Husqvarna 325P5X manual Tensioning the chain, Lubricating cutting equipment

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Tensioning the chain

 

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WARNING! A slack chain may jump off and

 

cause serious or even fatal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

• The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is therefore important to adjust the chain regularly to take up the slack.

• Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently.

• Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.

-Undo the bar nut.

-Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise. Use a combination spanner or turn by hand. The chain should be tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar.

-Tighten the bar nut using the combination spanner. Check that the chain can be pulled round easily by hand.

Lubricating cutting equipment

WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting

!equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.

Chain oil

Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether it is warm summer or cold winter weather.

As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also biodegradable. We recommend the use of our own oil for both maximum chain life and to minimise environmental damage.

If our own chain oil is not available, standard chain oil is recommended.

In areas where oil specifically for lubrication of saw chains is unavailable, ordinary EP 90 transmission oil may be used.

Never use waste oil! This is dangerous for yourself, the machine and the environment.

Filling with chain oil

The oil pump is preset at the factory to satisfy most lubrication requirements. A full oil tank normally lasts about the same time as a full fuel tank. Therefore check the amount of oil in the oil tank when filling the fuel to prevent damage to the saw chain and bar that may arise due to a lack of lubrication.

Checking chain lubrication

Check the chain lubrication each time you refuel.

Aim the tip of the bar at a light coloured surface about 20 cm (8 inches) away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.

Adjusting chain lubrication

When cutting dry or hard species of wood it may be necessary to increase lubrication. Turn the adjuster screw anticlockwise to increase the oil flow. Remember that this will

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Contents 323P4 325P5X-series KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what?General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentMachine′s safety equipment Stop switchThrottle lock Vibration damping systemMuffler Cutting equipment Specification of bar and saw chainBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting raker clearance ChainGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth With a badly sharpened chainGeneral advice on setting raker clearance Setting the raker clearanceSharpening cutting teeth If the raker clearance is too largeTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentChecking wear on cutting equipment Chain What to do if lubrication does not workChain drive sprocket Increase the risk of accidentsAssembly Assembly of the saw attachment 325P5 Fitting the impact guard 325P5Dismantling Fuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Transport and storageFuelling Two-stroke oilMixing Petrol, litre Two-stroke oil LitreStarting and Stopping Check before startingStarting and stopping Cold engineStarting StoppingSafety instructions regarding the surroundings Safety instructions while workingWorking Techniques General working instructionsSafety instructions after completing work Basic working techniquesWithout having the cutting attachment in full view Maintenance CarburettorFine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettorMuffler High speed jet HCleaning the air filter Cooling systemSpark plug Air filterOiling the air filter Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical Data Technical dataEC-declaration of conformity Bar and chain combinationsApplies to Europe only Attachments Art No Use with´z+HB,¶6R¨ Page 1140341-26 ´z+HB,¶6R¨ ´z+HB,¶6R¨