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3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
4. Liftup tip of guidebar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-
justingscr ew 1/4turn clockwise. Repeat
until sag does not exist.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4Turn
5. Whilelifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
BarNuts
6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
8. Ifchain 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
whent he weight of the chain does not caus e it
tos ag below the guide bar (with the chain saw
sitting in an upright position), but the chain still
moves freely around the guide bar.
WARNING: I f the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the
guidebar and res ult 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.
OPERATIONKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAN DSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. C ompare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself w ith the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future referenc e.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer Bulb
Starter Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Guide Bar
Bar Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Chain
Brake Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting Screw
Chain
Catcher
Clutch Cover
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.