Filling Up With Chain Oil - Stihl MS 500i W Instruction Manual

6 Assembling the Saw
6.3

Filling Up with Chain Oil

Chain oil lubricates and cools the rotating chain.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
► Place your saw on a level surface so that the oil tank cap
faces up.
► Use a damp cloth to clean the tank cap and the area
around it.
► Swing the grip on the oil tank cap to the vertical position.
► Turn the oil tank cap counterclockwise as far as stop.
► Remove the oil tank cap.
► Fill up with chain oil, taking care not to spill any oil and do
not overfill the tank.
► If the grip on the oil tank cap has dropped into the closed
position: Raise the grip until it is vertical.
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► Place the cap in the filler opening so that mark (1) lines up
with mark (2).
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► Press the cap down and rotate it clockwise as far as stop.
The cap snaps into place. The mark (1) points to mark (3),
► Check to see if the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and
off.
► If the oil tank cap cannot be pulled upwards and off: Fold
down the grip on the oil tank cap.
The oil tank is closed.
If the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and off, perform the
following steps:
► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening – in any position.
► Press the cap down and rotate it clockwise as far as stop.
► Press the cap down and rotate it counterclockwise until
mark (1) points to mark (2).
► Now try again to close the oil tank.
► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly: Do not use
the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
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