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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the
off-position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• damaged cord/electrical wiring
• cracked or broken parts
• dull or damaged Saw Chain
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. BEFORE FIRST USE AND BEFORE EACH
USE THEREAFTER, make sure the Oil Tank
is filled with oil (not included). Refer to
Specifications Chart on page 8 for oil type.
3. IF THE SAW CHAIN BECOMES
LOOSE, adjust the Saw Chain tension as
described under Guide Bar / Saw Chain
Installation / Replacement on page 10.
4. PERIODICALLY OR WHEN REPLACING SAW
CHAIN, turn the Chain Guide Bar over to distribute
the wear on it. When doing this, the Bar Support
Plate will need to be remounted to the other side of
the Guide Bar. Replace the Guide Bar when bent,
cracked, or when the Saw Chain moves excessively
from side to side on the Guide Bar due to wear.
Refer to Chain Guide Bar Care on page 18.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Replace the Saw Chain and Guide Bar only
with an identical Saw Chain and Guide Bar.
5. AFTER USE, wipe the outside surface
of the Chain Saw with a clean, dry cloth.
If necessary use a mild detergent. Do not use
solvents. Do not immerse this tool in liquid.
6. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged,
it must be replaced only by a qualified
service technician.