ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

WARNING

Never try to start engine without side case securely fastened.

1. Remove chain bar clamp nuts (1).

2. Remove the side case (2) as pinching the rear part of the side case (2). (Fig. 1)

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5.Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all around the bar.

6.Install the side case (2) onto the bolts (5).

Then tighten the clamp nuts (1) temporarily. (Fig. 1)

7.Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (9) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (10) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center of chain and there should be about 0.5 – 1.0 mm clearance between bar and edge of drive link (11). (Fig. 5)

Fig. 1

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*In case of installing the spiked bumper (3), install the spiked bumper (3) (if so equipped) to the unit with two screws. (Fig. 2)

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Fig. 5

CAUTION

PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

8.Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar clamp nuts with the combi box spanner. (Fig. 6)

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Fig. 2

3.Install the chain bar (4) onto the bolts (5), then push it toward the sprocket (6) as far as it will go. Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjust bolt (7) fits into the hole of the bar (8). (Fig. 3)

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Fig. 3

NOTE

Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (7) fits into the hole (8) in the bar properly. (Fig. 3)

4.Confirm the direction of saw chain (9) is correct as in the figure, and align the chain on the sprocket. (Fig. 4)

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Fig. 4

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9.A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the first half hour of cutting.

NOTE

Check the chain tension frequently for optimum performance and durability.

CAUTION

○ When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely, when the chain is excessively loosened, it may get out of the groove in the bar.

○ Always wear gloves when touching the chain.

WARNING

During operation, hold chain saw firmly with both hands. A single hand operation may cause serious injury.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fuel (Fig. 7)

WARNING

○ The chain saw is equipped with a two-stroke engine. Always run the engine on fuel, which is mixed with oil. Provide good ventilation, when fueling or handling fuel.

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