Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 37

1 Different quantities of oil are required for different bar lengths, types of wood and cutting techniques. Use the adjusting screw ( ) to vary the oil feed rate as required. • Most economic setting turn adjusting screw to " " • ( matic position). To increase oil feed - • turn adjusting screw clockwise. To reduce oil feed turn adjusting screw counterclockwise. Your chain must always be wetted with a film of lubricant. 145BA011 K A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Running the engine at higher revs with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at a standstill) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. Tension is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar and can still be pulled along the bar by hand. Retension if necessary see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain". The chain stretches and begins to sag. The drive links must not come out of the bar groove - the chain may otherwise jump off the bar. Retension the chain see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Always slacken off the chain after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings. Allow engine to run for a short while at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by flow of cooling air. This protects engine-mounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload.