S
S
S
Fileontheforward strokeonly. Use2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
S
Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
All Cutters
Same Length
Remove Damage
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
Top Plate
Side Plate
File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
ing during mostof this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
S
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
80
˚
60˚
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
30˚
Hook Angle
0.025
(0.65
inch
Idle Speed--T
mm)
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
toofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow. Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
Rounded
Corner
Right
Too Much Hook Angle
Squared Off
Corner
S
Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
Wrong
WARNING:
Maintain the proper
COOLING SYSTEM
hook angle according to the manufacturer’s
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.
To keep the working temperature as low as
possible the machine is equipped with a
cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
4.
Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
S Air intake on the starter
File
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
Depth Gauge
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the
cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.
If the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgaugetool,fileitleveltothetopof
the depth gauge tool.
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