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Checking Chain, Lubrication

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402BA036 KN 402BA037 KN 390BA048 KN English Opening the filler cap Closing the filler cap Checking Chain Lubrication The bayonet-type oil tank filler cap with hinged grip can be opened and closed without tools. N To open the tank, swing the grip to the vertical position. N Turn the filler cap counterclockwise as far as stop and remove. Filling up with chain oil N Filling up with chain oil Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. N To close the oil tank, place the filler cap in position with the grip upright, making sure the recesses are in alignment. N Turn the filler cap clockwise as far as stop. N Fold the grip down so that it is flush with the top of the cap. If the oil level in the tank does not go down, the reason may be a fault in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of oil. Never operate your saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the tank before starting work. Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2 to 3 minutes. After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - see "Checking Chain Tension". 22 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131

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HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131
English
22
Opening the filler cap
The bayonet-type oil tank filler cap with
hinged grip can be opened and closed
without tools.
N
To open the tank, swing the grip to
the vertical position.
N
Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
as far as stop and remove.
Filling up with chain oil
N
Filling up with chain oil
Take care not to spill chain oil while
refilling and do not overfill the tank.
Closing the filler cap
N
To close the oil tank, place the filler
cap in position with the grip upright,
making sure the recesses are in
alignment.
N
Turn the filler cap clockwise as far
as stop.
N
Fold the grip down so that it is flush
with the top of the cap.
If the oil level in the tank does not go
down, the reason may be a fault in the oil
supply system: Check chain lubrication,
clean the oilways, contact your dealer
for assistance if necessary STIHL
recommends that you have servicing
and repair work carried out exclusively
by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer.
The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".
402BA036 KN
402BA037 KN
Checking Chain
Lubrication
Never operate your saw without
chain lubrication. If the chain runs
dry, the whole cutting attachment
will be irretrievably damaged
within a very short time. Always
check chain lubrication and the oil
level in the tank before starting
work.
390BA048 KN