Use and Care Manual
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CS-271T
GUIDE BAR
•  Clean before using. 
-  Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small 
screwdriver. 
-  Clean oil holes with a wire.
•  Reverse guide bar periodically. 
•  Check sprocket and the clutch and clean the bar 
mount area before installation of the bar. 
Replace either or both if worn.
SPROCKET
•  A damaged sprocket will cause premature 
damage or wear of saw chain. 
-  When the sprocket has worn out 0.5 mm (0.02 
in.) or more, replace it. 
•  Check sprocket when you install new chain. 
Replace it if worn. 
CYLINDER FINS
•  Check periodically. 
•  Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling. 
•  Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let 
cooling air pass easily. 
MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR
•  Remove air cleaner cover and remove spark 
plug lead. 
•  Remove spark arrestor screen cover and screen 
from muffler body. 
•  Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. 
•  Replace screen if it is cracked, or has holes 
burned through. 
•  Inspect the gasket, replace if damaged. 
•  Assemble components in reverse order. 
NOTICE
Carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in 
engine output. Spark arrestor screen must be 
checked periodically. 
AUTOMATIC OILER
•  The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is 
adjusted to 7 mL/min approximately at 7000 
r/min, prior to shipment from factory. 
-  To increase the delivery volume, turn the 
adjusting screw counterclockwise. 
When the screw touches stopper and stops, 
this position indicates maximum discharge 
volume. (13 mL/min at 7000 r/min)
-  Do not turn the adjusting screw beyond the 
maximum or minimum limit of volume 
adjustment. 
Worn : 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
Groove
Oil hole
Cylinder fins 
Spark arrestor screen
Muffler
Screen cover
Sprocket
Decrease Increase
Adjusting screw
Gasket










