NOTICE:
New chains tend to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension
as required.
NOTICE:
A chain tensioned while it is warm may be too tight upon cooling.
Check the cold tension before next use.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Remove the battery pack before performing any
maintenance; failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
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 that result from cutting 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.
NOTICE:
Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If