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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
BREAKING IN A NEW SAW CHAIN
A new chain will need to be readjusted after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-
in period, future adjustments will be required less often.
OIL PASSAGES
Oil passages on the bar should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain
during operation.
NOTE:
The condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages are clear, the
chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within 30 seconds of starting the saw.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A good preventative maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase life
and maintain performance of your chainsaw. This maintenance checklist is a guide for such
a program. Cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement may be required under certain
conditions and at more frequent intervals than those indicated.
Maintenance check list
Item
Action
Each use
Hours of operation
10 20
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
Inspect and tighten
x
Air filter
Clean
x
Spark Plug
Clean/Adjust/Replace
x
*
Chain brake
Test
x
Chain bar
Turn over
x
* Replace spark plug
STORAGE
Never put a chainsaw into storage for longer than 30 days without carrying out the following
steps.
•
Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release any pressure in tank.
•
Carefully drain the fuel tank.
•
Start the engine and let it run until the unit stops to remove fuel from carburettor.
•
Allow the engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
CAUTION!:
During normal operation the chain brake, clutch cover, bar and chain
are lubricated with chain oil. After use, oil will drain for many weeks and pool on the
surface underneath the chainsaw.
Place the chainsaw on a protected surface to contain the draining lubricating oil when
not being used.
RETURNING THE SAW BACK INTO OPERATION
•
Remove spark plug.
•
Clean the spark plug and check that the electrode gap is correct.
•
Fill fuel tank with proper fuel/oil mixture.
•
Fill the chain oil tank.
