NOTE: Ifthis s aw is tobe used for c ommer-
cial logging,
achain b rake isrequired
and
shall not b e removed
or otherwise
disabled
tocomply with Federal
OSHA Regulations
for C ommercial
Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure
tovibrations
through
prolonged
use ofgasoline
powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage
inthe fingers,
hands, and joints of
people prone t o circulation
disorders
or
abnormal
swellings.
Prolonged
use incold
weather
has been l inked toblood vessel
damage in otherwise
healthy people. If
symptoms
occur such a snumbness,
pain,
loss of s trength,
change
inskin c olor or t exture,
or loss of f eeling
in the f ingers,
hands,
or j oints,
discontinue
the use ofthis tool a nd seek
medical
attention.
Ananti-vibration
system
does n ot g uarantee
the avoidance
ofthese
problems.
Users who o perate
power tools on
a continual
and regular basis must monitor
closely their p hysical condition
andthe
condition
ofthis t ool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Your saw is equipped
with a temperature
limiting
muffler
and s park
arresting s creen whichmeets the
requirements
ofCalifornia
Codes 4442 and
4443. All U .S. forest land a nd t he states of
California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New
Jersey,
Oregon,
and W ashington
require
by
law that many internal
combustion
engines
to be equipped
with a spark arresting
screen.
Ifyou o perate
achain saw inastate or locale
where such regulations
exist, you a re legaily
responsible
formaintaining
the operating
condition
ofthese parts. Failure
todo sois
aviolation
of t he law. Refer tothe S ERVICE
section for maintenance
of thespark
arresting
screen.
Failure
to follow all S afety Rules and P recau-
tions can r esult in serious
injury. Ifsituations
occur which are not covered
inthis m anual,
use care a nd good judgement,
ifyou need
assistance,
contact
your authorized
service
dealer orcall 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:
This saw islisted by Under-
writer's
Laboratories,
Inc., inaccordance
with:
ANSI B 175.1-2000
American
National
Standards
forGasoline-Powered
Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
OSA Z62.1-1995
Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health
and S afety
OSA Z 62.3-1996
Chain Saw Kickback
Oc-
cupational
Health and S afety
Protective
gloves (not provided)
should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING
TH E BAR & CHAIN
(If not
already
attached)
_
WARNING:
Ifreceivedassembled,
repeat all steps to ensure
your saw is prop-
edy assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Always
wear
gloves
when
handling
the
chain.
The chain 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).
Location
of shipping
spacer
a_
Chain
Brak_e
Ch
Nuts
Bar Tool
3.
An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling
the bar. that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hate in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment
pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment
before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
inside view of
hain Brake
Adjustment
located on Chain Brake
4.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise
until
the
adjusting
pin
just
touches the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the correct position. Further ad-
justment may be necessary as you mount
the bar.
5.
Slide guide bar behind clutch
drum until
guide
bar
stops
against
clutch
drum
sprocket.
Mount the bar
6.
Prepare the chain by checking
the proper
direction. Without following the illustration it
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction.
Use the illustration
of the
chain to determine
the proper direction.