AAVIX AGT317, Owner'S Manual

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home owner to sharpen saw chains. An improperly sharpened saw chain will not cut effectively, require 
more physical effort, and cause high vibrations and a higher rate of wear. 

CARBON BRUSHES 

WARNING: Before accessing the carbon brushes, be sure that the chainsaw is disconnected from 

the power source. 

1. Check the condition of the carbon brushes after 50 hours of use of your new chainsaw. If the brushes 
are worn to 1/8 inch in length, replace them. 

2. Remove the motor cover to inspect the brushes. 
3. Replace them if necessary. 

MAINTENANCE CHART 

Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply 
for normal operating conditions only. If you daily working 
time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are 
different, shorten the specified intervals accordingly.

Before starting work

After finishi

n

g work 

or daily

Weekl

y 

Monthly 

If faulty 

If damaged 

As required

Complete machine 

Visual 

inspection 

x        

Clean 

x 

Switch 

Check 

operation 

x        

Oil 

tank 

Clean 

    x    

Chain 

lubrication 

Check 

x        

Saw chain 

Inspect, also check the 
sharpness 

x 

Check 

chain 

tension 

x        

Sharpen 

x 

Guide bar 

Check 

(wear, 

damage) 

x        

Clean and turn over 

x 

x 

Deburr 

       x 

Replace 

      x x 

Chain 

sprocket 

Check 

   x     

All accessible screws and nuts Retighten 

x 

Chain catcher on sprocket 
cover 

Check 

   x     

Replace sprocket cover 

x 

Power cord 

Check 

x 

Replace 

      x