4. File all the cutters to the specified angles and the same
length.
During the process:
•
Keep the file flat with the surface to be sharpened.
•
Use the midpoint of the file bar.
•
Use light but firm pressure when sharpening the
surface.
•
Lift the file away on each return stroke.
•
Sharpen the cutters on one side and then move to the
other side.
Replace the chain if:
•
The length of the cutting edges is less than 1/5 in. (5
mm).
•
There is too much space between the drive links and the
rivets.
•
The cut speed is slow.
•
Sharpening the chain many times but it does not increase
the cutting speed. The chain is worn.
10.4
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
Make sure that the bar is turned over periodically to keep
symmetrical wear on the bar.
1. Lubricate the bearings on the nose sprocket (if present)
with the syringe (not included).
2. Clean the bar groove with the scraping hook (not
included).
3. Clean the lubrication holes.
4. Remove burr from the edges and level the cutters with a
flat file.
NOTE
NOTE
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Replace the bar if:
•
the groove does not fit with the height of the drive links
(which must never touch the bottom).
•
the inside of the guide bar is worn and makes the chain
lean to one side.
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TRANSPORTATION AND
STORAGE
Before you move the machine, always
•
Remove the battery pack from the machine.
•
Keep hands clear of the lock-out button.
•
Put the scabbard on the guide bar and the chain.
Before you put the machine into storage, always
•
Remove all residual oil from the machine.
•
Remove the battery pack from the machine.
•
Clean all unwanted material from the machine.
•
Make sure that the storage area is
•
Not available to children.
•
Away from agents which can cause corrosion, such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The guide bar and
the chain become
hot and release
smoke.
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Possible cause
Solution
The chain is too
Adjust the chain
tight.
tension.
The oil tank is
Add oil.
empty.
Contamination
Remove the guide
causes a blockage
bar and clean the
of the discharge
discharge port.
port.
Contamination
Clean the oil tank.
causes a blockage
Add new oil.
of the oil tank.
Contamination
Clean the guide
causes a blockage
bar and the oil
of the guide bar
tank cap.
and the oil tank
cap.
Contamination
Clean the sprocket
causes a blockage
and the guide
of the sprocket or
wheels.
guide wheels.
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