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NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial
logging,
a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial
Logging.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people
prone
to circulation
disorders
or
abnormal
swellings,
Prolonged
use in cold
weather
has been linked to blood vessel
damage
in otherwise
healthy
people.
If
symptoms
occur such as numbness,
pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of fooling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue
the use of this tool and seek
medical
attention.
An anti-vibration
system
does not guarantee
the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely
their
physical
condition
and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Your saw is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements
of California
Cedes 4442 and
4443,
All U,S. forest land and the states of
California,
idaho,
Maine,
Minnesota,
New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many internal combustion
engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible
for maintaining
the operating
condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section
for
maintenance
of
the
spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious in ury, If situations
occur which are not covered
n th s manual,
use care and good
udgement,
If you need
assistance,
contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:
This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI
B175.1-2000
American
National
Standards
for
Gasoline-Powered
Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-1995
Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996
Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupetional
Health and Safety
Protective
gloves (not provided)
should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING
THE BAR & CHAIN
(if not
already attached)
41_WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure,
Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
6
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
• Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
• Remove
the plastic
shipping
spacer
(if
present).
Location
of shipping
spacer
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cha,
nB ak
Ch
Nuts
Bar Tool
• An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust
the tension of the chain, It is very important
when assembling the bar, that the pin located
on the ad usting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. Turn ng the screw w II move the ad-
ustment pin up and down the screw. Locate
this adjustment before you begin mounting
the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.
Inside view of
hain Brake
Adjustment
located
on Chain Brake
• Turn the ed usting screw by hand counter-
clockwise
untl
the
adjusting
p n iust
touches
the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the correct
position.
• Slide
guide
bar behind
clutch
drum until
guide
bar
stops
against
clutch
drum
sprocket.
• Carefully
remove the chain from the pack-
age,
Hold chain with the drive links as
shown,
of
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
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