2) Remove the clutch cover.
(Figure 3)
3) Slide the guide bar on the bar
bolts until the guide bar rests against
the clutch drum sprocket. (Figure 4)
4) Hold the chain with the drive links
as shown. The drive links should be
facing inward with the cutters facing
to the right, or direction of rotation.
(Figure 5)
5) Fit the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket. (Figure 6)
Figure 6
6) Place the chain drive links into the
bar groove.
7) Pull the guide bar forward to
make sure all of the drive links are in
the bar groove.
8) Reinstall the clutch cover. (Figure
3) Make sure the adjusting pin is
aligned with the hole in the guide
bar.
CAUTION: Make sure the
adjustment pin aligns with the hole.
Failure to align the pin and install the
cover properly may result in
damage, possibly permanent, to
your saw.
ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION
Before adjusting, make sure the bar
knobs are loosened 1
½
- 2 turns.
Adjusting the chain tension with the
knobs tight can cause damage.
Checking the Chain Tension
Check the chain tension by using a
screwdriver to move the chain along
the bar. If it does not rotate, it is too
tight. If it sags below the bar, it is too
loose.
Adjusting the Chain Tension
The chain stretches slightly during
each use, especially the first few
times the saw is used. Always check
the chain tension each time the saw
is used and refueled.
1) Make sure the bar knobs are
loosened 1-1/2 – 2 turns.
2) Using a screwdriver, adjust the
tension of the chain. The adjusting
pin is located right below the two bar
knobs.
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3) Turn the screw to the right to
increase the tension and turn it to
the left to release tension.
4) Using a screwdriver, move the
chain around on the guide bar to
make sure all of the links are in the
bar groove. If the chain does not
rotate, it is too tight and the
adjuster needs to be loosened.
5) Tighten the bar knob securely
after the tension is adjusted.
FUELING AND LUBRICATION
Use regular grade unleaded
gasoline mixed with 40:1 2-cycle
engine oil. Do not use a fuel
mixture that has been stored for
more than 90 days.
The bar and chain require constant
lubrication in order to function
properly. Lubrication is provided by
the oiler system. Lack of oil will
cause damage to the bar and
chain. Smoke coming from the
chain and discoloration on the bar
are signs the oil is low.
Fueling Safety Instructions
1) Do not smoke while fueling or
operating the saw.
2) Do not allow sparks or flame in
the area where the fuel is poured or
mixed. Always allow the engine to
cool before refueling.
3) When refueling, turn the engine
off and let it fuel in a non-
combustible area. Slowly remove
the fuel cap and refuel the saw.
4) Mix and pour the fuel in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Store the
fuel in a cool, dry place. Wipe up
fuel spills before attempting to start
the saw.
5) Start the engine at least 10 feet
from the fueling site
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