SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL BUMPER SPIKE
The optional bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut.
1.Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2.Attach the bumper spike (optional) with the two screws as illustrated.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop- erly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!
1.Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2.Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).
Location of shipping spacer
| Chain Brake |
Chain Brake | Nuts |
| |
| Bar Tool |
3.An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad- just the tension of the chain. It is very im- portant when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.
Inside view of
Chain Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4.Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter- clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Further ad- justment may be necessary as you mount the bar.
5.Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the bar
6.Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction.
Tip of
Bar
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters | Depth Gauge |
Drive Links
7.Place the chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.
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