Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw 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 many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen by law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale 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 and Precau- 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.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Un- derwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI
CSA
CSA
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 proper- ly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!
SLoosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).
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Shipping
Spacer
Assembly |
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Tool | Chain Brake |
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Chain Brake Nuts 
SAn 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 the bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.
Adjustment
Screw
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock- wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Fur- ther adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar.
S Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops agaist clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the bar
SCarefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.
Tip of
Bar
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION