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7 Assembling the Garden Pruner
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► Raise the grip (1) of the wingnut (2).
► Rotate the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until
the chain sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (3).
► Remove the bar and chain.
7.1.2 Mounting the bar and chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be
used with the chain sprocket are listed in the
specifications, 20.1.
► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the
arrows on the tie straps on the top of the bar
point in the direction of rotation.
► Fit the guide bar and chain on the garden pru‐
ner and check the following points:
– Chain drive links are seated in teeth of
chain sprocket (1).
– Peg (2) is located in guide bar's slot.
– Collar stud (3) is located in guide bar's slot.
The guide bar may be either way round. The
logo on the guide bar may also be upside down.
► Tension the chain.
► Fit the sprocket cover so that it is flush with
the garden pruner.
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain
sprocket cover is firmly seated.
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► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
7.2 Tensioning the Saw Chain
The saw chain expands or contracts during cut‐
ting work. Chain tension changes as a result.
Check chain tension regularly during operation
and readjust if necessary.
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Raise the grip of the wingnut.
► Rotate the wingnut two turns counterclock‐
wise.
The wingnut is loose.
WARNING
■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a
risk of cut injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
► Move guide bar to the left or right until the
following points apply:The drive links on the
underside of the bar are still half visible.
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain
sprocket cover is firmly seated.
► If the chain can still be pulled easily along the
bar with two fingers: The chain is properly ten‐
sioned.
► If the drive links on the underside of the bar
hang freely: Readjust chain tension.
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
7.3 Lubricating the Saw Chain
STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent biodegrada‐
ble multifunctional oil lubricates and cools the
rotating saw chain.
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Place the garden pruner on a level surface
with the sprocket cover facing up.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain with a soft
brush or STIHL resin solvent.
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