What are some general points I should know about maintaining and servicing chain saws?
Routine maintenance and service can minimize the hazards of working with chain saws. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance and repair in the chain saw owners’ manual. • Do not use a chain saw that is damaged or not adjusted properly. Have it repaired and adjusted according to the manufacturer’s specifications before using it. • Use only replacement parts that are intended for the chain saw that you are using. • Turn off the engine before attempting to make any adjustments, clean, do maintenance, or repair the chain saw. • Take the chain saw to a chain saw service centre to be repaired by qualified staff if the repairs required are not described in the Owner’s Manual. In any case, chain saws should be returned to a service centre periodically (every few months to a year, depending on the usage) to be inspected and serviced by technically trained staff. What are some things that I should know about the engine? • Keep the muffler, air intake filter clean and the spark a
