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7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for correct
position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not
in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make
sure brake is released, and reinstall.
DANGER
Never operate saw if chain brake does not
function properly, otherwise saw damage and
serious personal injury could result. See
“Testing the Brake” instructions.
8. Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjust-
ment, Chain Tension”
ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION
IMPORTANT
Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain
tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner
will be damaged.
1. Remove air filter cover and spark plug lead.
2. Loosen two guide bar nuts (H).
3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (J)
clockwise until the chain touches the bottom of the
bar.
4. Tighten both guide bar nuts with bar nose held up.
IMPORTANT!
Tighten guide bar nuts to 90 – 110 kgf/cm (80 – 95 in.
lbs.) DO NOT over-tighten nuts. Damage to saw
may result.
5. Pull the saw chain around the guide bar by hand.
Reduce chain tension, if you feel tight spots.
NOTE
All chains require frequent adjustments.
6. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
7. Replace spark plug lead and air filter cover.
HJ
P
O