9. Maintenance (EX-PS only)

EX-PS

MA4

EX-PS

MA5

EX-PS

MA6

The bar rail should always be a square. Check for wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn. Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced.(MA4)

(1)Ruler

(2)Gap

(3)No gap

(4)Chain tilts

■SPROCKET

Check for extensive wear, and replace it when the teeth are worn over 0.3mm. (MA5)

(1) Sprocket

■SAW CHAIN

WARNING

It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp.

Your cutters need to be sharpened when:

•Sawdust becomes powder-like.

•You need extra force to saw in.

•The cut way does not go straight.

•Vibration increases.

•Fuel consumption increases.

Cutter setting standards:

WARNING

Be sure to wear safety gloves.

Before filing:

•Make sure the saw chain is held securely.

•Make sure the engine is stopped.

•Use a round file of proper size for your chain.

Chain type :

90SG

File size :

5/32 in (4.0mm)

Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated. (MA6)

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RedMax EX-BC manual EX-PS MA4 MA5 MA6, Sprocket, SAW Chain