MAINTANENCE
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When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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Always wear safety goggles with side shields during power tool operation.
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Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and disconnect from the power supply.
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Avoid using solvents when cleaning the plastic parts as this may damage
them.
CHAIN TENSION
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To avoid serious injury, never touch the chain while the motor is running.
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The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when operating.
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Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before setting chain
tension.
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Turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain.
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN
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Remove the bar nut and drive case cover. The bar contains a bar stud slot
that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain.
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Place the bar onto the bar stud so that the chain tensioning pin fits into the
chain tensioning pin hole. Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar
groove. The cutters on the top of the bar should face toward the bar tip in the
direction of the chain rotation.
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Replace the drive case cover and install the bar nut. Tighten the bar nut
finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment.
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Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise,
ensuring that the chain sets into the bar groove during tensioning.
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Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the bar and turn
the chain tensioning screw ½ turn clockwise. Repeat this until sag has gone.
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Hold the tip of the bar up and tighten the bar nut securely. The chain is
correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, the
chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.
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If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the bar nut slightly and turn
adjusting screw ¼ turn anti-clockwise. Lift the tip of the bar up and retighten
bar nut.
