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Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
Too Much Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufacturer’s
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury .
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the dep th gau ge i s higher than the
depthgaugetool,fileitleveltothetopof
the depth gauge tool.
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further a ssistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chainmoves at idle.See IDLESPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw willnot idle.SeeIDLESPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
toofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleistooslow . Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw i s located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
If you require further a ssistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
COOLING SYSTEM
To keep the working temperature as low as
possible the machine is equipped with a
cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
S Air intake on the starter
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
S Cylinder cover (directs cold air ov er the
cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults i n the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
latedarea wherefuelvaporscannotreach
sparksoropenflamesfromwaterheaters,
electric motors orswitches, furnaces,etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store chain saw well out of the r each of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitforstorageattheendofthe
season orif it will not beusedfor 30 days or
more. If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time:
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Oilthechainand wrapit inheavy paperor
cloth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION s ection of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT r egarding the u se of
gasohol inyour chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is
an acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age. Addstabilizer tothe gasolinein thefuel
tankorfuelstoragecontainer.Followthemix
instructions found on s tabilizer containers.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1,
2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)isblendedwith
fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you
can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.