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ICS Cut-Off Saws Maintenance Tips

 

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Follow these simple maintenance guidelines and our Gas Cut-Off Saws will keep running at their very best.

After Each Use

  1. Rinse the saw, bar, and chain with water.
  2. Follow instructions on the Daily Maintenance Label, located on the air filter cover.
  3. Inspect and tighten all fasteners as necessary.
  4. Inspect drive sprocket for tooth wear. Replace if tooth tips are pointed.
  5. Inspect the starter cord. Replace if frayed.
  6. Clean and inspect air filter. Replace as necessary.
  7. Spray saw, bar, and chain with lightweight oil.
  8. Grease the chain tensioner.
After 10 Hours of Use
  1. Remove the starter cover and lubricate the starter recoil spring.
  2. Clean the flywheel fins and the starter pawls with a wire brush, then grease the starter pawls.
  3. Remove the spark plug and clean with a wire brush.
  4. Check the electrode gap. The correct gap is 0.02 inches (0.5mm).
After 40 Hours of Use
  1. Change the spark plug. Adjust the electrode to 0.02 inches (0.5 mm).
  2. Check the fuel filter located inside the fuel tank. Clean or replace if clogged.

 

 

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