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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brak e is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure 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 cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
lossof strength, change in ski n color or texture,
orloss of f eeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate powert ools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting mufflerand 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, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobe equipped with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate a chain saw in a state or loc ale
wheresuch regul ations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining t he operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolat ion of the law. Refer t o the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the s park
arresting screen.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious i njury. If sit uations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: Thissaw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordancewith:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws --Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps to ensure yoursaw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
Thechain is sharp and can cut 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).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping space
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3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is veryim -
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
intoa hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment beforeyou
begin mounting the bar onto the saw.See
illustrationbelow.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screwby hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjust ing pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutc h drum
sprocket.
Mount the Bar
6. Carefully remove the chain from t he pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar