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0458-795-8621-B
43
English
16 The Chain Brake
15.4.2 Filling the Chain Oil Tank
Opening and Filling the Chain Oil Tank
To fill the chain oil tank:
Switch off the chain saw, @ 18.2.
Engage the chain brake, @ 16.1.
Remove the battery, @ 17.2.
Position the chain saw on a level surface with the oil filler
cap facing upwards.
Clean the area around the oil filler cap with a slightly
dampened cloth.
Flip up the grip and press the cap down firmly (1).
Turn the cap slowly counter-clockwise (2) to the open
position (3). In the open position, the exterior positioning
mark (4) on the cap will line up with the symbol (5) on the
chain oil tank housing
Remove the cap and fill the tank with bar and chain oil.
Take care not to spill bar and chain oil while refilling the
tank.
Do not overfill the tank. Leave approximately 0.5 in.
(13 mm) of air space.
Closing
To close the tank:
Raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a
90° angle. Insert the cap in the chain oil tank opening with
the exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the open
symbol (2) on the chain oil tank housing.
Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it
clockwise to the closed position (approximately 1/4 turn).
In the closed position, the interior (4) and exterior (1)
positioning marks will align with the closed symbol (3) on
the chain oil tank housing.
Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap and check for
tightness.
If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap or the
detent on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess
in the tank opening, or if the cap is loose, the cap is not
properly seated and you must repeat the above steps.
16.1 Engaging the Chain Brake
WARNING
The chain brake will operate only if it has been properly
maintained and the front hand guard has not been modified,
@ 7.2.
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BrandStihl
ModelMSA 220 C
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

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