Saw Maintenance - Lista MPB-20 Manual De Instrucciones

SAW MAINTENANCE

Follow maintenance instructions in this manual.
Proper cleaning of saw and chain and Guide Bar
maintenance can reduce chances of kickback.
Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will
increase the service life of your saw.
Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of
kickback can increase with each sharpening.
Maintenance And Storage Of Chain Saw
1. Remove the battery pack
• When not in use
• Before moving from one place to another
• Before servicing
• Before changing accessories or attachments,
such as saw chain and guard
2.Inspect chain saw before and after each use.
Check saw closely if guard or other part has been
damaged. Check for any damage that may affect
operator safety or operation of saw. Check for
alignment or binding of moving parts. Check for
broken or damaged parts. Do not use chain saw if
damage affects safety or operation. Have damage
repaired by authorized service center.
3. Maintain chain saw with care.
• Never expose saw to rain or direct moisture.
• Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated for
better and safer performance.
• Follow steps outlined in this manual to sharpen
chain.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and
grease.
• Keep all screws and nuts tight.
4. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
5.When not in use, always store chain saw
• in a high or locked place, out of children's reach
• in a dry place
• With bar and chain cover in place
Bar Maintenance
To maximize bar life, the following bar
maintenance is recommended.
The bar rails that carry the chain should be
cleaned before storing the tool or if the bar or
chain appear to be dirty.
The rails should be cleaned every time the chain
is removed.
To clean the Bar rails
1. Remove chain cover and bar and chain. (see
section ASSEMBLY)
2. Using a wire brush, screwdriver or similar tool,
clear the residue from the inner groove of the bar.
(See Fig. J)
3. Make sure to clean oil passages thoroughly.
J
Conditions which require Chain and Guide Bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain.
Check the condition of the Guide Bar each time
the chain is sharpened. A worn Guide Bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, remove the battery pack, clean all
sawdust from the Guide Bar and sprocket hole.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to
restore square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Worn Groove
Replace the Guide Bar when the groove is
worn, the Guide Bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If
replacement is necessary, use only the Guide Bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on
the decal located on the chain saw.
Replacing Bar & Chain
Replace chain when cutters are too worn
to sharpen or when chain stops. Only use
replacement chain noted in this manual.
Inspect Guide Bar before sharpening chain. A
worn or damaged Guide Bar is unsafe. A worn or
damaged Guide Bar will damage chain. It will also
Correct Groove
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