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3.Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise (see Figure F). Continue to turn adjusting screw until adjusting block is to rear of adjusting plate.
4.Install guide bar onto saw body. Place rear of guide bar between adjusting plate and sprocket support.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert adjusting block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar.
5.Attach guide bar nuts to guide bar bolts. IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nuts finger tight only. Make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar.
6.Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure D).
!CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.
7.Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
8.If saw has
Call Outs For Figure D
A.Towards Guide Bar Nose
A1. Cutting Edge
1.Saw Chain
2.Guide Bar
3.Adjusting Hole
4.Guide Bar Nuts
5.Guide Bar Bolts
6.Sprocket Support
7.Drive Sprocket
Call Outs For Figure F
1.Adjusting Block
2.Sprocket Support
3.Adjusting Plate
4.Adjusting Screw
FOR MODELS EL-3, EL-7, AND EL-2
ONLY
1.Lay saw chain out flat.
2.Remove guide bar nuts, guide bar bolts, and Phillips screw from plastic bag.
3.Install hand guard by pressing two bosses (at bottom of hand guard) into
4.Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise (see Figure F). Continue to turn adjusting screw until adjusting block is to rear of adjusting plate.
5.Install guide bar onto saw body. Slide guide bar onto adjusting plate. IMPORTANT: Make sure to insert adjusting block into oval adjusting hole on guide bar.
6.Rotate sprocket support up over guide bar. Align holes in sprocket support with guide bar bolt holes in saw body.
7.Insert front guide bar bolt through saw body and sprocket support (see Figure E.). Install and tighten guide bar nut
8.Place chain around drive sprocket, then along top groove of guide bar and around guide bar nose.
Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are facing the right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure E).
!CAUTION: Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.
9.Insert rear guide bar bolt through saw body and sprocket support. Install and tighten guide bar nut
10.Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
Call Outs For Figure E
A.Towards Guide Bar Nose
A1. Cutting Edge
1.Phillips Screw
2.Hand Guard
3.Guide Bar Bolts
4.Bosses
5.Saw Chain
6.Guide Bar
7.Adjusting Hole
8.Guide Bar Nuts
9.Sprocket Support
10.Drive Sprocket
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
!WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove. This may injure operator and damage chain. A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar, and sprocket to wear rapidly.
Note: For pre assembled models, the saw chain tension is properly set at factory. A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps below to readjust saw chain tension.
1.Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nuts are only finger tight (see Figure D and E). Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figures D, E, and F).
2.Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is out of chain (see Figure G). Note: There should be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see Figure H).
3.Wearing protective gloves, move chain around guide bar. Chain should move freely. If chain does not move freely, loosen chain by turning adjusting screw counterclockwise.
4.After chain tension is correct, tighten guide bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note: A new chain will stretch. Check new chain after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to cool down. Readjust chain tension.
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1. | Guide Bar Nuts | 3. | Incorrect Tension |
2. | Gap | 4. | Correct Tension |
FILLING OIL TANK
1.Remove oil cap.
2.Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil.
provide acceptable performance. Note: For temperatures below
3.Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.
4.Wipe off excess oil.
Note: It is normal for oil to seep when saw is not in use. Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage.
OPERATING CHAIN SAW
EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cord with this chain saw. Use a HO7RN extension cord with no less than 1.5 mm2 wire at distances up to 30 meters. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter as part of the power supply system.
Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your saw will draw. An undersized cord will cause a voltage drop at the saw, loss of power, and overheating.
Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches or logs during cutting. Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.
OILING SAW CHAIN
Always check oil level before using saw. To oil chain, press squeeze bulb on oil cap. Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting with the saw. Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain. Press squeeze bulb on oil cap at least once before each cut. Check oil level often by looking at oil sight level hole. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between front handle and front hand guard.
CUTTING WITH THE CHAIN SAW
1.Connect saw to power supply.
2.Make sure area of log to be cut is not touching ground. This will keep chain from touching ground as it cuts through log. Touching ground with moving chain will dull chain.
3.Firmly grip saw as shown in Figure I. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around saw handles.
4.Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both feet. Stand slightly to left side of saw. This keeps your body from being in direct line with chain.
5.When ready to make a cut, press in switch lockout with right thumb and squeeze trigger (see Figure I). This will turn saw on. Releasing trigger will turn saw off. Make sure saw is running at full speed before starting a cut.
6.When starting a cut, place moving chain against wood. Hold saw firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of saw.
7.Guide saw using light pressure. Do not force saw. Overload can cause motor burn out.
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