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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 to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure t o vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorder s or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in c old
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherw ise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as num bness, pain,
loss of strength, changein skin coloror texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibr ation system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Us ers who operate pow er tools o n
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Yoursaw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
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
to beequipped wi th aspark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state orlocale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules andPrecau-
tions can result in serious 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 listed by U nder-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--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--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR& CHAIN
(If not
already attached)
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners a r e 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 t he 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 o f the chain. It is ver y im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin l ocated on the adjusting scr ew aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin u p and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment befor e you
begin m ounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustr atio n 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. Car efully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain w ith the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar