Operating Instructions; Taking Care Of Guide Bar - Stihl MSE 220 Instruction Manual

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Operating Instructions

During operation
: Check level in chain oil tank.
: Fill up with fresh chain oil when the
level reaches the "min" mark - see
"Filling Chain Oil Tank".
: Start cutting with the saw chain
running.
: Always cut with a properly
sharpened chain and apply only
moderate feed pressure. The
sound and running behavior of the
saw must remain constant. The
motor speed may only drop a little in
the cut – the chain must not jerk
or stop.
: If motor noise drops suddenly or the
chain stops, reduce feed pressure
immediately to avoid overheating
and possible damage to the saw.
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When saw is cold
: See "Checking Chain Tension".
Chain at operating temperature:
The chain stretches and begins to sag.
The drive links must not come out of the
bar groove – the chain may otherwise
jump off the bar.
: Retension the chain –
see "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
After finishing work
: Disconnect plug from power supply.
: Always slacken off the chain again
after finishing work.
The chain contracts as it cools
down. If it is not slackened off, it
may damage the drive shaft and
bearings.

Taking Care of Guide Bar

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: Turn the bar over –
every time you sharpen the chain
and every time you replace the
chain – this helps avoid one-sided
wear, especially at the nose and
underside of the bar.
: Regularly clean
the oil inlet hole (1),
the oilway (2) and
the bar groove (3).
: Measure groove depth –
with scale on filing gauge* – in area
used most for cutting.
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
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