Parkside PBKS 53 A2 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 19

Note
The device should be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
Only carry out cleaning and maintenance work to the extent
specified in this operating manual. Further work must be car-
ried out by qualified specialists.
Maintenance work must be carried out regularly (see chapter
"Maintenance intervals").
13.1 Cleaning the engine unit
m WARNING
Danger of burning!
Do not touch hot silencers, cylinders or cooling fins.
• Keep protective devices, air vents and the engine housing
as free of dust and dirt as possible. Blow it out with low-
pressure compressed air.
• Clean the device at regular intervals using a damp cloth
and a little detergent. Make sure that no water can pen-
etrate the device interior.
13.2 Cleaning the air filter
Fouled air filters diminish the engine output due to reduced air
supply to the carburettor.
Regular inspection is therefore essential. The air filter (33)
should be checked regularly and cleaned as required.
The air filter (33) must be checked more frequently in the case
of very dusty air.
• Loosen the catch for the air filter cover (5) by turning it anti-
clockwise.
• Remove the air filter cover (3).
• Remove the air filter (33).
• Clean the air filter (33) by knocking out or blowing out (with
compressed air).
The re-assembly takes place in reverse order.
m ATTENTION
Never clean the air filter (33) with petrol or flammable sol-
vents.
13.3 Cleaning the chain drive
m WARNING
Danger of injury!
Always wear protective gloves when touching the saw chain
(17). Danger of injury due to the sharp cutting teeth!
Note
Clean the chain drive after each use.
• Set the chainsaw down on a level and stable surface.
• Pull the front hand guard (1) back as far as it will go to
release the chain brake (see fig. D).
• Turn the chain tensioning screw (21) anti-clockwise using
the slotted screwdriver (31) to reduce the tension.
• Remove the two fixing nuts (20) with the spark plug wrench
(31).
• Remove the chain cover (22).
• Carefully remove the saw chain (17) from the guide rail (16)
and the chain wheel (26).
• Remove the guide rail (16). Clean them with a brush.
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• Now thoroughly clean the entire chain drive area and the
chain cover (22) with a brush or by blowing it out (with
compressed air).
The re-assembly takes place in reverse order.
13.4 Maintenance of the spark plug
• Remove the air filter (33) as described in 13.2 "Cleaning
the air filter".
• Remove the spark plug connector (34) by turning it to the
left and right and pulling it at the same time. Hold and pull
the spark plug connector (34) by the connector only. Never
pull on the cable!
• Loosen the spark plug with the enclosed spark plug wrench
(31).
• The re-assembly takes place in reverse order.
Electrode gap = 0.6 mm (distance between the electrodes,
between which the ignition spark is generated). Check the
spark plug for contamination for the first time after 10 operat-
ing hours and clean it with a copper wire brush if necessary.
Then service the spark plug every 50 operating hours.
13.5 Maintenance of the chain lubrication
• See chapter "Checking and adjusting chain lubrication".
13.6 Maintenance of the carburettor settings
• If the saw chain (17) moves at idle or the engine stops by
itself when the throttle is released, a carburettor adjustment
must be made.
Note
Have carburettor adjustments (e.g. idle speed) carried out
only by qualified specialists to avoid engine damage.
13.7 Maintenance of the guide bar
• Remove any burrs on the edge of the guide bar using a
metal file.
• Clean the groove of the guide bar (16) using a brush or
compressed air. Replace the guide bar (16) as soon as the
groove is worn.
• Turn the guide rail (16) after each use to ensure even wear.
• Check the sprocket at the tip of the guide bar (16) for
smooth running. If necessary, lubricate it with a bearing oil.
13.8 Mounting the guide bar and tensioning the
saw chain
m ATTENTION
Always carry out assembly with the engine
switched off.
m WARNING
Danger of injury!
Always wear protective gloves when touching the saw chain
(17). Danger of injury due to the sharp cutting teeth!
Note
A new saw chain (17) stretches and needs to be re-tensioned
more often. Check and adjust the chain tension regularly after
each cut.