Fieldmann FZP 2025-E Manual page 16

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Attachment and operation
IMPORTANT!
The front fi nger guard (3) must always be in the top (vertical) position (Fig. 5).
The guide rail and the saw chain are delivered separately, i.e. not assembled. When assembling, fi rst loosen
the lock nut / SDS system (5) and then remove the chain cover (6). The guide pin (17) must be in the mid-
dle of the guide. If necessary, adjust the chain tension with the lock nut / SDS system (5) (fi g. 3).
WARNING!
To prevent injury on the sharp cutting edges, always wear gloves when assembling, tensioning and check-
ing the chain.
Before assembling the guide bar with the saw chain, check the cutting direction of the teeth!
The running direction is indicated by an arrow on the chain cover (6). To determine the direction of cut, it
may be necessary to turn over the saw chain (4).
Hold the guide bar (7) vertically with the tip pointing upwards and put on the saw chain (4, beginning at the
tip of the bar.
Then assemble the guide bar with the saw chain as follows:
Place the guide bar with the saw chain on the chain wheel (16) and guide bolt (17).
Place the saw chain round the chain wheel (16).
Cause the chainsaw to the sprocket and check whether it is correctly.
Install the chain cover (6) on top and carefully secure it with the lock nut (5).
Now the saw chain has to be correctly tensioned.
TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN
WARNING!
Always pull the plug out of the power socket before doing any work on the chainsaw!
Wear safety gloves!
Make sure the saw chain (4) is inside the guide groove of the guide bar (7).
Turn the lock nut/SDS system (5) clockwise (fi g. 3) until the saw chain is properly tensioned.
When cold, it should be possible to lift the chain in the middle of the guide bar approx. 5 mm.
When warm, the saw chain will expand and slacken and there is a danger of it jumping off the rail altogether.
Re-tension if necessary.
If the saw chain is re-tensioned when hot, it must be loosened again when the sawing work has been
completed.
Otherwise, the contraction which takes place as the chain cools would result in excessively high tension.
A new saw chain requires a running-in period of approx. 5 minutes. Chain lubrication is very important at this
stage. After running in, check chain tension and re-tension if necessary.
FZP 2025-E