Instruction Manual

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► Turn the tensioning screw (3) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the bar. Make
sure the drive link tangs engage the bar
groove.
The guide bar and chain are seated against
the saw.
► Fit the sprocket cover (2) so that it is flush with
the saw.
► Fit and tighten down the nut (1).
6.1.2 Removing the Bar and Chain
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cable’s plug
from the wall outlet.
► Unscrew the nut.
► Remove the sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise as
far as stop.
The chain is now slack.
► Remove the bar and chain.
6.2 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 saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cable’s plug
from the wall outlet.
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► Loosen the nut (1).
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the bar nose up and turn the tensioning
screw (2) clockwise until chain sag ‘a’ in the
center of the bar is 1 - 2 mm.
► If a Carving guide bar is used: Turn the ten‐
sioning screw (2) clockwise until the drive links
on the underside of the bar are just half visi‐
ble.
► Pull the hand guard back toward the handle‐
bar and hold it there.
► Pull the chain along the bar with two fingers.
► If the effort to pull the chain along the bar by
hand is too high: Readjust chain tension.
► Hold the bar nose up and tighten down the nut
(1) firmly.
► If chain sag ‘a’ in the center of the bar is not 1
- 2 mm: Readjust chain tension.
► If you use a Carving bar and the drive links on
the underside of the bar are less than half visi‐
ble: Readjust chain tension.
6.3 Filling Up with Saw Chain Oil
The saw chain oil lubricates and cools the rotat‐
ing chain.
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cord’s plug from
the wall outlet.
► Place your saw on a level surface so that the
oil tank cap faces up.
► Use a damp cloth to clean the oil tank cap and
the area around it.
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► With a suitable tool, turn the oil tank cap coun‐
terclockwise until it can be removed.
► Remove the oil tank cap.
► Fill up with saw chain oil, taking care not to
spill any oil and not to overfill the tank.
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► Place the oil tank cap on the tank opening.
► With a suitable tool, turn the oil tank cap clock‐
wise and tighten it down firmly.
The oil tank is closed.
6 Assembling the Saw English
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