Husqvarna 536LiPT5 Operation Manual - Page 13

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep the chain properly tensioned! If the chain is slack it is more likely to jump off and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Number of drive links. The number of drive links is determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. • Bar groove width (inches/mm). The groove in the bar must match the width of the chain drive links. WARNING! Never use a machine with ! faulty safety equipment. The machine's safety equipment must be checked and • Lubrication hole and hole for the chain tensioner. maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. WARNING! Always remove the battery to ! prevent the machine being started by accident. Make sure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely before you start to do any work on the machine. Specification of bar and saw chain When the cutting attachment supplied with your machine has to be replaced, because it is worn out or damaged, you must only fit the types of bar and saw chain recommended by us. Guide bar • Length (inches/cm) Saw chain • Saw chain pitch (inches). (The distance between three drive links, divided by two.) • Drive link width (mm/inches) • Chain pitch (inches). The spacing between the drive links of the chain must match the spacing of the teeth on the bar tip sprocket and drive sprocket. English - 13