5.Return adjustment knob handle to original position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob handle are engaged with notches in the chain brake and adjustment knob handle is laying flat.
Teeth
Notches
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed)
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should re- check your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw or when any sag in the chain is noted.
1.Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
2.Make sure chain brake is disengaged (see CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section).
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to next step, ensure unit is on a flat surface and in an upright position as shown in illustration. Chain will not tighten properly if the unit is not in an upright position.
3.Use the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to en- sure kinks do not exist. The chain should rotate freely.
CHAIN SAW IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Guide
Bar
Adjustment Knob | Chain Adjustment | |
Tool (Bar Tool) | ||
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4.Lift adjustment knob handle and turn counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar. Chain will tighten automatically.
NOTE: If chain brake detaches from saw, see TO REPLACE CHAIN BRAKE section.
Adjustment
Knob
Handle
Tensioning Lever | LOOSEN |
5.While lifting tip of guide bar, turn adjust- ment knob handle clockwise to clamp bar. Tighten until bar is clamped secure- ly. Hand tighten securely; do not use tools to tighten!
6.Using chain adjustment tool (bar tool), roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.
7.Return adjustment knob handle to original position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob handle are engaged with notches in the chain brake and adjustment knob handle is laying flat.
WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an authorized service dealer.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri- cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto- matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of the bar.
Only use Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chain lubrication.
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