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S File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as sh own.
30˚
80˚
60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
Too Much Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle accordi ng to the manufact ur-
er’s specif icat ions for the chai n you are
using. Improper hook angle w il l increase
the chance of kickback whi ch can resultin
serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S I f t he depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, fi le it level to
the top of the dept h gauge t ool .
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge shouldbe flatwiththe front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you requir e furt her assist ance or ar e un-
sure about perform ing this procedure,
contact your authorized service dealer or
call our cust o me r assi stance help li ne a t
1--800--554--6723.
WARNING: Avoid accidentalstart-
ing. Always unplug saw from power
source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and ca n cut you even when it is
not moving.
Itisnormalforanew chaintostretchdur-
ing the first 15minutes of operation.You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain s pecified
in the listof availablereplacementparts.
Thech a in mustcomplywithkickbackre-
quirementsofANSIB175.1 whentested
with this saw.
See an authorized service dealer to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters on
your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Turn the unit ups ide down on a flat
surface. Straighten out chain, then
lay it on a flat surface.
Bar N uts
Adjusting
Screw
3. Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting screw
from the unit.
5. Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links