MTD Yard Machines MTD1435a Manuel D'utilisation page 20

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Breaking in a New Saw Chain
A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after
as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in
period, and the interval between future adjustments will
begin to lengthen quickly.
WARNING:
from a loop of chain. This could cause dam-
age to the sprocket.
Chain Lubrication
Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working
properly. Keep the oil tank filled with Genuine Factory
Parts Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil.
Adequate lubrication of the bar and chain during cutting
operations is essential to minimize friction with the guide
bar.
Never starve the bar and chain of lubricating oil.
Running the saw dry or with too little oil will decrease
cutting efficiency, shorten saw chain life, cause rapid
dulling of chain, and lead to excessive wear of bar from
overheating. Too little oil is evidenced by smoke or bar
discoloration.
Chain Sharpening
Chain sharpening requires special tools to ensure that
cutters are sharpened at the correct angle and depth.
For the inexperienced chain saw user, we recommend
that the saw chain be professionally sharpened by the
nearest Authorized Service Center. If you feel comfort-
able sharpening your own saw chain, special tools are
available from your Authorized Service Center.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
There may be other quality equivalent replacement com-
ponents for achieving kickback protection.
Bar Length Drive Links
16" Bar
18" Bar
INERTIA CHAIN BRAKE
NOTE: THIS SAW IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INERTIA
CHAIN BRAKE. IF THE SAW KICKS BACK
WHILE IN USE, THE INERTIA OF THE MOVING
SAW WILL ACTIVATE THE BRAKE. A BRAKE
BAND AROUND THE CLUTCH DRUM ACTI-
VATES AND STOPS THE MOVING CHAIN.
Never have more
than 3 links removed
56 DL
62 DL
ACTION
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CHAIN BRAKE ® OPERATIONAL TEST
Test the Chain Brake ®
tion.
Perform a Chain Brake
ing extensive cutting, and definitely following any Chain
Brake ® service. Test the Chain Brake:
1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.
2. Start engine.
3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Fig.
33).
4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not
Chain Brake® lever (C)] firmly (Fig. 33).
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then
immediately activate the Chain Brake® lever (C)
(Fig. 42).
WARNING:
deliberately. Keep the chain from touching
anything; don't let the saw tip forward.
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, immedi-
ately release the throttle trigger.
WARNING:
and take your unit to the nearest Authorized
Service Center for service.
7. If Chain Brake ® functions properly, turn the engine
off and return the Chain Brake
GAGED position.
A
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periodically to ensure proper func-
® test prior to initial cutting, follow-
Activate the Chain
Brake ® slowly and
If chain does not
stop, turn engine off
® to the DISEN-
B
C
Fig. 42