Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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regular s ervice
Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
Inspect and c lean unit & labels
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
15 min.
Service
Dates
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Clean guide bar groove
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WARNING: Disconnect power s ource before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain y our unit. Improper mainte-
nance may c ause d amage to the unit
and possible injury to the operator or by-
standers.
CHECK F OR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authori zed service dealer for
replacement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of
oil to appear under the saw after motor
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking
oil tank.
S Tr i gger Switch -- Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeezing
and holding the trigger switch. Make
sure motor starts and stops.
S Oil Tank -- Discont inue use of chain saw
if oil tank shows signs of damage or
lea ks.
S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if
chai n saw extensi on cord shows signs
of damage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
S Bar knob
S Chain
S Housing screws
CHECK CHAIN TENS ION
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling c hain. The c hain
issharpandcancutyouevenwhenitis
not moving.
Chain tension is very i mpor tant . Chain
stretches during use. This is especially
tr ue duri ng the fir st few times you use your
saw. Al ways check chain tension each
time you use your saw.
1. Unplug unit from the power source.
2. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensu re kinks do
not exist. The chain should rotate
freely.
3. Lift lever on bar knob a nd turn c oun-
terclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar
clamp.
LOOSEN
4. Turn adjusting wheel (downward di-
rection) to tension chain until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Lift tip of guide bar while a djust-
ing tension.