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Cutters

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

Place chain onto the sprocket

7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting

the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.

8. Fit bottom of drive links between the

teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the

guide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug

in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive

links are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE

DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-

TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE

CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT

HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE

REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS

FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-

TION).

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

Front Hand Guard

11. Now, install chain brake making sure the

adjusting pin is positioned in the lower

hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin

moves the bar forward and backward as

the screw is turned.

12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten

only. Once the chain is tensioned, you

will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with chain already installed)

NOTE:

When adjusting chain tension,

make sure the chain brake nuts are finger

tight only. Attempting to tension the chain

when the chain brake nuts are tight can

cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-

ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around

the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too

tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the

bar.

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain

stretches during use. This is especially true

during the first few times you use your saw.

Always check chain tension each time you

use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-

ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-

justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on

the bar.

If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4

turn counterclockwise.

If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-

en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

Recheck chain tension.

Chain Brake

Nuts

WARNING:

If the saw is operated

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off

the guide bar and result in serious injury.

Summary of Contents for 545001484

Page 1: ...structions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 545001484 8 22 05 For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products Inc Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions R Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el a...

Page 2: ...perating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual S Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face scre...

Page 3: ...fore refueling S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw S Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly ...

Page 4: ...rip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kick back and maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked S Positi...

Page 5: ...BACK Re duced kickback guide bars and low kick back saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recom mended Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho rized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer S Ti...

Page 6: ...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 or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratories Inc in accordance with ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standards for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements CSA Z62 1 1995 Chain Saws Occupa ti...

Page 7: ...sting chain tension make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight Iftoo loose thechain willsag below the bar Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Too...

Page 8: ...DLE LOCK holds the throttletrigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trigger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Re lease the throttle lockout and trigger whilehold ing the fast idle lock button CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide additional fuel to the engine during cold sta...

Page 9: ...ar and chainlubri cation S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before s...

Page 10: ...rd is pushed forward either manually by hand or automatically by sudden movement S If the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling thefront handguard back toward the front handle as far as possible S When cutting with the saw the chainbrake must be disengaged Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must berunn...

Page 11: ...while cutting Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree wherecuts areto be made Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat p...

Page 12: ...carefully reenterthecut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on thetop sideof thelog with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Un...

Page 13: ...techniques described inBUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job S Make your first cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb S Next make a...

Page 14: ...er and 2 screws Tighten securely CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The chain will be mov ing during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must notmove atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions S Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting pr...

Page 15: ...w to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Storeunitwithallguards inplace Positionso that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children S Before storing drain all fuel ...

Page 16: ... original date of pur chase 1 YEAR Parts and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Pro ducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts andLabor ifused for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not sp...

Page 17: ...period begins on the date the small off road engineis purchased LENGTH OFCOVER AGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR RE PLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or re placement of any warranted part will be per formed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC servicing center If you have any questions regardin...

Page 18: ...el indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours ...

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