Inside view of Chain Brake
CHAIN TENSION
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. At- tempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
STurn the adjusting screw counterclock- wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. This should al- low the pin to be near the correct posi- tion. Further adjustment may be neces-
sary as you mount the bar.
SMount the bar as illustrated.
SSlide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible.
SPrepare the chain by checking the prop- er direction. Without following the illus- tration it is easy to place the chain on the saw the wrong direction. Use the il-
lustration of the chain to determine the proper direction.
SPlace the chain onto the sprocket lo- cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the
chain between the teeth in the sprocket.
SStart at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar.
SPull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the groove of the bar.
SHold guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp. Make sure the adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in the bar. Remember this pin moves the
bar forward and backward as the screw is turned.
SReplace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
Mount the Bar
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the combination screwdriver/wrench tool to move the chain around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag be- low the bar.
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen- ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjust- ing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.
SIf chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
SLift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the combination screwdriver/wrench.
SRecheck chain tension.
Chain moves freely
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.
Nuts
Adjustment
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