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 ser- vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi- vidual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1.Disconnect the chain saw from the power source.
2.Remove bar clamp nuts.
3.Remove bar clamp and old chain.
Bar Clamp
Nuts
Bar | Adjusting Screw |
Clamp |
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4.Turn the adjusting screw counter- clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove the adjusting screw from the bar clamp.
5.Carefully remove the new chain from the package. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.
Tip of
Bar
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters | Depth Gauge |
Drive Links
6.Place 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.
7.Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the bar.
Inside view of Bar Clamp
Adjusting pin hole
Adjusting 
screw
Adjusting pin
8.Secure the guide bar and bar clamp with the bar clamp nuts; tighten
finger tight only.
CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back- wards, the saw will vibrate excessively and will not cut wood.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-
TENANCE section.
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
WARNING: Use of any other ac- cessory or attachment might present a risk of injury to the operator.
REPLACEMENT PART | PART NO. |
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Hex Nuts | 530015917 |
Oil Cap | 530053072 |
Bar Adjusting Screw | 530016265 |
Bar Adjusting Pin | 530053068 |
File (5/32″ dia.) Twin Pak | 952055085 |
Xtra GUARDr Chain | 952051338 |
952044418 | |
Bar & Chain Lubricant | 952030203 |
Bar & Chain Lubricant | 952030204 |
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