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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
16”
MODEL
530044835 952051481 6_
CKA without chain brake
220
260 18”
530044834 952051480 8_
NOTE: This saw complies with Federal
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged us e 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, orloss of feeli ng in the
fingers, hands, orj oints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibrationsystem does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools 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
to be equipped with a spark arrestor s creen.
Ifyou operate a chain saw in a state orlocale
wheresuch regul ations exist, y ou are legally
responsible for maintaining t he operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolat ion of the law. Referto the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the Spark
Arrestor.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious i njury. If s ituations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your A uthorized Service
Dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: Ifreceived assembled,
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!
SLoosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
SRemove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
STurnadjust ing screw on bar counterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rac kas faras
it will go toward the front of the bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
SMount the bar as illustrated.
SSlide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
SPrepare the chain by checking theproper
direction. Without following theillustrati on
it is easy to place the chain on the sawin
thewrong direction. Usethe illustration of
the chain to determine the proper direc-
tion.
SPlace the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum (see illus tration).
Fit the chain between the teeth in the
sprocket.
SStart at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
SPull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar. Ensure alldrive
links are in the bar groove.
SHold guide bar against the saw frame and
install the chain brake.
SReplace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chai n is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Mount the Bar