Checking The Chain Lubrication; Sharpening The Chain - Meec Tools 010582 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine

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CHECKING THE CHAIN LUBRICATION

Do not use the chain saw without adequate
lubrication of the chain, this will wear out the
chain quicker.
1. Check the oil level in the tank.
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2. Start the chain saw.
3. Run the chain when holding the bar
about 15 cm over a suitable surface for
15 seconds. If the chain lubrication
is working properly there should be
splashing of oil on the surface.
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FILLING CHAIN OIL
NOTE:
Preferably use biodegradable, vegetable
chain oil to minimise the environmental
impact.
1. Place the chain saw on a stable surface
with the filler cap facing up.
2. Clean the cap are the area around it,
if necessary.
3. Open the filler cap slowly and take it off.
4. Carefully fill with chain oil. Avoid spilling.
5. Check the oil level in the sight glass.
The oil level should be between the
MAX and MIN markings.
6. Tighten the filler cap by hand.
7. Wipe up any spilled oil.

SHARPENING THE CHAIN

WARNING!
• A worn or incorrectly filed chain can
cause kickback, which can result in fatal
and/or serious personal injury.
• Wear heavy-duty safety gloves when
handling the bar and chain.
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• The filing should be done with a special
tool to ensure that the chain has the right
angles and height.
• All the drive links should have the same
height. Different heights of the drive links
will cause the chain to run out of balance
and damage it.
• The minimum size of drive links is 4 mm.
Discard the chain if they are less.
The angles of the cutting edges must be
maintained. File with 2 or 3 strokes from
inside and out.
• File the chain with a round file. Always file
the cutting edges from inside and out.
Pay attention to the values given in the
diagrams. After filing all the drive links
should have the same width and height.
• The height of the rakers should be
checked after 3 – 4 filings. If necessary, file
down the rakers with a file template and
flat file, and round off the front edge.
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SAW BAR
• Turn the bar round every 8 working hours
to ensure that it wears uniformly.
• Use a cleaning tool to keep the slot and
lubrication holes clean.
• Check the bar at regular intervals for wear
and damage, and replace if necessary.
• Clean the oil channels on the bar to
ensure proper lubrication of the bar and
chain.
WARNING!
Never fit a new chain on a worn sprocket or
worn guide ring.
CHECKING THE CHAIN TENSION
1. A new chain must be tensioned after
no more than 5 cuts. Once the chain
has been run in it does not need to be
tensioned as often.