Maintenance And Servicing - Gardenline YGL N.G. 4140 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• It is easiest to remove sawdust and wood chip-
pings immediately after use.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth
and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic
parts in the equipment. Ensure that no water can
get into the interior of the equipment.

10. Maintenance and servicing

Maintenance
m CAUTION
All maintenance work on the chainsaw apart from the
work described in this manual may only be carried
out by authorised after-sales service personnel.
Chain brake operational test
Test the chain brake periodically to ensure prop-
er function. Perform a chain brake test prior to initial
cutting, following extensive cutting, and definitely fol-
lowing any Chain brake service.
Test chain brake as follows:
1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.
2. Start the engine.
3. Grasp the rear handle with your right hand.
4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (Fig. 1/
pos. 6) (not chain brake lever) (Fig. 1/pos. 5) firm-
ly.
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then
immediately activate the chain brake lever (Fig.
10/arrow direction 1).
m CAUTION
Activate the chain brake
liberately. Keep the chain
anything, don't let the saw tip forward.
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, imme-
diately release the throttle trigger.
m CAUTION
If chain does not stop, turn engine off and take your
unit to the nearest Authorized Service Centre for ser-
vice.
7. If the chain brake functions properly, turn the en-
gine off and return the chain brake to the DISEN-
GAGED position.
Air Filter
m NOTICE
Never operate the saw without the air filter. Dust
and dirt will be drawn into the engine and damage it.
Keep the air filter clean! The air filter must be cleaned
or replaced after every 20 hours of service.
Maintenance and ordering of spare parts
Always switch off the equipment and disconnect the
spark plug boot (Fig. 15/pos. D) before carrying out
any maintenance work.
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slowly and de-
from touching
Cleaning the air filter (Fig. 21A/21B)
1. Ensure the Stop switch is set to Stop (0).
2. Remove the top cover (Fig. 12/pos. 9) by remov-
ing the clips on the cover as shown in figure 12.
You can then remove the cover (Fig. 13/pos. 9).
3. Disconnect the spark plug boot (Fig. 15/pos. D)
from the spark plug (E) by pulling and twisting it
simultaneously (Fig. 15).
4. Remove the air filter fastening knob (Fig. 15/pos.
G) by turning counterclockwise.
5. Lift out the air filter (Fig. 15/pos. F).
6. Clean the air filter. Wash the filter in clean, warm,
soapy water. Rinse in clear, cool water Air dry
completely before refitting. It is advisable to have
a supply of spare filters.
7. Insert the air filter. Turn the air filter fastening knob
clockwise to secure the air filter. Refit the top cov-
er for the engine / air filter (Fig. 16/pos. 9). Make
sure that the cover fits perfectly when you do so.
Tighten the clips for the cover (Fig. 16/pos. H).
Fuel Filter
m NOTICE
Never use the saw without a fuel filter. After 100
hours in operation the fuel filter should be cleaned or,
in case of damage, replaced. Be sure to empty the
fuel tank before changing the filter.
1. Ensure the Stop switch is set to Stop (0).
2. Remove the top cover & disconnect the spark
plug boot.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap (Fig. 21/pos. K).
4. Bend a piece of soft wire.
5. Reach into the fuel tank opening and hook the
fuel line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the
opening until you can reach it with your fingers.
m NOTICE
Do not pull hose completely out of tank.
6. Lift the filter out of tank.
7. Pull the filter off the fuel pipe with a twist and
clean it. (If the filter is damaged, dispose of it and
replace it with a new filter).
8. Insert the end of the cleaned /new filter onto the
fuel pipe. Place one end of the filter into the tank
opening. Make sure that the filter is seated in the
lower corner of the tank. If necessary, use a long
screwdriver to move the filter to its correct posi-
tion, taking care not to damage it in the process.
9. Fill tank with fresh
See the Section Fuel
Securely refit the fuel tank cap.
Spark plug (Fig. 24b)
m NOTICE
To ensure that the saw's engine retains its power, the
spark plug must be clean and have the correct elec-
trode gap (0.6 mm). The spark plug must be cleaned
or replaced after every 20 hours of service.
1. Set the Stop switch to Stop (0).
fuel / oil mixture.
and Lubrication.