Fieldmann FZP 56516-B, Manual

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FZP 56516-B

Maintenance of the saw

6. MAINTENANCE OF THE SAW

The saw must be switched off before starting any of the operations described below. Make sure the engine is 
cold. The spark plug must be unscrewed to avoid the possibility of accidentally starting the saw.
Protective gloves must be worn when working with or near the chain.

Replacing and maintaining the spark plug (XX)

To replace the spark plug, the air fi lter cover must be removed and the air fi lter pulled out.
Remove the rubber cover of the spark plug contact and unscrew the spark plug with the spanner provided.
Check the condition of the spark plug electrodes. If the electrodes are found to be dirty, it is necessary to try to 
clean the spark plug electrodes with a wire brush. If this cleaning does not produce the expected result, the spark 
plug must be replaced with a new one.
The condition of the spark plug should be checked at least once a month.

Air fi lter maintenance (XXI)

Maintenance of the air fi lter must be carried out after each use of the saw.
Dust and larger debris can be removed from the fi lter by tapping the fi lter surround on a hard pad. The fi lter mesh 
is cleaned after the fi lter has been disassembled into two halves by washing in extraction gasoline. Using a 
stream of compressed air, dirt can be blown out of the mesh from the inside to the outside.

Maintenance and cleaning of the oil system (XXII)

Cleaning of the oil slot and oil channel in the bar must be carried out after each use of the saw.
After removing the side panel and bar, the condition of the oil slot should be checked and any debris removed.
Remove the chain from the bar. Clean the bar of sawdust and dirt. Clean the chain guide groove and the oil inlet 
hole. Lubricate the gear at the tip of the bar with a few drops of oil through the lubrication hole.
The chain guide groove in the bar wears out during work. Periodically, the bar should be turned and the condition 
of the groove checked. If the groove is found to be shaped as shown in Figure (XXIII), the bar must be replaced 
with a new one.
The wear of the bar groove can be checked by putting a ruler to the bar with the chain on. If the ruler is not 
adhering to the bar, the condition of the groove is good. Otherwise, the bar must be replaced.

Other maintenance activities

After each use, the overall condition of the saw should be checked. Tighten the loose bolt connections. Check for 
fuel or oil leaks. Check the cooling vents for clearance. Check that all covers and the cabinet are in good condition 
and free of cracks. Any defects found must be rectifi ed before any further work is undertaken.

Maintenance of the ribs of the cylinder (XXIV)

Dirt accumulated in the cylinder ribs could cause the engine to overheat. The slots between the cylinder ribs 
must be cleaned periodically. To do this, remove the air fi lter cover, dismantle the air fi lter and unscrew the spark 
plug. Then unscrew the screws and remove the cylinder cover. Clean the slots between the cylinder ribs and 
reassemble the saw; take care to ensure the correct position of electrical cables and other wires.