Cold Weather Operation - Stanley CS11 Service Manual

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

If the saw is to used during cold weather, preheat the
hydraulic fluid at low engine speed. When using the
normally recommended oils, oil should be at or above
50 °F/10 °C (400 ssu/ 82 centistokes) before use.
Damage to the hydraulic system or saw can result from
use with fluid that is too viscous or thick.
Cutting frozen wood causes the cutters to wear, crack
and break at the back rivet hole unless proper precau-
tions are taken. To extend chain life when cutting in cold
weather:
1. Be sure the oiler is working.
2. Keep the chain tensioned and check often.
3. Keep the cutters properly sharpened. Touch up at
least every hour. Never force a dull chain to cut.
4. Clean out the bar groove and keep the oil hole open.
Turn the bar over to equalize wear on the rails.
5. Always install a new sprocket with a new chain.
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