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Clutch
Cover
Adjusting Pin
Lower
Hole
Guide Bar
12. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only.
Once the chain is tensioned, you will
need to tighten bar nuts.
CHAIN TENSION (Including units
with chain already installed)
WARNING
: Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
NOTE:
When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.
Attempting to tension the chain when the bar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) to move chain around
guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below
the bar.
Chain Adjustment
Bar Nuts
Adjusting
Screw
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
1. Loosen bar nuts until they are finger tight
against the clutch cover.
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-
ing screw
til sag does not exist.
5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to
move chain around guide bar.
7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Guide
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen chain
Bar
by turning the adjusting screw
counterclockwise. Retighten bar nuts.
8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.
Tool
WARNING
(Bar Tool)
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
WARNING
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar. Only use Bar and
Chain Oil for bar and chain lubrication.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
8
Adjusting
Screw
1
/
turn clockwise. Repeat un-
4
1
Adjusting Screw - -
/
Turn
4
Bar Nuts
1
/
: If the saw is operated
: Muffler is very hot during
: Remove fuel cap slowly
turn
4
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