5.
Return adjustment knob handle to original
position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob
handle are engaged with notches in the
chain brake and adjustment knob handle
is laying flat.
4.
Lift adjustment knob handle and turn
counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar.
Chain will tighten automatically.
NOTE: If chain brake detaches from saw,
see TO REPLACE CHAIN BRAKE section.
Adjustment
Knob
Handle
Teeth
Notches
CHAIN TENSION (Including units
with chain already installed)
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
whenhandlingchain. Thechainis sharpand
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Itis normalfor anew chaintostretchduringthe
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-
check your chain tensionfrequently andadjust
the chain tension as required. Always check
chain tension each time you use and refuel
yoursaworwhenany saginthechainisnoted.
Tensioning Lever
LOOSEN
5.
While lifting tip of guide bar, turn adjust-
ment knob handle clockwise to clamp
bar. Tighten until bar is clampedsecure-
ly. Hand tighten securely; do not use
tools to tighten!
Using chain adjustment tool (bar tool),
roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
Return adjustment knob handle to original
position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob
handle are engaged with notches in the
chain brake and adjustment knob handle
is laying flat.
6.
7.
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
Make sure chain brake is disengaged
(seeCHAIN BRAKE intheOPERATION
section).
2.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to next
step,ensureunitis onaflatsurfaceandinan
upright position as shown in illustration.
Chainwillnottightenproperly iftheunitisnot
in an upright position.
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
3.
Use the chain adjustment tool (bar tool)
to move chain around guide bar to en-
surekinks donotexist.The chainshould
rotate freely.
WARNING: Muffler is very hotduring
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
CHAIN SAW IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Guide
Bar
Chain Adjustment
Adjustment Knob
Tool (Bar Tool)
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
informationinthesafety rules before yoube-
gin.Ifyoudonotunderstandthesafetyrules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
Only useBar and ChainOil for bar andchain
lubrication.
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