SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C Checking chain lubrication
EChecking wear on cutting equipment
Saw chain
•Check the chain lubrication
each time you refuel.
Aim the tip of the saw at a light coloured surface about 20 cm away. After 1 minute running at 3/4 throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface.
If the chain lubrication is not working:
1 Check that the oil channel |
in the bar is not |
obstructed. Clean if |
Check the saw chain daily for:
•Visible cracks in rivets and links.
•Whether the chain is stiff.
•Whether rivets and links are badly worn.
We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly it is worn.
When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 mm the chain must be replaced.
min 4 mm |
(0,16") |
| necessary. |
2 | Check that the groove in |
| the edge of the bar is |
| clean. Clean if necessary. |
3 | Check that the bar tip |
sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip is not blocked.
Clean and lubricate if necessary.
If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above measures you should contact your service agent.
D Lubricating the bar tip sprocket
•Lubricate the bar tip sprocket each time you refuel. Use the special grease gun and a good quality bearing grease.
F Chain drive sprocket
Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive.
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