Raider RD-PS01 User Manual page 19

Use oil feed adjustment screw to set amount of supplied oil accordingly to respective operating conditions.
MIN position - oil flow decreases.
MAX position - oil flow increases.
When cutting hard and dry wood and using whole length of the guide bar when making a cut, set the oil feed
adjustment screw to the MAX position.
You can reduce amount of oil supplied by turning oil feed adjustment screw to MIN position, when cutting
soft and damp wood, or when only part of the working length of the guide bar is used.
Depending on ambient temperature and amount of oil supplied, you can operate the pole saw for 15 to 40
minutes per one filling the oil tank.
4.4. Chain lubricants.
Durability of chain and guide bar depends heavily on quality of lubricant. Use only lubricants, which are
designed for pole saws.
Never use regenerated or previously used oil for chain lubrication.
4.5. Chain guide bar.
Guide bar (8) is exposed to heavy wear especially in tip and bottom part. To prevent side wear due to
friction, it is recommended to turn over the guide bar every time the chain is sharpened. Clean the guide bar
groove and oil holes on that occasion. Guide bar groove is rectangular. Check the groove against wear. Put
rule to guiding strip and outer surface of a chain tooth. If you observe distance between, the groove is correct.
Otherwise the guide bar is worn out and needs to be replaced.
4.6. Chain wheel.
Driving chain wheel is subject to especially heavy wear. Replace the chain wheel when you observe clear
signs of wear of wheel teeth. Worn chain wheel additionally reduces durability of chain. Chain wheel should be
replaced by authorized service workshop.
4.7. Chain tension adjustment.
Cutting chain tends to lengthen during operation due to higher temperature. Longer chain loosens and may
slip off the guide bar.
Loosen the guide bar fixing nut .
Ensure the chain (7) remains in the guiding groove of the guide bar (8).
Use a screwdriver to turn the chain tension adjustment screw (7) clockwise, until the chain is strained
appropriately (it should slightly hold the guide bar in horizontal position).
Check the chain tension again (it should be possible to lift the chain by approximately 3 - 4 mm in the middle
of the guide bar).
Tighten firmly the guide bar fixing nuts .
Do not over-tension the chain. Adjustment of overly heated chain may lead to excessive tension when
cooling down.
4.8. Operating the pole saw.
Before starting any planned task, familiarize yourself with section describing safe rules for pole saw
operation. It is recommended to gain experience by cutting waste wood pieces. It will also allow to find out the
pole saw possibilities.
Always observe safety regulations.
Use the pole saw only for cutting wood. Cutting other materials is forbidden.
Intensity of vibrations and recoil change depending on the type of wood being cut.
Do not use the pole saw as a lever to lift, move or split objects. When the chain is pinched in wood, switch
off the engine and drive wooden or plastic wedge into the processed piece to release the pole saw. Start the
tool again and commence cutting carefully.
Do not fix the saw to a stationary work station.
Attaching other devices, which are not allowed by the pole saw manufacturer, to the pole saw drive is
forbidden.
It is not necessary to apply big force to the pole saw when using the tool. Apply light pressure only while
the pole saw operates.
When the pole saw is pinched in kerf during cutting, do not remove it forcefully. It may cause loss of control
over the pole saw, operator injury and/or damage to the pole saw.
Wait until engine reaches its full speed before starting to cut).
Keep maximum speed for the whole time.
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