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abnormal swellings. Prolonged use i n cold
weather has been l inked to blood vessel
damage in otherw ise healthy peopl e. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, changein skincolorortexture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,
discontinue t he use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibr ation system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. U ser s w ho operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely t heir physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:
Yoursaw isequipped
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 by
law that many internal combustion engines
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 tofollow all Safety Rules andPrecau-
tions can r esult inserious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. 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 handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove thechain 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. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise tomovethe tensioning rackas
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the Bar
5. Prepar e the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without followingthe illustra tionit
is easyto place thechain on the sawinthe
wrong direction . Use the illustra tio n o f the
chain to determine the proper direction.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gaug
e
Drive Links