Filling Up With Fuel And Oil - Gardenline PCH25 User Manual

Fuel and Lubrication
CAUTION.
necessary, re-adjust the chain tension. A loose chain causes rapid wear to both the
chain and the guide bar and could derail causing a major safety hazard.
Prior to making any adjustments to the saw, Turn the saw off. Do not make ANY
adjustments with the saw motor running.
To tighten a loose chain, make sure the motor is turned off. Loosen the chain drive
side cover nut. There is no need to loosen or remove the rear side cover locking knob.
Using the screwdriver provided on the tube spanner, turn the chain tensioning
screw clockwise to tighten the chain. Do not over tighten, the chain should be
able to lift 5 mm from the middle of the bar.
Retighten the chain drive side cover nut firmly. Run chain saw for approx 30 sec
and turn saw Off. Retest the chain.

Filling up with fuel and oil

WARNING.
flames near fuel. Make sure that you stop the motor and allow it to cool before
refuelling the machine. Select outdoor bare ground for fuelling and move at least
3 metres away from the fuelling point before starting the motor.
It is suggested to wear safety glasses when mixing fuel.
• Only use oil that is expressly labelled for use with air-cooled 2-stroke engines.
DO NOT use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil.
The recommended mixing ratio is PETROL 25: OIL 1
• Use unleaded petrol with a minimum Octane number of 89. If you use petrol
with an Octane number lower than 89, there is a danger that the engine might
overheat and the piston seize.
• Poor quality petrol or oil may damage sealing rings, fuel lines or the fuel tank.
Do not use waste or regenerated oil, it can damage the oil pump.
CAUTION.
• Do not use raw petrol, it will severely damage the engine very quickly.
• Do not run the tank dry, as this may cause damage to the engine.
• Do not use oil meant for 4-stroke engines, it will cause spark plug fouling, exhaust
blocking and piston ring sticking.
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
A new chain will stretch after just a few minutes of use. Check and, if
Petrol is very flammable. Avoid smoking or causing any sparks or
To maximise the lifetime of the engine, avoid the following:
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