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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 numbn ess, 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. All U.S. forest land and the states 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 s o is
aviolation of the law. Refer to 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 yours aw 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. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
ChainBrake
ChainBrake
Nuts
BarTool
Locationo
f
shipping spacer
3. An adjusting pin and s crew is used to ad-
just the tension of thec hain.It is v eryim -
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw alig ns
intoa hole in the bar. Turningthe screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before y ou
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
ChainBrake
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum unt il
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
Mount the Bar
6. Carefully remov e the chain from the pac k-
age. H oldc hainw ith the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar