User Manual

13 ENGLISH
Checking the chain brake
CAUTION: Hold the chain saw with both
hands when switching it on. Hold the rear handle
with your right hand, the front handle with your
left. The bar and the chain must not be in contact
with any object.
CAUTION: Should the saw chain not stop
immediately when this test is performed, the
saw may not be used under any circumstances.
Consult our authorized service center.
1. Press the lock-off lever, then pull the switch trig-
ger. The saw chain starts immediately.
2. Push the front hand guard forwards with the back
of your hand. Make sure that the chain saw comes to an
immediate standstill.
►Fig.8: 1. Front hand guard 2. Unlocked position
3. Locked position
Checking the run-down brake
CAUTION: If the saw chain does not stop
within one second in this test, stop using the
chain saw and consult our authorized service
center.
Run the chain saw then release the switch trigger com-
pletely. The saw chain must come to a standstill within
one second.
Adjusting the chain lubrication
Youcanadjusttheoilpumpfeedratewiththeadjusting
screw.Theamountofoilcanbeadjustedusingthe
universal wrench.
►Fig.9: 1.Adjustingscrew
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION: Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION: The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
Toremovethesawchain,performthefollowingsteps:
1. Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
►Fig.10: 1. Lever
2. Turntheadjustingdialto"-"directiontorelease
the saw chain tension.
►Fig.11: 1.Adjustingdial
3. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the sprocket
cover comes off.
►Fig.12: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
4. Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw
chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.
Toinstallthesawchain,performthefollowingsteps:
1. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow
mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain.
2. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar and the other end around the sprocket.
►Fig.13: 1. Sprocket
3. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.
4. Turntheadjustingdialto"-"directiontoslidethe
adjustingpininthedirectionofarrow.
►Fig.14: 1.Adjustingpin
5. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that
theadjustingpinispositionedinasmallholeonthe
guide bar.
►Fig.15: 1. Sprocket cover 2. Guide bar 3. Hole
6. Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter turn
backtokeeploosenessforadjustingthechaintension.
7. Turntheadjustingdialtoadjustthechaintension.
8. Turn the lever clockwise until the sprocket cover is
secured then return it to the original position.
►Fig.16: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chain too
much.Excessivelyhightensionofsawchainmay
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
andbreakageoftheadjustingdial.
CAUTION: A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it
counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly.
►Fig.17: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
2. Liftuptheguidebartipslightlyandadjustthe
chaintension.Turntheadjustingdialtothe"-"direction
to loosen, turn to the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the
sawchainuntilthelowersideofthesawchaintsinthe
guide bar rail as illustrated.
►Fig.18: 1.Adjustingdial2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain
3. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not
loose at the lower side.
4. Return the lever to the original position.
►Fig.19: 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Makesurethesawchaintssnuglyagainstthelower
side of the bar.