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SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood ves-
sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation d is-
orders orabnormal swellings. prolonged use
in coldweather hasbeen linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this
tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vi-
bration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of t hese problems. Users whoop-
erate power tools on a continual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Yoursawisequipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of Califor-
nia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Wa shington require many inter-
nal combustion engines to be equipped with
a spark arrestor screen by law. If you oper-
ate a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally re-
sponsible for maintaining the operating con-
dition ofthese parts. Failure to doso i s avio-
lation of the law. Refer to the CARE AND
MAINTENANCE section for maintenance of
the Spark A rrestor.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury If
situations occurwhichare notcovered inthis
manual, usecareand goodjudgement. If you
need assistance, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
The assembly tool provided with your saw is
the only tool needed for assembly. Protec-
tive gloves (not provided) should be worn
during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If
not already attached)
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Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and
the bar clamp from the saw .
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Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Bar Clamp
Clamp Nuts
Assembly Tool
Location of shipping spacer
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An adjusting pi n and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant whenassembling the bar,that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw
will movethe adjustment pinup anddown
the screw. Locate this adjustment before
you begin mounting the baronto the saw.
Adjustment located on bar clamp
Inside view of
Bar Clamp
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear. T his should al-
low the pintobe nearthe correctposition.
Further adjustment may benecessary as
you mount the bar.
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Mount t he bar.
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Slide thebar toward therearof t hesawas
far as possible.
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Prepare the chain bychecking theproper
direction. Without following the illustra-
tion it is easy to place the chain on the
saw backwards. Use the chain illustra-
tion to determine the proper direction.
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Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum. Fit the chain be-
tween the teeth in the sprocket.
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Start at the top of the bar andfit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
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Pull the barforward until the chain issnug
in the groove of the bar.
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Holdguide baragainst thesawframeand
install the bar clamp. Make sure the ad-
justing pin is aligned with the hole in the
bar. Remember this pin moves the bar
forward and backwards as the screw is
turned.
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Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.