After Use/Storage; After-Sales Service And Application Service - Bosch UniversalChain 18 Manual Original

Regularly check the chain saw for obvious defects such as
loose, dislodged or damaged saw chain and chain bar, loose
fixings and worn or damaged components.
Note: Before returning the chain saw, ensure all oil in the oil
reservoir has been emptied. Ensure that the oil reservoir is
refilled before using the chain saw again.
Replacing/changing the saw chain and chain bar (see
figures A1–A4)
Use only original Bosch accessories.
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Check the saw chain and chain bar according to section
"Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Replace a worn chain bar.
Check the drive sprocket (20). If it is worn out or damaged
due to strain, have it exchanged by an authorized Bosch
after-sales service.
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Never sharpen the saw chain yourself unless you have exper-
ience with it. Replace the saw chain with replacement saw
chain (F 016 800 489) or have the saw chain professionally
reground at your authorised customer services agent for
Bosch power tools.
Checking the Automatic Oiler
Proper functioning of the automatic saw chain oiler can be
checked by running the chain saw and pointing the tip of the
chain bar towards a piece of cardboard or paper on the
ground. Do not touch the ground with the chain and ensure a
safety clearance of 20 cm. If an increasing oil pattern de-
velopes, the automatic oiler is operating correctly. If there is
no oil pattern despite a full oil reservoir, see section
"Troubleshooting" or contact your authorized Bosch after-
sales service.

After Use/Storage

Put the chain guard (9) on the bar (11) to prevent injury.
The saw chain (12) can become blunt because of unwanted
hits/scratches.
Remove the oil from the oil tank before storage.
Clean the moulded plastic housing of the chain saw using a
soft brush and clean cloth. Do not use water, solvents or pol-
ishes. Remove all debris, especially from the motor cooling
vents.
After 1–3 hours of use, remove the cover (15), the chain bar
(11) and the saw chain (12), and clean them using a brush.
Clean the area under the cover (15), the drive sprocket (20)
and the chain bar assembly from adherant debris using a
brush. Clean the oil outlet (21) with a clean cloth.
Note: Do not clean the area around the oil outlet (21) with a
brush, as debris can be lodged into the automatic oiling sys-
tem and can cause blockages and lubrication problems.
Make sure that sawdust and dirt are removed and that the oil
lines and the oil system can not be clogged up.
If the chain saw is to be stored for a longer period of time,
clean the saw chain (12) and the chain bar (11).
Always store the chain saw with the chain guard (9) in a se-
cure, dry place, out of the reach of children.
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Do not place other objects on the chain saw.
Please take care to place down the chain saw with the oil
filler cap (4) facing upward.
When storing in the sales packaging, the oil reservoir must
be completely emptied.
Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifications
may impair the safety of your product and may result in in-
creased noise and vibration.
Accessories
Saw chain
UniversalChain 18
Additional accessories
Saw chain oil, 1 litre

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate
of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange
the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: [email protected]
You can find further service addresses at:
www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses
Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dan-
gerous Goods Legislation requirements. The batteries are
suitable for road-transport by the user without further re-
strictions.
When shipping by third parties (e.g.: by air transport or for-
warding agency), special requirements on packaging and la-
belling must be observed. For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is re-
quired.
Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undam-
aged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-
tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the
packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more de-
tailed national regulations.
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F 016 800 489
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