SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure
to
vibrations
through prolonged
use of gasol(ne
powered
hand
tools
could
cause
blood
vessel
or nerve
damage
in
the fingers,
hands,
and
joints
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 feel(ng in the
fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue
the use
of this tool and seek medical
attention.
An
a nti-vibration
system does not guaranteethe
avoidance
of these
problems.
Users
who
operate
power
tools
on
a continua(
and
regular
basis
must
monitor
closely
their
physical
condition
and the condition
of this
tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Your saw is equipped
with a temperaturel(m(ting
muff(er and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements
of California
Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California,
(daho,
Maine,
Minnesota,
New
Jersey,
Oregon,
and Washington
require
many
(nternal
combustion
engines
to be
equipped
with a spark arresting
screen
by
law. If you 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.
Failureto
follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious
injury. If situations
occur which are not covered
in this manual,
use care and good judgement.
If you need
assistance,
contact your authorized
service
dealer.
STANDARDS:
This saw is listed by Un-
derwdter's
Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance
with:
ANSI
BI75.1-280g
American
National
Standard
for
Powered
Toots
~ Gasoline
Powered
Chain Saw ~ Safety Requirements
CSA
Z62.1-1995
Chain
Saws
- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996
Chain Saw Kickback
Oc-
cupational
Health and Safety
Protective
gloves
(not provided)
should
be
worn dudng assembly.
ATTACHING
THE
BAR & CHAIN
(If not
already
attached)
_I_WARNING:
if received
assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is proper-
ly assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Always
wear
gloves
when
handling
the
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).
_i_cer
_shipping
Assembly
Tool
Chain Brake
:
• An adjusting
pin and screw
is used to ad-
just the tension
of the chain.
]t is very im-
portant 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 adjustment
pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment
before you
begin mounting
the bar onto the saw. See
illustration
below.
• Turn the
adjusting
screw
counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting
pin almost
as
far as it will go to the rear. This should allow
the pin to be near the correct position.
Fu r-
ther adjustment
may be necessary
as you
mount the bar.
• Slide guide
bar behind clutch
drum
until
guide bar stops agaJst clutch drum sprocket.
• Carefully
remove the chain from the pack-
age.
Hold chain
with the drive
links as
showN.
Tip of
Bar
DIIRECTION
OF ROTATION