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NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed o r otherwise dis-
abledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegula-
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 p rone to circulation d isorders o r
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 of strength,changeinskincolor ortexture,
or loss offeeling inthe 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 their physical condition and the
condition o f this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
with atemperature lim itingmufflerandspark
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
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocale
wheresuchregulations exist,you arelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to d o so is
aviolationof thelaw. Referto theSERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRules andPrecau-
tionscanresult inseriousinjury . Ifsituations
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: Thi s saw is listed b yUnder-
writer’ s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- 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 durin g assembly.
ATTA CH INGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If received assemble d,
repeat all steps to ensure yoursaw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
Thechain issharp andcan cut you even when
it is not m oving!
1. Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from t he 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 ad-
just the tension o f the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar , that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
intoaholein th ebar .Turnin gthe screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting th e bar onto the saw. See
illustration below .
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screw by 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 drum 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
sho wn .
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar