: Wrap the chain around the drive sprocket and into the bar guides. Ensure the cutting edges are facing the direction of rotation (forward along the top of the bar).
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A: The manual says no . The cutter head speed is calibrated for the mass of carbide blades. HSS blades are lighter and can spin too fast, leading to chatter or blade ejection. Manual Alpina It 31015
The "IT" in IT 31015 doesn't stand for "Information Technology"—it stands for Instrument Technik , a sub-chapter of Alpina’s history rooted in the 1980s and 90s. During the Cold War’s twilight, several Swiss brands (notably Alpina, alongside brands like Fortis and Tutima) produced robust, no-frills mechanical chronographs for military and professional use. The IT 31015 is a spiritual (and almost direct) descendant of those Bundeswehr and aviation contract pieces. : Wrap the chain around the drive sprocket
Here are the most common issues reported by Alpina IT 31015 owners, along with the manual’s recommended fixes. The cutter head speed is calibrated for the