Kevin Martin

Karl,

Thanks for your insight.

Regarding the grease gun, can you tell me what the purpose is of the middle piece in the picture I attached (cup shape with ears at 02:00, 06:00, 10:00)?  And you mention a grease "cartridge."  Is there supposed to be a disposable cartridge that goes into the gun, like a standard grease gun uses?  The grease that came with my saw is in a toothpaste type tube.

I agree with you that a periodic full inspection of the needle bearing assembly and shaft should be done.  But the Owner's Manual doesn't mention doing that...I assume they expect me to pay a Service Center to do a "full service" periodically.  But between "full service" times, how am I supposed to add a little oil to the bearings as the Owner's Manual instructs?  And following up on your comment about an R&R of the clutch assembly, what is the proper torque for the clutch nut?  Sadly, the Owner's Manual doesn't provide torque values for any of the fasteners.

Thanks,

Kevin