10. Maintenance
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WARNING
Before cleaning, the inspecting or repairing the
unit, make sure that engine has stopped and is
cool. Disconnect the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
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MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE
1.
Air filter
Dust on the cleaner surface can be removed by
tapping a corner of the cleaner against a hard surface.
To clean dirt in the meshes, split the cleaner into
halves
and
brush
in
compressed air, blow from the inside.
To assemble the cleaner halves, press the rim until it
clicks.
NOTE
When installing the main filter, make sure that the
grooves on the filter edge are correctly fit with the
projections on the cylinder cover.
2.
Oiling port
Dismount the guide bar and check the oiling port for
clogging.
3.
Guide bar
When the guide bar is dismounted, remove sawdust
in the bar groove and the oiling port. Grease the
nose sprocket from the feeding port on the tip of the
bar.
Oiling port
gasoline.
When
using
Oiling port
Grease port
Sprocket
4.
Others
Check for fuel leakage and loose fastenings and
damage to major parts, especially handle joints and
guide bar mounting. If any defects are found, make
sure to have them repaired before operating the saw
again.
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PERIODICAL SERVICE POINTS
1. Cylinder fins
Dust clogging between the cylinder fins will cause
overheating of the engine. Periodically check and
clean the cylinder fins after removing the air cleaner
and the cylinder cover. When installing the cylinder
cover, make sure that switch wires and grommets are
positioned correctly in place.
NOTE
Be sure to block the air intake hole.
2.
Fuel filter
(a) Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the
filler port.
Fuel filter
(b) Disassemble the filter and wash with gasoline,
or replace with a new one if needed.
NOTE
After removing the filter, use a pinch to hold
the end of the suction pipe.
When assembling the filter, take care not to
allow filter fibers or dust inside the suction
pipe.
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