Use and Care Manual
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CS-501P
GUIDE BAR
• Cleanbeforeusing.
-  Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small 
screwdriver. 
-  Clean oil holes with a wire.
• Reverseguidebarperiodically.
• Checksprocketandtheclutchandcleanthebar
mount area before installation of the bar. 
Replace either or both if worn.
SPROCKET
• Adamagedsprocketwillcausepremature 
damage or wear of saw chain. 
-  When the sprocket has worn out 0.5 mm (0.02 
in.) or more, replace it. 
• Checksprocketwhenyouinstallnewchain. 
Replace it if worn. 
CYLINDER FINS
• Checkperiodically.
• Cloggednswillresultinpoorenginecooling.
• Removedirtanddustfrombetweennstolet
cooling air pass easily. 
MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR
• Removeaircleanercoverandremovespark
plug lead. 
• Removesparkarrestorscreencoverandscreen
from muffler body. 
• Cleancarbondepositsfrommufercomponents.
• Replacescreenifitiscracked,orhasholes
burned through. 
• Assemblecomponentsinreverseorder.
NOTICE
Carbon deposits in muffler will cause drop in 
engine output. Spark arrestor screen must be 
checked periodically. 
AUTOMATIC OILER
• Thedischargevolumeoftheautomaticoileris
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. (16.5 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
(Clutch) 
Sprocket
DecreaseIncrease
Adjusting screw










