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CHAIN MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain; these components are sharp
and may contain burrs.
Use only low-kickback chains on this saw. This fast cutting chain will provide kickback
reduction when properly maintained.
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly, even with very little pressure.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain. A dull saw chain cutter leads to increased physical
strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear.
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be maintained properly. The chain requires
sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through
the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of your chain,
consider the following:
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Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback.
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Raker (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases the potential for kickback. Not low
enough decreases cutting ability.
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If cutter teeth have hit hard objects, such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud
or sand on the wood, have the chain sharpened by a qualified service technician.
NOTE:
Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs
of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by
qualified service technician.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear for
maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and
damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults
should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur. A bar with any of the following faults
should be replaced.
- Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.
- Bent guide bar.
- Cracked or broken rails.
- Spread rails.
In addition, the guide bar has a sprocket at its tip. The sprocket must be lubricated weekly
with a grease syringe to extend the guide bar life. Use a grease syringe to lubricate weekly
with chain oil by means of the lubricating hole. Turn the guide bar and check that the
lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
- Do not store or transport the chain saw when it is running. Always remove the battery pack
before storing or transporting.
- Always place the guide bar sheath on the guide bar and chain before storing or transporting
the chain saw. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the chain.
- Clean the chain saw thoroughly before storing. Store the chain saw indoors, in a dry place
that is locked and/ or inaccessible to children.
- Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
