setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the
risk of kickback.
•
Make sure that the saw chain has the correct
tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the
guide bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw
chain tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw
chain and chain drive sprocket. Refer to
the tension of the saw chain on page 26 .
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you assemble the
product.
To assemble the guide bar and saw
chain
1. Disengage the chain brake.
2. Loosen the bar nut and remove the clutch cover.
Note:
If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,
tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake and
release. A click is heard if it is released correctly.
3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolt. Move the
guide bar to its most rear position.
4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drive
sprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.
WARNING:
gloves when you assemble the saw
chain.
10
To adjust
Assembly
Read and understand the
Always use protective
•
Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly
and keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain is
not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide
bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.
5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward
on the top edge of the guide bar.
6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster
pin and install the clutch cover.
7. Tighten the bar nut finger tight.
8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to
of the saw chain on page 26 for instructions.
9. Tighten the bar nuts.
Note:
Some models have only one bar nut.
To adjust the tension
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