User manual

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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blo od vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Recheck each assem-
bly step if the saw is received assembled.
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly . Always wear gloves
when handling the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you even when it is not moving!
ATTACHING THE BUMPER
SPIKE
The bumper spike may be used as a pivot
when making a cut.
1. Lift adjustment knob handle and turn coun-
terclockwise to loosen chain brake.
2. Align arrows by pressing tensioning le-
ver down to install position (see illustra-
tion). Remove chain brake from saw.
3. Attach the bumper spike with the two
screws as illustrated.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If
not already attached)
1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheSTOP
position.
2. Make sure chain brake is disengaged
(see CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section).
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to next
step, ensure unit is on a flat surface and in an
upright position as shown in illustration be-
low. Chain will not tighten properly if the unit
is not in an upright position.
3. Lift adjustment knob handle and turn coun-
terclockwise to loosen chain brake.
Adjustment
Knob
Handle
Tensioning Lever
LOOSEN
4. Align arrows by pressing tensioning le-
ver down to install position (see illustra-
tion). Remove chain brake from saw.
TENSIONING LEVER IN
INSTALL POSITION
5. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
6. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
spro cke t .
Clutch Drum
Chain
Brake
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack-
age. Prepare the chain by checking the
proper direction. Without following the il-
lustration, it is easy to place the chain on
the saw in the wrong direction. Use the
illustration of the chain to determine the
proper direction.