WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufac- turer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will in- crease the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool | File |
Depth Gauge
LOOSEN
3.Loosen chain tension by turning ad- justing wheel (upward direction). Remove bar clamp.
SPlace gauge tool on cutter.
SIf the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
SMaintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are un- sure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at
WARNING: Avoid accidental start- ing. Always unplug saw from power source before installing a bar and/or chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to 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 becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available replacement parts. The chain must comply with kickback re- quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with this saw.
See your authorized service dealer to replace and sharpen individual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1.Disconnect the chain saw from the power source.
2.Loosen and remove bar knob com- pletely by lifting lever and turning counterclockwise.
Drive Sprocket | Bar | |
Knob | ||
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Bar |
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Clamp |
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4.Slide guide bar on bar bolts toward the drive sprocket until guide bar stops against the sprocket.
5.Remove the old chain.
6.Carefully remove the new chain from the package. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.
Tip of
Bar
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters | Depth Gauge |
Drive Links
7.Place the 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.
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