To adjust the tension of the saw chain
WARNING:
incorrect tension can come loose from the
guide bar and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
1. Loosen the bar nut that holds the drive sprocket
cover and chain brake. Use the combination wrench.
2. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning screw. Use the combination wrench.
3. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the
guide bar.
4. Tighten the bar nut with the combination wrench and
lift the front of the guide bar at the same time.
5. Make sure that you can pull the saw chain around
freely by hand and that it does not hang from the
guide bar.
Note:
Product overview on page 2 for the
Refer to
position of the chain tensioning screw on your product.
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A saw chain with an
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication
Do a check of the saw chain lubrication each third
battery charge.
1. Start the product and let it run at full speed. Hold
the bar approximately 20 cm (8 inches) above a light
coloured surface.
2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a
clear line of oil on the surface less than 1 minute.
3. If the saw chain lubrication is not correct, do the
following checks.
a) Do a check of the oil channel in the guide bar
to make sure that it is not blocked. Clean if
necessary.
b) Do a check of the groove in the edge of the
guide bar to make sure that it is clean. Clean if
necessary.
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