Desa SAW Chain Tension Adjustment, Filling OIL Tank, Installing Automatic Chain Sharpener

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ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLING AUTOMATIC CHAIN SHARPENER

(Fast Sharp Models Only)

1.Screw automatic chain sharpener into threaded hole.

2.Continue turning automatic chain sharpener until you hear five (5) clicks.

Automatic

Chain

Sharpener

PUSH

SHARPENTO

Figure 5 - Automatic Chain Sharpener (Fast Sharp Models Only)

SAW CHAIN

TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before adjust- ing saw chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

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 3, page 6). Also make sure adjust- ing block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figures 3 and 4, page 6).

2.Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is out of chain (see Figure 6). Note: There should be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see Figure 7).

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.

Figure 6 - Turning Adjusting Screw

Guide Bar

Nuts

Guide Bar

Guide Bar

Correct

Gap Tension

Incorrect

Tension

Figure 7 - Saw Chain Adjustment

FILLING OIL TANK

1.Remove oil cap.

2.Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For temperatures below 30°F, use

SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above 75°F, use SAE #40 oil.

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 see page.

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Contents Electric Chain SAW Before Operating SAW SafetyWhile Operating SAW Kickback Maintenance and Storage of Chain SAWKickback Safety Devices On This Saw Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety Rear Handle Handle located at rear of saw body Chain SAW Names and TermsUnpacking ProductSee Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, AssemblyFast Sharp Models Only SAW Chain Tension AdjustmentInstalling Automatic Chain Sharpener Filling OIL TankCutting with the Chain SAW Operating Chain SAWExtension Cords Oiling ChainBefore Felling a Tree Felling Procedure Felling NotchFelling a Tree Cutting Down a TreeLog Supported On One End Limbing a TreeBucking a LOG Entire Length Of Log On GroundLog Supported On Both Ends Trimming a Tree PruningCare of Guide BAR Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning SAW Body Normal Guide Bar MaintenanceNon-Fast Sharp Model Sharpening Cutters Sharpening SAW ChainItems Needed to Sharpen Chain Filing Cutter Depth Gauges Replacing SAW ChainFast Sharp Model Storage TroubleshootingTechnical Service Service PublicationsParts Centrals Authorized Service CentersIndiana NEW York NY Replacement Parts and Accessories Warranty Service NON-WARRANTY Service Repair Service
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