oil in the oil tank and that it does
run out. You can purchase chain saw oil based on caster oil from the
Westfalia Company in quantities of
1 Litre, article no. 76 65 27
5 Litres, article no. 76 63 78.
The chain should always be well-oiled, if necessary soak the chain in bio-
degradable chain saw oil before starting work. While using the saw, make
sure that the chain is always well-soaked in oil. If this is not the case,
manually oil the chain.
After each use, remove the sprocket cover and clean the area beneath.
Also clean the ventilation holes.
To keep the branch cutter at top performance the chain must be sharp. If
you notice that the branch cutter’s performance is not as it should be and
the chain does not cut the wood by itself, the chain should be sharpened.
Either use the Westfalia saw chain sharpener or have the chain sharpened
by a professional. When the chain is completely worn out, it should be
replaced. Saw chains are available from Westfalia.
Saw Chain, 1 Piece, 30 cm long, 33 Drive Links, Drive Link Thickness 1.1
mm, Inch 3/8” - article number 61 15 74.
Additional accessory:
Guide Bar for Branch Cutter, article number 55 59 79.
Drive Sprocket, article number 81 69 05. The drive sprocket should be
changed when it is completely worn.
Carrying Bag, dimensions, 166 x 30 x 12 mm, with sturdy zipper, carrying
handle and shoulder strap, with internal lashing straps for securing the
branch cutter - article number 17 03 08. The carrying bag protects the
branch cutter and its surroundings during transport or in storage. Ideal for
transporting by car.