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MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
15 min.
Service
Dates
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Check bar and chain oil level
Clean guide bar groove
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WARNING:
Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit. Improper mainte-
nance may cause damage to the unit
and possible injury to the operator or by-
standers.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE:
It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after motor
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking
oil tank.
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Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeezing
and holding the trigger switch. Make
sure motor starts and stops.
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Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain saw
if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
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Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if
chain saw extension cord shows signs
of damage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
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Bar Clamp Nuts
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Chain
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Bar Adjusting Screw
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING:
Wear
protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
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 your saw.
1. Unplug unit from the power source.
2. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks do
not exist. The chain should rotate
freely.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the saw
be turned upside down for chain
tensioning.
3. Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.
4. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
until the chain solidly contacts bottom
of guide bar rail. Then, turn adjusting
screw an additional 1/4 turn. This is
correct chain tension setting.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
NOTE:
To tighten the chain, turn the ad-
justing screw clockwise; to loosen the
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise.
