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WARNING: Shut off engine before attemptingto adjust
the chain tension. Additionally,disconnect the spark
plug wire, Wear gloves when handlingchainsto
prevent injury.
To adjustthe tension:
1. Loosen the bar nuts using the Combi-wrsnch.
2. Tum the tension screw clockwise(Rg. 30, 1) until
the chain touches and no longer sags at the
underside of the bar.
RGURE 30
3. The saw chain is correctlytensioned when the
chain fitssnuggly against the underside of the bar,
but can still be easily rotated on the bar by hand.
Be sure the chain fits correctlyon the sprocketand
the bar (Fig. 30), NOTE: The chain will not rotate it
the chain brake is engaged_
4. Hold up the bar tip. Tighten the bar nuts securely
with the Combi-wrenchprovided. Only use the
providedCombi-wrench to tighten the bar nuts
(Fig. 31). CAUTION: Excessive force will stdp the
bar studs out of the saw case.
', RGURE 31
INSTALLING NEW CHAIN
CAUTION: |nju_Jhazarot Wear safety gloves when
handlingsaw chain at any time.
1. Be sure chain brake is disengaged first (Fig. 32),
Pull backwards on hand guard until it clicks
audibly. Remove the two bar nuts (Fig, 33) and
side cover.
RGURE 32
RGURE33
2.
Clean the suflace between the bar and the guide
plate (Fig. 34, A); and the oilieropening (Rg 34,
B).
3.
Tum the chaintensioningscrew (Fig. 34, C)
counterclockwise to positionthe tension lug (Fig.
34, D) to the far left.
4.
Slide the bar over the tension lug and fd securely
into lughole.Failureto fdthe lug into the hole may
resultin the tensionscrew being bent when the
side cover is tighteneddown.
RGURE34
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5.
Feed the chainaround the chain sprocketintothe
bar groove (Fig. 35). Cutters (the sharp edge on
top) mustpointforward toward bar nose. Insure
the chaindrive I'tnks engage the cha'msprocket
and the sprocket nose on the bar.
RGURE35
6.
Attach the side cover and bar nuts by hand
tighteningonly. Liftingthe bar nose slightly;tum
the chainclockwiseand tighten the chain with the
tension screwuntilthe chain touchesthe bar
withoutsagging.The chain tension is correctif the
chain is snugagainstthe undersideof the bar but
can stillbe easily rotated by hand. NOTE: The
(_hainwillnot rotate if the chain brake is engeged!
7.
Hold bar tip up; tighten bar nuts securelywith
Combi wrenchsupplied.CAUTION: Excess force
will stripthe bar studs out of the case,
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