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Itis normalfor anew chainto stretch dur-
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replace the old chain when it be comes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
in the list of available replacement parts.
The chain mustcomplywith kickbackre-
quirements ofANSIB175.1 when tested
with this saw. See your authorized ser-
vice dealer to replace and s harpen indi-
vidual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Remove bar clamp nuts.
3. Remove bar clamp and old c hain.
Bar C lamp
Nuts
Adjusting Screw
Bar
Clamp
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far a s it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting screw
from the bar clamp.
5. Carefully remove the new chain from
the package. Hold chain with cutters
facing as shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links
6. Place chain around the sprocket and
fit the drive links into the guide bar
groove and then into the teeth of the
sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.
7. Hold the guide bar against the saw
frame and install the bar clamp. Be
sure ad justing pin is in the adjusting
pin hole in the bar.
Inside view of
Bar Clamp
Adjusting
screw
Adjusting pin
Adjusting pin hole
8. Secure the gu ide bar and bar clamp
with the bar clamp nuts; tighten
finger tight only.
CAUTIO N: If saw chain is installed back-
war ds, the saw will vibrate excessively
and will not cut wood.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See
CHECK CHAIN TENS ION in th e MAIN-
TENA NCE
section.
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
WARNING: Use of any other ac-
cessory or attachment might present a
risk of injury to the operator.
REPLACEMENT PART PART N O.
Hex Nuts 530015917
Oil Cap 530053072
Bar Adjusting Screw 530016265
Bar Adjusting Pin 530053068
File (5/32″ dia.) T win Pak 952055085
Xtra GUARDr Cha i n --18″ 952051338
Lo--Kickr Guide Bar -- 18″ 952044418
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt. 952030203
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal. 9520 30204