CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS
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Trigger Device that turns saw on and off. Squeezing trigger turns saw on. Releasing trigger turns saw off. Trimming (Pruning) Process of cutting limb(s) from a living tree.
Undercut An upward cut from underside of log or limb. This is done while in normal cutting position and cutting with top of guide bar.
Unibody Main body of chain saw.
ASSEMBLY
Note: Some models are
See Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 8 and 9.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in vise during assembly.
1.Lay chain out flat.
2.Loosen and remove guide bar nut and sprocket cover.
3.Rotate guide bar retainer so that it is positioned parallel to guide bar slot (see Figure 4).
4.Install guide bar onto saw body. Assemble center slot of guide bar onto guide bar bolt and guide bar retainer. Note: Make sure the head of the guide bar retainer slides through the guide bar slot as shown in Figure 4.
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Guide Bar Retainer Positioned Parallel to Guide Bar Slot
Figure 4 - Unlocking Guide Bar Retainer
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7.Insert tab of sprocket cover into slot on unibody and rotate sprocket cover onto guide bar bolt until sprocket cover rests against guide bar (see Figure 7, page 8).
8.Place guide bar nut, removed in step 2, on guide bar bolt.
IMPORTANT: Tighten guide bar nut finger tight only.
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Guide Bar Retainer Rotated 90 Degrees to Guide Bar Slot
Figure 5 - Locking Guide Bar Retainer
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Figure 6 - Saw Chain Direction
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