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specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERA TION section.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe of f unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Donotcleanfilteringasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazardor p roducing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and per for-
mance of the engine andincreases fuelcon-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours o f operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your airfil-
ter withanew oneafter every 50hours ofop-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover .
3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.
4. Cleanthe airfilter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancool water.Airdry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Cover
Cylinder
Cover
INSPECT MUF FLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits buildup
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and m ust beremoved toavoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replacethe spark arresting screen ifbreaks
occur.
Nut
Muffler
Spark
Arresting
Screen
Exhaust
Outlet
Cover
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen andremove the nutfrom theex-
haust outlet cover.
2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
3. Remove spark a rresting screen. Handle
screen carefully to prevent damag e.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
breaks are found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover , and nut. T ighten nut securely.