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NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain b rake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply withFederal OSHARegula-
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 prone to circulation disorders or
a bnorm al swe llings. Prolo nged use in cold
weather has been lin ked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise health y p eople. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, chan gein skin color ortexture,
or lo ss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attentio n. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avo idance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular ba sis must monitor
closely t heir p hysical c ondition a nd the
con ditio n of this too l.
SPECIALNOTICE:
Yoursaw isequipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler andspark
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, andWashington requireby
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequi ppedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyou operateachainsaw inastate orlocale
wheresuch regulations exist, youarelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation ofthe law. Referto the SERVICE
section for maintenance o f the spark
arresting screen.
Failuretofollowall SafetyRulesandPrecau-
tions canresult in serious injury. 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 saw is list edby U nde r-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000
American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
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 during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN
(Ifnot
already attached)
W ARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure yoursaw is properly
a ssem ble d a n d all f ast ener s a re secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when ha ndling th e chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake
nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping space
r
3. An adjustin g pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole in th ebar . T urningthe screwwill
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw . See
illu stration belo w.
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. C arefu lly remove th e c ha infrom thepack-
a ge. H old ch ain with the dr ive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar