8.If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose.
NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly when the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting in an upright position), but the chain still moves freely around the guide bar.
WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the op- erator and/or damage the chain making it un- usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in- spect each drive link for damage. Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold starting or after refueling. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car- buretor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The chain brake is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kick- back. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
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