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NOTE: Ifthis saw is to be used for commer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of fooling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Cedes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious in ury. If situations
occur which are not covered n th s manual,
use care and good udgemenh If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed byUnder-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175,1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-1995 Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupetional Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (Ifnot
already attached)
_ WARNING: Ifreceived assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled andall fasteners aresecure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
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chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
• Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
• Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
• An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust
the tension of the chain. It is very important
when assembling the bar,that the pin located
on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. Turning the screw will move the ad-
ustment 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
• Turn the ed usting screw by hand counter-
clockw se until the adjust ng p n lust touches
the stop. This should allow the pin to he near
the correct position, Further adjustment may
be necessary as you mount the bar.
• Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
_t the bar
• Preparethechain bycheckingtbe properdi-
rection. 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.
of
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
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