(6), as this can cause blockages and lubrication prob-
lems.
Maintaining the saw chain
– Clean the chain bar and saw chain before storing the
product for an extended period of time to prevent the
parts from seizing.
How to clean the saw chain:
– Remove the cover (14), the chain bar (11) and the saw
chain (12) from the chain saw and clean with a stiff
brush. (see "Dismantling the saw chain and chain bar",
page 29).
– Inspect the saw chain for damage and replace or sharpen
the saw chain.
Replacing and Sharpening the Saw Chain
A sharp saw chain is required for optimum perform-
u
ance and safety.
Never sharpen the saw chain yourself unless you have
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experience with it.
The saw chain can become blunt through prolonged use or
when coming into contact with objects other than wood.
– Replace the saw chain with the Bosch saw chain access-
ory or have the saw chain professionally resharpened,
see accessories.
– To assemble the saw chain to the tool (see "Mounting the
chain bar and tensioning the saw chain (see figures B1 –
B4)", page 29).
Maintaining the chain bar
Only replace the chain bar if you fully understand the
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product and the instructions, otherwise please con-
tact the Bosch Service Centre.
Only use the recommended replacement chain bars by
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Bosch.
Check the chain bar for cracks or wear. Replace if damaged.
For instructions for removing the chain bar, (see "Dismant-
ling the saw chain and chain bar", page 29).
Spare parts and accessories (K)
Visit www.bosch-pt.com for exploded views and information
on spare parts.
Transport and storage of the chain saw
Before transporting the chain saw:
– Always remove the battery.
– Always fit the chain guard (16) on the chain bar (11)
when the chain saw is not being used to prevent injury.
– Always lock the chain brake by pushing the hand guard/
chain brake forwards.
– It is recommended to carry the chain saw with the chain
bar behind you.
In addition to all the steps for transporting the chain saw,
carry out the following before putting the chain saw into stor-
age:
– Always empty the oil reservoir before putting it into stor-
age, and refill it before use.
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– Always store the chain saw in a safe, dry place, out of the
reach of children.
– Never place objects on the chain saw.
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: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at:
www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses
Transport
The recommended lithium-ion batteries are subject to legis-
lation on the transport of dangerous goods. The user can
transport the batteries by road without further require-
ments.
When the batteries are shipped by third parties (e.g. air
transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on
packaging and labelling (e.g. ADR regulations) must be met.
A dangerous goods expert must be consulted when prepar-
ing the items for shipping.
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.
Disposal
Products, rechargeable batteries, accessories
and packaging are to be recycled in an environ-
mentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries/bat-
teries into household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation
into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must
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