14
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
in the list of available replacement parts.
The chain must comply with kickback re-
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with this saw. See your authorized ser-
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-
vidual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Remove bar clamp nuts.
3. Remove bar clamp and old chain.
Bar Clamp
Nuts
Adjusting Screw
Bar
Clamp
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting screw
from the bar clamp.
5. Carefully remove the new chain from
the package. Hold chain with cutters
facing as shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links
6. Place chain around the sprocket and
fit the drive links into the guide bar
groove and then into the teeth of the
sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.
7. Hold the guide bar against the saw
frame and install the bar clamp. Be
sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting
pin hole in the bar.
Inside view of
Bar Clamp
Adjusting
screw
Adjusting pin
Adjusting pin hole
8. Secure the guide bar and bar clamp
with the bar clamp nuts; tighten
finger tight
only
.
CAUTION:
If saw chain is installed back-
wards, the saw will vibrate excessively
and will not cut wood.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
in the
MAIN-
TENANCE
section.
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
WARNING:
Use of any other ac-
cessory or attachment might present a
risk of injury to the operator.
REPLACEMENT PART
PART NO.
Hex Nuts
530015917
Oil Cap
530053072
Bar Adjusting Screw
530016265
Bar Adjusting Pin
530053068
File (5/32
″
dia.) Twin Pak
952055085
Xtra GUARD
r
Chain --18
″
952051338
Lo--Kick
r
Guide Bar -- 18
″
952044418
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt.
952030203
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal.
952030204
