English
3. Install the chain bar (17) onto the bolts (18), then
push it toward the sprocket (19) as far as it will go.
Make sure that the boss of chain tension adjust bolt
(20) fi ts into the hole (21) of the bar. (Fig. 9)
18
20
NOTE
Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure
the chain tension boss (20) fi ts into the hole (21) in
the bar properly.
4. Confi rm the direction of saw chain (22) is correct as
in the fi gure, and align the chain on the sprocket.
(Fig. 10)
22
15
5. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all
around the bar.
6. Install the side case (16) onto the guide bar clamp
bolt. Then fi x the clamp nut (15) temporarily. (Fig. 10)
7. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (22) by
turning the tension adjustment bolt (23) clockwise.
To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center
of chain and there should be about 0.02 – 0.04"
(0.5 – 1.0 mm) clearance (24) between bar and edge
of drive link. (Fig. 11, 12)
8
19
21
17
Fig. 9
16
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
23
CAUTION
P R O P E R T E N S I O N I S E X T R E M E LY
IMPORTANT(Fig. 11, 12)
8. Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar
clamp nuts with the box wrench. (Fig. 11)
9. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a
few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the
fi rst half hour of cutting.
NOTE
Check the chain tension frequently for optimum
performance and durability.
CAUTION
○ When the chain is excessively tightened, the bar and
chain will be damaged rapidly. Conversely, when the
chain is excessively loosened, it may get out of the
groove in the bar.
○ Always wear gloves when touching the chain.
WARNING
During operation, hold chain saw fi rmly with both
hands. A single hand operation may cause serious
injury.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fuel (Fig. 13)
A
0.02 – 0.04"
(0.5 – 1 mm)
22
Fig. 12
B
Fig. 13