Product - Husqvarna 436 Li Operator's Manual

5. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely
by hand and that it does not hang from the bottom of
the guide bar.
6. Do a check of the chain tension frequently, until the
saw chain is run-in.
7. Do a check of the chain tension regularly to keep
good cutting performance and a long life.
Note The position of the chain tensioning screw is not
the same on all models. See
2 to find out where it is on your product.
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication
Do a check of the saw chain lubrication each third
battery charge.
1. Start the product and let it run at 3/4 power. Hold the
bar approximately 20 cm (8 inches) above a light
coloured surface.
2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a
clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute.
3. If the saw chain lubrication is not correct, do the
following checks.
a) Do a check of the oil channel in the guide bar to
make sure that it is not blocked. Clean if
necessary.
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b) Do a check of the groove in the edge of the guide
bar to make sure that it is clean. Clean if
necessary.
c) Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely
and that the lubricating hole in the guide bar tip
sprocket is not blocked. Clean and lubricate if
necessary.
4. If the saw chain lubrication does not work after
following the steps above, speak to your servicing
dealer.
Chain drive sprocket
The drive system has a drive sprocket.
Do the following maintenance on the chain drive
sprocket:
• Regularly do a check of the degree of wear on the
drive sprocket. Replace the chain drive sprocket if
there is too much wear.
• Replace the drive sprocket when you replace the
saw chain.
To examine the cutting equipment for
wear
Do a check of the saw chain daily.
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