Adjusting Saw Chain Tension; Maintenance - Dolmar AS-1212 Instruction Manual

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Adjusting saw chain tension (Fig. 15 & 16)
- The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use.
From time to time check the saw chain tension before use.
- Remove battery first!
- Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and lift
up. The gap between the guide bar and the tie strap of the
saw chain should be approx. 2 - 3 mm.
- If the gap is not approx. 2 - 3 mm, slightly loosen the bolt
which secures the guide bar. The gap will be automatically
adjusted to approx. 2 - 3 mm by the saw chain tension
adjusting spring.
- Then tighten the bolt securely after making sure that gap is
approx. 2 - 3 mm.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
- Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery
cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the
tool.
- Always wear gloves when performing any inspection or
maintenance.
- Please have your saw chain sharpened at a Dolmar
Authorized Service Center or replace with a new one if your
saw chain does not cut correctly.
Cleaning guide bar (Fig. 17)
Chips and sawdust will build up in the guide bar groove,
clogging it and impairing oil flow.
Always clean out the chips and sawdust when sharpening or
replacing the saw chain.
Storing tool
Clean the tool before storing. Remove any chips and sawdust
from the tool after removing the chain cover. After cleaning the
tool, run it under no load.
Then remove the battery cartridge from the tool and lubricate
the saw chain and guide bar.
To ensure safe and dependable operation of this tool, all
repair, maintenance and adjustment work must be done only
by workshops or service centres specifically authorised by
Dolmar, using only original Dolmar spare and replacement
parts.