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BAR MAINTENANCE
Ifyour saw cutsto oneside, hasto beforced
throughthecut,orbeenrunwithanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sary to service your bar.
Awornbarwilldamageyourchainandmake
cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
inthe STOP position, thenclean allsawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S Clean the oilholes a ndbar grooveaftereach
5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
S Whenrailtopisuneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replaceguide bar when thegroove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.
If replacement is necessary,useonly theguide
barspecifiedforyoursawintherepairparts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better . Ignition tim ing is fixed andnon-
adjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0,5 mm.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely .
Screws
Spark
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
Cylinder
Cover
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommend that
you referchain sharpeningto aprofessional
chain sharpener.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving
during most of this procedure. W ear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves a tidle. See IDLESPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw willnot idle. SeeIDLESPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed---T
Allow engineto idle. If thechain moves, idle
istoofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow.
Adjustspeeduntil engineruns withoutchain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). Theidlespeedscrew islocatedinthe
area above the p rimerbulb and is labeled T.
S Turnidle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
STORAGE
WARNING:Stop engineandallowto
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engineand allow torun untilit stops.
S Clean the unitbefore storing. Pay p a rticu-
larattention tothe airintake a rea,keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store in adry area outof thereach o fchil-
dren.
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and thata
complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
S The guide bar and chain must always be
covered with a scabbard when the machine
is being transported or i n storage in order to
prevent accident contact with the sharp
chain. Even a non--moving chain can cause
serious cuts to yourself or persons you
bump into with an exposed chain.