Owner's Manual

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S File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as sh own.
30˚
80˚
60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
Too Much Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle accordi ng to the manufactur-
er’s specif icat ions for the chain you are
using. Improper hook angle wil l increase
the chance of kickback which can result i n
serious injury.
4. Check and lower de pth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require furt her assistance or are un-
sure about perform ing this procedure,
contact your authorized service dealer or
call our customer assist an ce help li ne at
1--800--554--6723.
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-
ing. Always unplug saw from power
source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can c ut y ou even when it is
not moving.
Itis normal for a new chainto 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 o ld chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain s pecified
in the list of available replacement parts.
The ch a in must complywith kickback re-
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with this saw.
See an authorized service de aler to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters on
your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Turn the unit upside down on a flat
surface. Straighten out chain, then
lay it on a flat surface.
Bar Nuts
Adjusting
Screw
3. Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
4. Turn the adjusting screw c ounter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting s crew
from the unit.
5. Hold cha in with cutters facing as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links