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ASSEMBLY
Checking the automatic chain lubrication
Regularly check the functionality of the automatic chain lubrication in order to prevent
overheating and the subsequent damage to the guide bar and saw chain associated with
it. For this purpose, align the guide bar tip against a smooth surface (board, cut-in of a tree)
and allow the chainsaw to run. If an increasing amount of oil appears, the automatic chain
lubrication functions properly. If no clear trace of oil appears, please contact our customer
service or a similarly qualified workshop.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the surface during the process. Maintain a sufficient safety clearance (approx.
20
cm).
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Rotate the chain tensioning knob clockwise to increase the chain tension.
Rotate the chain tensioning knob anticlockwise to loosen the saw chain.
5) The saw chain is correctly tensioned if it can be raised approx. 2 mm in the centre of the
guide bar.
6) Tighten the fixing knob to make sure the guide bar has been securely tightened.
Note: The tension is correct when the chain snaps back after being pulled away 2 mm from
the guide bar. There should be no sag between the chain and the guide bar.
CAUTION!
All chain links must lie properly in the guide groove of the guide bar.
WARNING!
Do not over tension the chain as this will lead to excessive wear and will reduce the life of bar
and chain. Over tensioning also reduce the amount of cuts you should get.
NOTE:
A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the
guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
The chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar
groove.
During normal operation, the temperature of the chain will increase. The drive links of a
correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately .050 in. out of the bar groove.
NOTE:
New chains tends to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as required.
CAUTION!
Chain tensioned while warm, may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before
next use.
Saw chain lubrication
CAUTION!
Always pull out the mains plug before inspection and adjustment work. Always
wear protective gloves when carrying out work on the chainsaw in order to prevent injury.
Attention! Never operate the chain without sawchain oil! The use of the chainsaw without
sawchain oil or with an oil level below the minimum oil level mark results in damage to the
chainsaw!
CAUTION!
Only use special chainsaw oil. The warranty is voided with the use of used oil.
Filling the oil tank
Place the chainsaw on a level surface.
• Clean the area around the oil tank cap and then open it. (Fig. K)
• Fill the oil tank with chainsaw oil. In doing so, make sure that no dirt gets into the oil tank so
that the oil nozzle does not clog.
• Close the oil tank cap.
• View the oil by checking the oil indicator. (Fig. L)
