Too Much Hook Angle

Squared Off

 

Corner

Wrong

WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufac- turer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will in- crease the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury.

4. Check and lower depth gauges.

Depth Gauge Tool

File

Depth Gauge

SPlace gauge tool on cutter.

SIf the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of the depth gauge tool.

SMaintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be flat with the front

half rounded off with a flat file.

If you require further assistance or are un- sure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.

WARNING: Avoid accidental start- ing. Always unplug saw from power source before installing a bar and/or chain.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur- ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You should recheck your chain tension fre- quently and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section.

Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available replacement parts. The chain must comply with kickback re- quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with this saw. See your authorized ser- vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi- vidual cutters on your chain.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1.Disconnect the chain saw from the power source.

2.Remove bar clamp nuts.

3.Remove bar clamp and old chain.

Bar Clamp

Nuts

Bar

Adjusting Screw

Clamp

 

4.Turn the adjusting screw counter- clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove the adjusting screw from the bar clamp.

5.Carefully remove the new chain from the package. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

6.Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and then into the teeth of the sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.

7.Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the bar.

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