Chain Brake; Adjusting The Chain Tension - Fieldmann FZP 2000-E Manual

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Operating the chain saw | Chain brake | Adjusting the chain tension
Checking chain lubrication
Attention: adhere to safety provisions and prevent the guide bar from coming into contact with the surface of the
terrain. Use this power tool safely and maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm from the ground.
Before starting work, check the chain lubrication and the amount of oil in the oil tank. Start the chain saw
and hold it above the ground. If you see a growing oil stain then chain lubrication is working properly. If there
are no oil stains on the ground, clean the oil outlet, the top chain tensioning hole and the oil lines or contact
an authorised service centre.

8. CHAIN BRAKE

This chain saw is equipped with an automatic brake that stops the chain in the event of kickback. The brake
is automatically engaged as soon as the force of inertia acts on the ballast located inside the brake box.
The chain brake may also be engaged manually when the brake lever (fi g. 1, point 6) is moved downwards
towards the guide bar. The activation of the brake stops the chain movement within 0. 1 2 seconds.
Checking the working order of the brake.
Check that the brake works properly before every use.
Place the running chain saw on to the ground and for 1 to 2 seconds leave it at full speed. Push the brake lever
(fi g. 1, point 6) forward. The chain should stop immediately.
ATTENTION!
If the chain stops slowly or does not stop at all, do not use the chain saw and contact an authorised service centre.
If you wish to disengage the brake, pull the brake lever towards the top handle (fi g. 1, point 5) so that you hear the
typical sound for the disengagement of the brake.
ATTENTION!
Check that the chain brake is in order. A correctly functioning chain brake will protect you against potential
injury, which could result from kickback. If the brake is not working properly, have it adjusted or repaired at
an authorised service centre.

9. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

ATTENTION!
Due to the effect of higher temperatures, during operation the saw chain has a tendency to lengthen. A
longer chain becomes loose and could slide off the guide bar.
Loosen the guide bar fastening nut (fi g. 1, point 8).
Make sure that the chain is seated in the guiding groove of the guide bar.
Use a screwdriver to turn the chain tensioning screw (fi g. 3, point 1). Turn the tensioning screw until the
required tension is achieved (you should lift the chain in the middle of the guide bar in the horizontal position
to a height of 3 to 4 mm).
Firmly tighten the guide bar fastening nut (fi g. 1, point 8).
ATTENTION!
Do not tension the chain excessively. Excessive tension of a warm chain may result in excessively tension
when it cools down.
FZP 2000-E