GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

536 LiXP

Loosen the bar nut that holds the drive sprocket cover. Use the kombination spanner.

Raise the tip of the bar and stretch the chain by tightening the chain tensioning screw using the combination spanner. Tighten the chain until it does not sag from the underside of the bar.

Use the combination spanner to tighten the bar nut while holding up the tip of the bar. Check that you can pull the saw chain round freely by hand, and that there is no slack on the underside of the bar.

The position of the chain tensioning screw on our chain saws varies from model to model. See the What is what? section to find out where it is on your model.

436 Li

Release the knob by folding it out until it snaps open.

Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the drive sprocket cover.

Adjust the tension on the chain by turning the chain tensioner wheel down (+) for tighter tension and up (- ) to loosen the tension.

Tighten the bar clutch by turning the knob clockwise.

Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning.

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.

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