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LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
The saw chain should be lubricated every 5 to 10 minutes. Lubrication should be more frequent for dry or heavy cutting.
Semi-Automatic Oiling System
1. Turn oil fill cap 45
0
counter clockwise and lift to remove.
2. Fill with a quality, low viscosity, bar and chain oil.
IMPORTANT
To prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone
based oil .
To apply oil to guide bar and saw chain hold Power Pruner horizontally
and rotate inverted. The "Oil Bucket" inside the reservoir will fill with
bar oil. Rotate the unit back to upright and the bar oil will gravity feed
from the "Oil Bucket" onto the guide bar and saw chain.
NOTE
Proper oiling rate will use one reservoir of oil for each tank of gas.
EQUIPMENT CHECK
Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or
replace as needed.
• Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO
NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
• Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and the saw chain
is correctly tensioned on the guide bar. Dull, loose or damaged saw
chain should not be used. Refer to page 27 for correct Filing Saw
Chain procedure.
DETERMINE OPERATION AREA
• Before staring the unit, equip yourself and fellow workers in the 15 M
(50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and
clothing.
• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could
contribute to unsafe conditions.
• Spectators, children and animals must be prevented from coming
nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while the pruner is in use.
15 M
(50 ft.)
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