Tightening And Checking The Saw Chain; Lubricating The Chain; Attaching The Boom (Extension); Fitting/Removing The Protective Guard - Zipper Maschinen ZI-GPS182J Manuel D'utilisation

12.1.6 Tightening and checking the saw chain

 Turn the chain-tensioner screw (46) in a clockwise direction using the flat-blade screwdriver to
increase the tension.
 The saw chain (31) must lie against the underside of the blade. Check whether the saw chain
(31) can be drawn by hand over the blade (30).

12.1.7 Lubricating the chain

 Never work without chain lubrication!
 If the saw chain runs dry, the cutting equipment may become irreparably
damaged in a short time. Always check chain lubrication and oil level in the tank
before starting work.
 While working, check whether the chain lubrication is working correctly.
 Remove the oil filler cap (28).
 Fill the oil tank (29) with approx. 140 ml of chain oil!
 The chain lubrication can be increased or decreased using the oil adjusting
screw (44).
 Press and then turn the oil adjusting screw (44) clockwise to decrease the
chain lubrication.
 Press and then turn the oil adjusting screw (44) anticlockwise to increase the
chain lubrication.

12.1.8 Attaching the boom (extension)

 Fit the boom (extension) (54) between the motor unit and the hedge trimmer/pole pruner.
 The assembly is carried out in the same manner as for the
attachments described previously.

12.1.9 Fitting/removing the protective guard

 Fold the metal sheet of the front boom (51) down slightly. The
protective cover (48) s positioned between the metal sheet and
the boom (51) mounting arm.
 The protective guard (48) is now attached to the front boom
(51) with 4 screws (47).
 Use the supplied Allen key and the open-ended spanner.
12.1.10

Installing/replacing the cutting blade

 Fit/remove the 3-section cutting blade as shown in Figures 1a–1f.
 Find the hole in the drive plate, align it with the opposite hole and block it with the supplied Allen
key.
 Place the 3-section cutting blade on the drive plate (see Fig. 1b). The label must be visible in
working position from above
 Fit the pressure plate over the thread on the splined shaft (see Fig. 1c).
 Fit the pressure plate cover (see Fig. 1d).
 Now tighten the nut 6(with the spark plug wrench anti clockwise. CAUTION! Left-hand thread!
(see Fig. 1f).
 The 3-section cutting blade is fitted with a plastic cover on delivery. This must be removed before
use and refitted during periods when not in use.
 Fit the cutting Strimmer cord protective guard C on the protective guard.
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