41CD25PS766 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

When replacing the guide bar and saw chain, only use the replacement parts specied by the

manufacturer or their equivalents. Refer to Replacement Parts. Use of any unauthorized parts or

accessories could lead to serious injury to the operator or damage to the unit and will VOID the warranty.

Always use a replacement saw chain designated as “low-kickback” or a saw chain that meets the low-

kickback performance requirements. A standard saw chain (a chain that does not have the

kickback-reducing guard links) should only be used by an experienced professional pole saw operator.

WARNING: Always use a low-kickback saw chain, which signicantly reduces the

danger of kickback. Low-kickback saw chain does not completely eliminate kickback. A

low-kickback or “safety chain,” should never be regarded as total protection against injury.

If any of these conditions exist, sharpen or replace the saw chain. Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and

Saw Chain.

NOTE: If you do not fully understand the process for properly sharpening a saw chain, have the saw

chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace the saw chain.

MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER

Failure to maintain the air lter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the

engine. Engine failure due to improper air lter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Open the air lter cover: Hook your ngers behind the cover tab. To unlock the air lter cover, pull it

to the left and away from the engine. This may require a rm pull. Swing the air lter cover to the

right (Fig. 26).

2. Remove the air lter from inside the air lter cover (Fig. 26).

3. Wash the air lter in detergent and water. Rinse the air lter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

4. Lightly coat the air lter with clean SAE 30 oil.

5. Squeeze the air lter to spread and remove excess oil.

6. Reinstall the air lter inside the air lter cover (Fig. 26).

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air lter and air lter cover will VOID the warranty.

7. Close the air lter cover: swing the air lter cover to the left and press it closed until the lock tab

snaps into place (Fig. 26).

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