CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
S
After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
S
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Donotcleanfilteringasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
S Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine andincreases fuelcon-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions.A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replaceyour air fil-
ter withanew oneafter every 50hours ofop-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Oil Holes
Remove cylinder cover.
Remove air filter cover and air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
5.
6.
S Whenrailtopis uneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Cover
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-
cess heatingor burringoftherails occurs.Ifre-
placementis necessary,useonlytheguidebar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
Air Filter
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removedto avoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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