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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
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STORAGE OF CHAINSAW
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 Chainsaw 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 Chainsaw if
damage affects safety or operation. Have damage
repaired by authorized service center.
3. Maintain Chainsaw 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 Chainsaw
• in a high or locked place, out of children's reach
• in a dry place
• with bar and chain cover in place
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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.
3. Make sure to clean oil passages thoroughly
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 Chainsaw.
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 make cutting
harder.
Fit the bar tensioning plate tab into the new bar by
tightening the screw clockwise. The tab protrusion (a)
must be fitted into the bar hole. (See Fig. S)
SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
WARNING: Remove the battery pack before
servicing. Severe injury or death could
occur from electrical shock or body contact
with moving chain.
Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective
gloves when handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and more
Correct Groove