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WARNING: Ma intain the proper
hook angle according to the manufac-
turer’s specifications forthe chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will in-
crease the chance of kickback which
can resultin serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
SPlace gauge toolon cutter.
SIf thede pthgauge is higher than
thedepth gauge tool, file itlevel to
the topof the depth gauge tool.
SMaintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge witha flat file.
NOTE: Thevery top of the depth
gaugeshould be flat with thefront
halfrounded offwith a flat file.
Ifyou require further assistance or are un-
sure about performing this procedure,
contact your authorized servicede aleror
call our customer assistancehelp 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
issharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Itis normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ingthe first 15 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tensionfre-
quentlyan d adjust thec hain tensionas
required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replacethe old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
inthe list of av ailable replacement parts.
Thechain must comply withkickback re-
quirementsof ANSI B175.1 when tested
with this saw.
See your authorized service dealer to
replace and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Loosen and remove bar knob com-
pletely by lifting lever and turning
counterclockwise.
LOOSEN
3. Loosen chain tension by turning ad-
justing wheel (upward direction).
Remove bar clamp.
Bar
Clamp
Drive Sprocket Bar
Knob
4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts toward
the drive sprocket until guide bar
stops against the sprocket.
5. Remove the old chain.
6. Carefully remove the new chain
from the package. Hold chain with
the drivelinks as shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters DepthG auge
Drive Links
7. Place the chain around the sprocket
and fit the drive links into th e guide bar
groove and then into the teeth of the
sprocketin the tip of the guide bar.