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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-
placement is n ecessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the d ecal 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 PL UG
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 dis-
card .
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark 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 Boot
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 fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unitwithall guards inplace. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby . Store the unit out
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay p a rticu-
lar attention to the air int ake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Do notstore theunit orfuel ina closedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom hotwater heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION : It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter , fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or u sing ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer .