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NOTE:
If this saw is to b e used for commer-
cial logging, achain brake isrequired and shall
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to v ibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could c ause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people p r one t o circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged us e i n cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherw ise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such a s numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, changein skincolorortexture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users w ho operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:
Yoursaw isequipped
with atemperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal c ombustion engi nes
tobeequipped with aspark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain sawin astate orlocale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure tofollowall Safety Rules andPrecau-
tions can result in serious i njury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good j udgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS:
This sawis listed byUnder-
wr iter’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance w ith:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN
(If not
already attached)
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handl ing the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
1. Loosen andremove the chain brakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
3. An adjusting pin and scr ew i s used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very i m-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole in the bar. Tur ningthe screwwill
move the adj ustment pin up and dow n the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustr atio n below.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches t h e stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.