MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL THE GUIDE BAR
CAUTION:
source before checking or adjusting the
chain saw tension.
1. Place the power on a flat surface.
2. To remove the side cover (A), turn the knob (B)
counter-clockwise (Fig. 17).
3. Screw (C) the tension plate (D) on the bar (Fig. 19).
These instructions are for replacing a bar. The unit is
fully assembled when shipped.
C
Disconnect the chain
saw from power
B
A
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
D
Fig. 19
INSTALL THE SAW CHAIN
WARNING:
when handling the saw chain.
1. Spread the chain out with the cutting edges (E) of
the chain pointing in the DIRECTION OF ROTATION
(Fig. 20).
2. To fit the chain on the bar, turn the tension plate (D)
counter-clockwise to the end. Install the chain and
bar on the power unit, turn the tension plate (D)
clockwise and then put the side cover (A) on (Fig. 21).
3. Turn the knob clockwise, adjust the chain tension
ring (F) and then tighten the knob.
4. After running the chain saw about 1 hour, retension
the chain. If needed, follow the tension adjustment
instructions in the next section.
D
Always use
protective gloves
E
Fig. 20
A
F
Fig. 21
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