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NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
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 or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, change inskincolor or texture,
or loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,
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 t heir physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursaw i sequipped
with a temperature limiting muffler andspark
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 r equire by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithaspark arrestingscreen.
Ifyou operateachain sawin astate orlocale
where such regulations exist, you arelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so i s
a violation ofthe law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto f ollowallSafety RulesandPrecau-
tions canresult inserious injury. If situations
occur which a re not covered in t his manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STAN DARD S: This saw is l isted by Und er-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and S afety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACH ING THEBAR &CHAIN(If not
already attached)
WARNING: If r eceived assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear g loves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is no t m oving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake
nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location o
f
shipping spacer
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to a d-
just the t ension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the b ar , that t he
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into aholein thebar .Turningthescrew will
move th e adjustment pin up and down t he
screw . Locate this adjustment before you
begin m ounting the bar onto the saw . See
illustration below.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screw b y hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch d rum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
Mount the Bar
6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar