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Item 63287
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Maintenance and Servicing
procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in
the off-position and remove the Battery pack before performing any procedure in this section.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
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.
IF THE SAW cHAIN BEcOMES LOOSE,
adjust
the Saw Chain tension as described under
Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
on page 11.
4.
pERIODIcALLy OR WHEN REpLAcING SAW
cHAIN,
turn the Chain Guide Bar 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.
WARNING! This tool comes with either
Oregon 90 or 91 chain Guide Bar and Saw
chain. When replacing Guide Bar, make sure
the replacement matches the Saw chain.
5.
AFTER USE,
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. 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
WARNING! Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the Saw chain.
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.
WARNING! This tool comes with either
Oregon 90 or 91 chain Guide Bar and Saw
chain. When replacing Saw chain, make sure
the replacement matches the Guide Bar.
