CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS

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Switch Linkage This device connects switch to trig- ger. It moves switch when you squeeze trigger. Switch Lockout Device that reduces accidental starting of saw.

Trigger Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off. Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from a living tree.

Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar.

4.Install guide bar onto saw body. Assemble center slot of guide bar onto guide bar bolts.

5.To replace sprocket support, repeat step 3 in reverse order. Firmly tighten drive sprocket screw with #2 Phillips screwdriver (if applicable).

6.Place chain around drive sprocket, along top groove of guide bar, and around guide bar nose. Note: Make sure cutting edges of chain are fac- ing in right direction. Position chain so cutting edges on top of guide bar face guide bar nose (see Figure 4, and indicator on side cover of saw).

CAUTION:Do not place chain on saw backwards. If chain is backwards, saw will vibrate badly and will not cut.

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ASSEMBLY

Note: Some models are pre-assembled. Assembly is not needed on these models.

See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 8 and 9.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly.

1.Lay chain out flat.

2.Loosen and remove guide bar nuts and sprocket cover.

3.Loosen and remove drive sprocket screw or re- move E-ring from shaft (see Figure 4). Remove sprocket support.

7.Insert tab of sprocket cover into slot on side cover and rotate sprocket cover onto guide bar bolts until sprocket cover rests against guide bar.

8.Place guide bar nuts, removed in step 2, over guide bar bolts.

IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nuts finger tight only.

9.Turning chain tensioning knob (Model 107625- 01, -02, 111174-01) or chain tensioning screw (Model 107624-01, -02), adjust position of adjustment block until it is aligned and inserted into the round adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figure 4 and Figures 5 and 6, page 8). Turning chain tensioning knob or chain tensioning screw counterclockwise will move adjustment block to rear of guide bar. Turning chain tensioning knob or chain tensioning screw clockwise will move adjustment block to front of guide bar.

10.If needed, readjust guide bar nuts to finger tight only.

11.Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 8 and 9.

Drive Sprocket

Sprocket Support

Guide Bar Bolts

Drive Sprocket Screw or E-Ring

Sprocket Cover

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

Adjusting Hole

Towards Guide Bar Nose

 

Guide Bar Nuts

Figure 4 - Assembling Guide Bar and Chain

Cutting Edge

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