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SAFET
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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 unplug the tool from its electrical outlet 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:
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• damaged cord/electrical wiring
• cracked or broken parts
• dull or damaged Saw Chain
• 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 Bar and Chain Oil (not included).
3.
IF THE SAW cHAIN BEcOMES LOOSE,
adjust
the Saw Chain tension as described under
Adjusting Saw Chain Tension
on page 10.
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.
5.
AFTER USE,
wipe the outside surface
of the Chain Saw with a clean, dry cloth.
If necessary use a mild detergent. Do not use
solvents. Do not immerse this tool in liquid.
6.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
chain Guide Bar care
1. Remove the Chain Guide Bar
periodically to clean and lubricate.
2. Deburr rails of Guide Bar as needed. Use
a flat file to make side edges square.
3. Remove sawdust and sap from the
Bar Groove using a Guide Bar cleaning
tool (sold separately), then lubricate the
nose sprocket at the ports with grease.
Oil Holes
Groove
Grease port
Figure M: cleaning and Lubricating Guide Bar
4. Reverse the Guide Bar when replacing the
Saw Chain to prevent uneven wear.
5. The rails of the Guide Bar groove should
always be parallel to each other. Place a
ruler along the surface of the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain. If there is a gap, the bar is normal.
Straight
Guide Bar
Ruler
Rail
Saw
chain
Gap
Figure N: Normal Guide Bar
If the ruler is flush with the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain, or the Chain tilts to one side, then
the Bar is worn and needs to be replaced.
Ruler
Worn
Guide Bar
Tilting Saw
chain
Figure O: Worn Guide Bar
