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NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply with FederalOSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through p rolonged u se 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 bnormal swellin gs. Prolonge d use in co ld
weather has be en linked to blood vessel
damage in oth erwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, chan ge inskin color or te xture,
or loss of fee ling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this t ool and seek
medical a ttention. An anti-vibration system
does not guaran tee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who ope rate power too ls on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely t heir physical condition a n d the
cond ition o f this to ol.
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, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwitha spark arrestingscreen.
Ifyou operateachain sawin astate orlocale
wheresuch regulations exist, you arelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of thelaw. Refer to theSERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto followall SafetyRules andPrecau-
tions canresult in s erious injury. If situations
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 ed by Under-
writer’s Lab oratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B 175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN
(If not
already attached)
W ARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
a ssembled an d a ll faste n ers are secure . Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the 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 adjusting 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 a hole in t hebar . T urning t he screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw . Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illu stration below.
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 arefully remove th e cha in f rom thepack-
a ge. Hold c hain w ith the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar