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SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders orabnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage inotherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain,loss ofstrength, changein
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling inthe
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Your saw is equipped
with a temperature 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
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by
law. If you operate achain saw in astate or
locale where such regulations exist, youare
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so isa violation of thelaw. Referto the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the
Spark Arrestor.
Failuretofollow allSafetyRules andPrecau-
tions canresult inserious injury. Ifsituations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact yourAuthorized Service
Dealer or call 1-800---554---6723.
ASSEMBLY
Theassembly tool provided withyoursawis
the only tool needed for assembly. Protec-
tive gloves (not provided) should be worn
during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR &CHAIN
(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING:
Recheck each assembly
step if the saw is received assembled. Al-
ways weargloves when handling thechain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
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Loosen andremove theclamp nutsand
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 pin and screw are used to
adjust the tension ofthe chain. It is very
importantwhenassembling the barthat
the pin located on the adjusting screw
aligns withahole inthe bar. Turningt he
screw will move the adjustment pin up
anddownthescrew. Locate thisadjust-
ment pin before you begin mounting
the bar onto the saw. See illustration
below.
Adjustment screw
Inside view of
Bar Clamp
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost
asfarasit will goto therear.Thisshould
allow the pinto benearthe correct posi-
tion. Furtheradjustment maybeneces-
sary as you mount the bar.
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Mount the bar as illustrated.
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Slide the bar toward the rearof the saw
as far as possible.
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Prepare the chain by checking the
proper direction. Without following the
illustration it is easy to place the chain
onthe saw thewrong direction. Usethe
illustration ofthe chainto determine the
proper direction.
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Place the chain onto the sprocket lo-
cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the
chainbetween theteethinthesprocket.
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Start at the top of the bar and fit chain
into groove around the guide bar.
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Pull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the groove of the bar.
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Hold guide bar against the saw frame
andinstall the barclamp.Make surethe
adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in
the bar. Remember this pin moves the
barforward andbackward asthe screw
is turned.