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Definitions

1.Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover.

2.Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor.

3.Spark Plug Boot

Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire.

4.Decompression Valve (automatically resetting) Releases compression pressure to make starting easier -

when activated.

5.Chain Sprocket Cover

Covers the clutch and the sprocket.

6.Chain Sprocket

The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.

7.Chain Brake

A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia.

8.Adjusting Wheel Quick chain tensioner*.

9.Chain Tensioner

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

10.Chain Catcher

Helps to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it breaks or comes off the bar.

11.Bumper Spike

Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood.

12.Guide Bar

Supports and guides the saw chain.

13.Oilomatic Saw Chain

A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links.

14.Oil Filler Cap

For closing the oil tank.

15.Muffler

Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases.

16.Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handlebar. It also serves as the lever for chain brake activation.

17.Front Handle

Handlebar for the left hand at the front of the saw.

18.Starter Grip

The grip of the starter, for starting the engine.

19.Fuel Filler Cap

For closing the fuel tank.

20. Master Control Lever

Lever for choke control, starting

throttle, run and stop switch

positions.

21. Throttle Trigger

Controls the speed of the engine.

22. Coasting Brake Activating Lever

(Throttle Trigger Interlock)

Must be depressed before the

throttle trigger can be activated.

Engages and disengages the

coasting brake.

23. Rear Handle

The support handle for the right

hand, located at or toward the rear

of the saw.

24. Rear Hand Guard

Gives added protection to

operator's right hand.

Guide Bar Nose

The exposed end of the guide bar.

(not illustrated, see chapter

"Tensioning the Saw Chain")

Clutch

Couples engine to chain sprocket

when engine is accelerated beyond

idle speed. (not illustrated)

Anti-Vibration System

The anti-vibration system includes a

number of Anti-Vibration elements

designed to reduce the

transmission of vibrations created

by the engine and cutting

attachment to the operator's hands.

(not illustrated)

*see "Guide to Using this Manual"

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