Fieldmann FZP 3714-B - Manual (Page 19)

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CHAIN SAW USER'S MANUAL
19 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the body of the chain saw
Keep the body of the chain saw clean. When cleaning, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap solution. Use this cloth to
meticulously clean the body of the chain saw.
Maintaining the guide bar
Most problems with the guide bar arise due to
uneven wear.
Uneven wear occurs mainly as a result of an
incorrectly sharpened chain or an incorrectly set
depth gauge.
When the guide bar is worn out unevenly, the
guiding groove is widened (see Picture). The result
is a rattling chain and rivets falling off. The chain
saw cannot be used for straight cuts. In such
a case, replace the guide bar for a new one.
Always check the condition of the guide bar
before sharpening the chain. Using a worn
out or damaged guide bar is very dangerous.
Using a worn out or damaged guide bar will
result in damage to the chain. Cutting with such
a power tool will also be much more diffi cult and
demanding.
Normal maintenance of the guide bar
Remove the guide bar from the body of the chain saw.
Regularly remove sawdust from the guide bar groove. For cleaning use a spatula or a wire.
Clean oily grooves at the end of every work day.
Replace the guide bar if:
• it is bent or cracked
• its groove is very damaged or worn out
NOTE: To replace the guide bar, follow the instruction contained in this user's manual. You will fi nd the
correct guide bar type in the technical specifi cations.
Guide bar
groove
Guide bar
Standard guide
bar
Guide bar
with uneven
wear