Lubricating Cutting Equipment; Checking Chain Lubrication; Chain Maintenance - POWER SMITH PCS140H Manual Del Operador

LUBRICATING CUTTING EQUIPMENT

Warning:
which could lead to serious, even fatal injuries.
Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain its flow characteristics regardless of whether
it is warm summer or cold winter weather.
NEVER USE WASTE OIL! Using waste oil can be dangerous to you and damage the machine and environment.
IMPORTANT!
When using vegetable-based saw chain oil, dismantle and clean the groove in the bar and saw
chain before long-term storage. Otherwise there is a risk of the saw chain oil oxidizing, which will result in the saw
chain becoming stiff and the bar tip sprocket jamming.
Filling with Chain Oil
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This chain saw has an automatic chain lubrication system.
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The saw chain oil tank is designed to last approximately three battery charges. however, this safety feature requires
that you use the right sort of chain oil (if the chain oil is to thin it will last shorter time). Use OREGON® bar and chain
oil for best results. It is specially designed to provide low friction and faster cuts.
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Never use waste oil. This results in damage to the oil pump, the bar and the chain.
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It is important to use oil of the right grade (suitable viscosity range) to suit the air temperature.
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In temperatures below 32°F (0°C) some oils become too viscous. This can overload the oil pump and result in
damage to the oil pump components.
Checking Chain Lubrication
Check the chain lubrication every third battery charge. Aim the tip of the bar at a light-colored surface about 8" away.
After one minute running, you should see a distinct line of oil on the light surface. See Fig 33.
If the chain lubrication is not working, see Fig 34.
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Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary.
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Check that the groove in the edge of the bar is clean. Clean if necessary.
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Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and that the lubricating hole in the tip sprocket is not blocked. Clean
and lubricate if necessary.
If the chain lubrication system is still not working after carrying out the above checks and associated measures you
should contact PowerSmith customer service center or a local servicing dealer.

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly
maintained.
For smooth and fast cutting, maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are
small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During
maintenance of the chain, consider the following:
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Improper filling angle of the side plate can increase the risk of severe kickback.
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Rake (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases the potential for kickback. Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
MAINTENANCE
Poor lubrication of cutting equipment may cause the chain to snap,
FIG 33
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FIG 34
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