SAW CHAIN
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
Continued
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is
out of chain (see Figure 5). Note: There should
be no gap between side links of chain and bottom
of guide bar (see Figure 6).
3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain around
guide bar. Chain should move fieely. If chain
does not move fieely, loosen chain by turning
adjusting screw counterclockwise.
4. ASter chain tension is correct, tighten guide
bar nuts firmly. If not, guide bar will move and
loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk
of kickback. This can also damage saw. Note:
A new chain will stretch. Check new chain aster
first few minutes of operation. Allow chain to
cool down. Readjust chain tension.
FILLING
OIL TANK
1. Remove oil cap.
2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil. Note: For
temperatures below 30°K use SAE #10 oil. For
temperatures above 75°K use SAE #40 oil.
3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for
good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.
4. Wipe off excess oil.
Note: It isnormal for oil to seep when saw is not inuse.
Empty oil tank after each use to prevent seepage.
OPERATING
CHAIN
SAW
_I_WARNING:
Read and understand this
owner's manual beforeoperating
this saw.
Make certain you read and understand aft
Important Safety Information,
pages 2
through 4. Improper use of this chain saw
can cause severe injury or death from
fire,electrical
shock, or body contact with
moving chain, or falling wood.
EXTENSION
CORDS
Use proper extension cords with this saw. Use only
extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord
must be marked with suffix W or W-A following
the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or
SJTW.
Use proper sized cord with this saw. Cord must be
heavy enough to canT current needed. An undersized
cord will cause voltage drop at saw. Saw will lose
power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements
listed below.
Cord
Length
AWG Cord
Size
25 feet
16 AWG
50 feet
16 AWG
100 feet
16 AWG
150 feet
14 AWG
Models
Pole Saw Assy:
104317, 106821, and
106821A;
Pole
Saw:
104316-04,
104316-05
(8720.3cm),
106890-01,106890-02(10725.4cm),
and 108526-01 [8"(20.3 cm), 10-(25.4 cm)]
Keep cord away fiom cutting area. Make sure cord
does not catch on branches or logs during cutting.
Inspect cords often. Replace damaged cords.
The extension cord may come undone from the power
cord during use. To avoid this, make a knot with the
two cords as shown in Figure 7.
OILING
CHAIN
Always check oil level before usingsaw. Do not attempt
to operatethe oilsystem while saw isin operation.To oil
chain,press squeezebulb.Oilwill feed ontothe guide bar
gradchain. Press squeeze bulb at least once before each
cut. Check oil level often by k,>king at oil sight level
hole. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between
fizmt handle and front hand guard.
CUTTING
WITH THE CHAIN
SAW
1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect exten-
sion cord to power supply.
2. Make sure section of log to be cut is not laying
on ground. This will keep chain from touching
ground as it cuts through log. Touching ground
with moving chain will dull chain.
3. Use both hands to grip saw.Always use left hand
to grip fiont handle and right hand to grip mar
handle. Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must
wrap around saw handles (see Figure 9).
4. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep feet apart.
Divide your weight evenly on both feet.
5. When ready to make a cut, press in switch lockout
with right thumb and squeeze trigger (see Figure
9). This will turn saw on. Releasing trigger will
turn saw off: Make sum saw is running at full speed
before stm_inga cut.
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