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Turn i dle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
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Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or a re unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized ser vice deal er or call
1--800--554--6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sary toservice yourbar. Aworn barwill dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
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Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
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Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. R emove bar and chain from
saw.
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Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
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Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
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When rail top is uneven, use aflat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replace guide bar when the g r oove is wor n,
the guide bar i s bent orcracked, orwhenexce-
ss heating o r burr ing of t he rails occurs. I f re-
placement is necessary, use onlythe guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair par ts l ist or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace w ith Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. S park plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Screws
Spark
Plug B oot
Spark
Plug
Cylinder
Cover
STORAGE
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where f uel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in pl ace. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
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Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
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Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
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Donot store the unit or fuel in aclosed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, el ectric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store i n a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION
: I t is important t o prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carbur etor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank dur ing storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or usi ng ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. A cidic gas can dam age
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.