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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N
Length
CHAIN P/N
16”
MODEL
530044835 952051481
6
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CKA without chain brake
220
260
18”
530044834 952051480
8
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NOTE:
This saw complies with Federal
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use ofgasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of peopl e prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold w eather has been
linked to blood vessel 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-vibration systemdoes 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.
SPECIALNOTICE:
Yoursaw isequipped
with a temperature limiting muffler andspark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and t he states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with aspark arrestor screen.
If youoperate achain sawin astate orlocale
where suchregulations exist, you arelegally
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
Arrestor.
Failureto followall Safety Rules andPrecau-
tions canresult inserious injury. If situations
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
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THEBAR&CHAIN
(If not
already attached)
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled andall fasteners aresecure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when i t is not moving!
S
Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain b rake f rom the saw.
S
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
S
Turn adjusting screw on barcounterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rackas f aras
it will go toward the front of the bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
S
Mount the bar as illustrated.
S
Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
S
Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illus tration
it is easy to place the chain on the saw in
the wrong direction. Use theillustration of
the chain to determine the proper direc-
tion.
S
Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum (see illustration).
Fit the chain between the teeth in the
sprocket.
S
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
S
Pull the bar forward until the chain issnug
in the groove of the bar. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
S
Hold guide bar against the saw frame and
install the chain brake.
S
Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Mount the Bar