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Make sure that the guide bar and saw chain get
sufficient oil.
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Examine the saw chain:
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for cracks in the rivets and links.
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for abnormally worn rivets and links.
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for correct tension.
If necessary, replace the saw chain.
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Sharpen the saw chain. See
chain on page 19 .
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Examine the drive sprocket for excessive wear
and replace if necessary.
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Clean the air intake of the starter unit.
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Make sure that the nuts and screws are tight.
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Make sure that the stop switch works correctly.
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Examine the engine, tank and fuel lines for fuel
leaks.
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Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate
when the engine is idling.
Weekly maintenance
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Make sure that the cooling system works
correctly.
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Make sure that the starter, starter cord and return
spring work correctly.
•
Make sure that the vibration damping elements
are not damaged.
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To sharpen the saw
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File off any burrs from the edges of the guide
bar.
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Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the
muffler.
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Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and
its adjacent areas.
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Clean the air filter. Install a new air filter if it is
damaged or too dirty to be fully cleaned. See
clean the air filter on page 18 for more
information.
Monthly maintenance
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Examine the brake band on the chain brake for
wear. Replace when the brake band thickness is
less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in) at the most worn
point.
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