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Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
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Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you req uire further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer o r call
1--800--554--6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your s aw cutsto oneside, has tobe forced
throughthecut, orbeenrun withanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. A wornbarwill dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the S TOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
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Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
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Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
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Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
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Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
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When rail topis uneven,use aflat file tore-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replace guide b ar when th e groove is worn,
the g uide bar is bent o r cracked, o r whenexce-
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-
placement is necessary , use o nly the g uide b ar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
onthedecallocatedonthechainsaw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug andtighten securely with a 3/4inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Screws
Spark
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
Cylinder
Cover
STORAGE
WARNING:
Stop engine and allow
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwith all guardsinplace. Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
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Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
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Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
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Donotstore t heunitorfuel ina c losedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom hotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION
: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from form ing in esse ntia l fu el system
parts such as the carburetor , fue l filter , fuel
hose, o r fue l tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called g asohol or using etha nol
or meth anol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.