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The followingguide barand chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 whenusedon
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and
chaincombinationsother thanthoselistedis
not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
18″
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
BH 2660
952044418 952051338 14_
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for comm er-
cial logging, a chainbrake is required andshall
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial 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 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 t heir 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: This sawis li stedbyUnder-
writer’ s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
PoweredChain Saw-- SafetyRequirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn durin g assembly.
ATTA CH INGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
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 of shipping spacer
3. An adjusting p in and screw is used t o 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.