Operation Manual

Preparing the equipment for use - Refuelling and adding oil to the chain lubrication system

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Chain lubrication

• Chainsaw oil with an anti-fling additive that helps the oil adhere to the chain should be used

for lubrication of the saw chain and guide bar.

• You should generally always add the chain oil whenever topping up with fuel.

• If the saw is used regularly we recommend the use of biodegradable chainsaw oil.

• The bio-chainsaw oil available from SOLO (order no. 00 83 107, 1 litre) has been awarded

the German blue angel symbol for eco friendliness (RAL UZ 48).

• Biodegradable chainsaw oil only has a limited lifespan and should be used within a period of 2

years from the printed date of manufacture.

Important: If you are planning to not use the saw for more than 2 months and are using bio-

chainsaw oil then you will need to drain the oil tank and then add a small quantity of engine oil

(SAE 30). Then run the chainsaw for a while to ensure that all bio-oil residue has been flushed

out from the tank, oil pickup hose and cutting device. Fill up with bio-chainsaw oil again when you are

ready to take the saw back into operation again.

To check the chain lubrication, hold the guide bar

above a lightly coloured object (e.g. a tree stump)

and allow the chainsaw to run in part throttle mode.

A light oil trail should form on the lightly coloured

object.

Note: On new saw chains, if the oil tank was

completely empty or on delivery of the chainsaw it

may take up to a minute until a trace of oil becomes

visible. Do not start cutting until you are sure that

the chain is being properly lubricated!

(schematic diagram)

Important: Never work without chain lubrication. Check the operation of the chain lubrication

system and the level of the oil in the oil tank every time before you start work. Never re-use old

oil.

Refer to Chapter 3.6, "Chain lubrication adjustment screw", for notes on adjusting the amount

of oil delivered by the system.

Note for new saw chains:

Before installing a new saw chain we recommend soaking it in a container (bowl) with chain oil with

anti-fling properties for a certain amount of time (preferably overnight).