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symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
lossof strength, change in skin color or texture,
orloss of f eeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate powert ools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting mufflerand 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, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobe equipped with a spark arresti ng screen.
Ifyou operate a chain saw in a st ate or locale
wheresuch regul ations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining t he operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolat ion of the law. Ref er to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious i njury. If si tuations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: Thissaw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw --Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 ChainSaw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: Ifreceived as sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erlyass embled and all fasteners aresecure.
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).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
3. Turn adjus ting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move the tensioning rack as
fara sit wil l go toward the front of the bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slide the bar behind clutchdrum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the Bar
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction.Without following the illustration it
iseasy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrongdirection. Usethe illustration ofthe
chain to determine the proper direction.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters Depth Gaug
e
Drive Links