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To Adjust Saw Chain Tension
1. Move stop switch to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug lead.
3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until nger tight.
4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (C) clockwise un-
til the chain ts snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown.
Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4
turn.
5. Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut
rst.
Guide Bar Cover Cleaning
1. Remove two (2) 6 mm guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover
screw (B).
2. Remove guide bar cover (D).
3. Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around
sprocket.
4. Install guide bar cover (D), install and tighten guide bar nuts, and
install guide bar cover screw (B).
A
C
D
B
E
A
C
D
B
5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward
bar tip.
6. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive
sprocket (E).
7. Turn tension adjustment screw clockwise to take up slack in saw
chain.
8. Install guide bar cover (D), and tighten guide bar nuts nger tight
and install guide bar cover screw (B).
9. Adjust chain tension.