Maintenance; General Maintenance - Black Max BM3716 Manual Del Operador

or removed. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has
a high potential of springing back to the upright
position during the bucking cut to separate the log
from the stump. Watch out for springpoles — they
are dangerous.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of
emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any qualified repair establishment
or individual with original or equivalent parts.
Warranty and recall repairs must be performed
by an authorized service center; please contact
customer service for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire
and move it away from spark plug. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after
operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts
away from the muffler. Serious burns can occur
if contact is made with the muffler.
WARNING:
Aways wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or
equivalent replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
OPERATION
Springpoles are dangerous and could strike the
operator, causing the operator to lose control
of the chain saw. This could result in severe or
fatal injury to the operator.

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for dam-
aged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fas-
teners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chem-
icals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.
REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND
CHAIN
See Figures 31 - 40.
Never start the engine before installing the guide
bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum.
Without all these parts in place, the clutch can
fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible
death or serious injury.
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