Checking The Ignition Spark; Chain Catcher; Silencer/Exhaust Outlet; Adjusting The Carburetor (Idle Speed) - ATIKA BKS 38 A Manual Original

Checking the ignition spark

1. Remove the spark plug (24).
2. Firmly connect the spark plug connector (23).
3. Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the engine body (away from the spark plug hole).
4. Put the ON/OFF switch to the position
5. Pull the cranking rope.
If there is no spark visible between the electrodes, the
spark plug may be defective.

Chain catcher

The chain catcher (30) prevents a broken or jumped off saw
chain from hitting the operator during sawing.
Check the chain catcher on a regular basis and replace
it if it is damaged.
Silencer / exhaust outlet
Check the tight seat of the screws on the silencer (25) on a
regular basis
If they are loose, tighten them hand-tight with the engine
in cold condition.
Do not retighten the silencer screws when the engine is
hot.
Clean the exhaust outlet on a regular basis

Adjusting the carburetor (idle speed)

The carburetor is factory-set to the correct idle speed so that
the correct fuel-air mixture is fed to the engine.
An incorrect carburetor adjustment results in severe
engine damages. Do not continue working with the
chain saw in such a condition.
In the cases below the carburetor (idle speed) has to be
corrected:
- Speed too high (saw chain continues to move in idle speed)
- Erratic running or lack of acceleration (idle speed too low)
- Adjustment to weather conditions and temperatures
Contact a specialist workshop and have the carburetor
adjustment done.
Cleaning
Clean the chain saw thouroughly after each application so that
the faultless function is kept.
Clean the case with a soft brush or a dry cloth.
Water, solvents and polishing agents shall not be
applied.
Make sure that the vent slots (32) of the cover (26)
and the engine's cooling fins (33) for engine cooling are free
and clean (risk of overheating).
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 Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
 Always re-attach the guide bar guard (chain guard) when
 To extend the service life of the saw and guarantee smooth
If heavily contaminated, clean the chain saw using a
commercial chain cleaner.
Clean the oil flow canal (19) with a clean cloth or a
brush.
Clean the brake strap (20) at the cover (13) using a
brush.
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Before each transport:
− switch off device
− wait for stop of chain saw
− attach the scabbard on the guide bar
Carry the product with the front handle. The guide bar
shall show to the rear side.
When transporting the product within a car put it in the boot
or on a separate loading area. Secure the chain saw against
tipping over, damages and fuel spillage.
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reach of children.
storing the unit to prevent any injury by accidental contact.
operation, before storing for a longer period:
Operate the engine until the carburetor is empty.
thoroughly clean the device.
Empty the fuel tank completely.
Empty the oil tank completely.
Dispose of remainders of fuel/saw chain oil according
to relevant regulations (environmentally compatible).
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Some chain oils tend to encrustations after a longer
period. For this reason the oil system should be flushed
before a longer storing with a commercial chain saw
cleaner. Fill the cleaner up to the middle (appr. 50 ml)
into the empty oil tank. Close the tank. Operate the chain
saw without installed guide bar and chain until all of the
cleaner came out of the oil outlet of the chain saw.
After cleaning, immerse the saw chain in an oil bath for a
short time and wrap it then with oiled paper.
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