26 – English
Retighten the chain cover screw securely.
Release the tip of the guide bar and verify the
chain is now correctly tensioned using the
guidelines above.
NOTE:
If the chain is too tight and will not
rotate, loosen the chain cover screw slightly,
then turn the chain tensioning screw 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Lift up the tip of the guide bar,
retighten the chain cover screw securely, then
verify the chain will now rotate without binding.
NOTE:
New chains tend to stretch; check the
chain tension frequently and adjust as needed.
NOTICE:
A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight
upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before
next use.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
See Figures 31 - 32.
WARNING:
Remove the battery pack and make sure the
chain has stopped before you do any work on
the saw to avoid accidental starting and pos
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sible serious personal injury.
Use only low-kickback chain on this saw. This
fast-cutting chain will provide kickback reduction
when properly maintained.
For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be
maintained properly. The chain requires sharpen
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ing when the wood chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be forced through the wood dur
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ing cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During
maintenance of your chain, consider the following:
Improper filing angle of the side plate can in
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crease the risk of a severe kickback.
Raker (depth gauge) clearance.
Too low increases the potential for kickback.
Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails
and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand
on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain.
NOTE:
Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or dam
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age when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or
MAINTENANCE
LEFT HAND
CUTTERS
RIGHT HAND
CUTTERS
CHECK FOR WEAR
OR DAMAGE
CUTTING CORNER
SIDE PLATE
DEPTH GAUGE
TOE
GULLET
HEEL
RIVET HOLE
TOP PLATE
FIG. 31
FIG. 34
FIG. 33
FIG. 32
