Oil Quantity Control - Stihl MS 382 Instruction Manual

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NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain again after finishing
work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is
not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft
and bearings.
16.3.1 Short-term storage
Wait for engine to cool down. Keep the machine
with a full tank of fuel in a dry place, well away
from sources of ignition, until you need it again.
16.3.2 Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"

17 Oil Quantity Control

Varying cutting lengths, types of wood and work
techniques require varying amounts of oil.
17.1 Standard setting
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The oil flow can be adjusted as needed using the
adjusting screw (1) (on the bottom of the
machine).
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow –
► Turn adjusting screw to "E" (Ematic position)
To increase oil flow –
► Turn the adjusting screw clockwise – adjusting
screw is limited by end stop (2)
To reduce oil flow –
► turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise
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NOTICE
The saw chain must always be coated with oil.
17.2 Setting for increased oil deliv‐
ery rate
If necessary, the oil flow can be increased
beyond the standard setting.
► Press in end stop (2) using a suitable tool –
end stop is no longer functional, the oil flow
can be increased further
If the end stop has been pressed in, it remains in
this position.
To increase oil flow –
► turn the adjusting screw clockwise
To reduce oil flow –
► turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise
In adjustment range a, the oil tank may run dry
before the fuel tank, thus resulting in the saw
chain running dry.
► In adjustment range a, fill the fuel tank only
half full or refill the oil tank when the fuel tank
is approximately half empty
17 Oil Quantity Control
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