Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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Chain bar maintenance
Regular lubrication of the chain bar (guide rail for
the chain and teeth) is essential. The chain bar
needs the maintenance described in the
following section in order for the saw to work at
an optimum level of performance.
Caution:
The sprocket tip on your new saw
has been pre-lubricated at the factory. Failure to
lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained
below will result in poor performance and
seizure, voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
Tools for lubrication
The Lube Gun is recommended for applying
grease to the guide bar sprocket tip. The Lube
Gun is equipped with a needle nose tip which is
necessary for the efficient application of grease
to the sprocket tip.
To lubricate sprocket tip
Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recommended
after 10 hours of use or once a week, which ever
occurs first. Always thoroughly clean guide bar
sprocket tip before lubrication.
Note:
The saw chain does not have to be
removed in order to lubricate the teeth of the
chain bar. Lubrication is possible during work, with
the engine switched off.
Warning:
Wear heavy duty work gloves
when handling the bar and chain.
1. Set the On/Off switch to “Stop (0)”.
2. Clean the guide bar sprocket tip.
3. Using the Lube Gun (optional), insert needle
nose into the lubrication hole and inject
grease until it appears at outside edge of
sprocket tip (Fig .34).
4. Rotate saw chain by hand. Repeat
lubrication procedure until the entire sprocket
tip has been greased.
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