Maintenance and Servicing
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1.
BEFORE EACH USE,
inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• dull or damaged saw chain
• proper chain brake operation
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2.
BEFORE FIRST USE AND BEFORE EACH
USE THEREAFTER,
make sure the Oil Tank
is filled with oil (not included). Refer to
Specifications Chart on page 6 for oil type.
3.
adjust
the Saw Chain tension as described under
Adjusting Saw Chain Tension on page 11.
4.
PERIODICALLY OR WHEN REPLACING SAW
turn the Chain GuideBar over to distribute
the wear on it. Replace the Guide Bar when bent,
cracked, or when the Saw Chain moves excessively
from side to side on the Guide Bar due to wear.
Refer to Chain Guide Bar Care on page 19.
5.
wipe the outside surface
of the Chainsaw with a clean, dry cloth. If
necessary use a mild detergent. Do not use
solvents. Do not immerse this tool in liquid.
6. Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Do not short,
incinerate or open battery.
7. Disconnect Battery Pack and store Battery Pack,
Charger, and tool in dry, indoor area out of reach
of children and away from metal objects (i.e.,
paperclips, coins) to prevent shorting.
Sharpening/Replacing the Saw Chain
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1. For smooth and safe operation,
always keep the Saw Chain cutters sharp.
2. Have the cutters sharpened by a qualified technician
when you notice any of the following symptoms:
a. The sawdust becomes powder-like.
b. You can’t make the cut without extra force.
c. The Chainsaw does not cut straight.
d. Vibration increases.
3. A Saw Chain that is damaged or too worn
to be restored to a useable condition by
sharpening will need to be replaced. Refer
to Replacing the Saw Chain on page 11.
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