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NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis -
abledto comply with Federal OS HA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
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. AllU.S. f orest land andthe s tates 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 scr een.
Ifyou operate a chain s aw in a state or locale
wheresuch regulations exis t, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolation of the law. Referto the SERVICE
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 c ut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake
nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Removethe plas tics hipping spacer (if
present).
ChainBrake
ChainBrake
Nuts
BarTool
Locationo
f
shipping spacer
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move the tensioning rack
asf ar as it will go toward the front of the
bar.
TensioningRack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slidethebar behind clutc h drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the Bar
5. Preparethe 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