Aftereachuse,ensureON/STOP
switchisintheSTOPposition,then cleanallsawdustfromtheguidebar andsprockethole. Tomaintainguidebar:
•MoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOR
•Loosenandremovebarnutsand clutchcoverRemovebarandchain. fromsaw.
•Cleantheoilholesandbargroove aftereach5hoursofoperation.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gaso- line or other flammable solvent to
avoid creating a fire hazard or produc- ing harmful evaporative emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and in- creases fuel consumption and harmful
•Burringofguidebarrailsisanormat processofrailwearRemovethese. burrswithafiatfile.
•Whenrailtopisuneven,useaflat filetorestoresquareedgesand sides.
and Sides
rT_ File SquareRailEdges _ _]__
Worn Groove | Correct Groove |
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs, tf replacement is necessary. use only the guide bar specified for your
saw in the repair parts list or on the de- cal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
•See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
emissions. Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of op- eration, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A used air filter can never be completely cleaned, tt is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50
hours of operation, or annually, which- ever comes first.
1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2.Remove cylinder cover.
3.Remove air filter cover and air filter.
4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water.
Air dry completely before reinstal- ling.
5.ReinstaII air fitter and air fitter cov- er.
6.Reinstall cytinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.
CyIinder
Air FilterCover
Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
•See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un- der the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS
•After each use, inspect compIete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
_WARNING: | The muffler on this |
product contains chemicats known to the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar- resting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af- fecting engine performance.
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