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Computed kickback angle (CKA ) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
MODEL CKA withoutchain brake
PP4218 33_18″952051338952044689
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis -
abledto comply with Federal OSH A Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaus t
fromthis product contains chemic alsk nown
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETYNOTICE: Exposu re 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 c old
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,
orlos s of feeling in the fingers, hands , or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and se ek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical co ndition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: Yours aw is equipped
witha temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,O regon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobe equipped with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate a chain s aw in a state or locale
wheresuch regulations exist , you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolation of the law. Referto the S ERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto follow all S afety Rules and Prec au-
tionscan res ult in serious injury. Ifsituations
occur which are not cov ered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized serv ice
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: Thissaw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordanc ew ith:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws --Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03Chain Saws --Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure yoursaw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are sec ure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the c hain.
Thechain is sharp and can cut y ou even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the
clutchcover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Barn uts
Chainadjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. An adjusting pin and scr ew is used to ad-
just the tension of thec hain.It is v eryim -
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw alig ns
intoa hole in the bar. Turningthe screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before y ou
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
following illustration.