Manual

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_. 85 ° _ .60
Hook Angle
k_ 0025 inch
O_ (0.85 ram)
_ounded
Right Corner
Too Much Hook Angle Squared Off
Wrong
4_WAHNINr_: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufacturer's
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle wilI increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury
4-. Check and Iower depth gauges•
• Place gauge tool on cutter.
• If the depth gauge is higher than the
depth gauge tool, file _level to the top of
the depth gauge tool.
• Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be fiat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
if you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_k WARNING: The chain will be mov-
ing during most of this procedure• Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions• The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
• Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure•
• Saw wiil not idle See iDLE SPEED-T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed-T
Aliow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
too fast. ff the engine stalls, idle is too stow Ad-
just speed unti} engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow)• The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is lapeled T
• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed•
• Turn idle screw (T} counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed•
if you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or ca_l our customer
assistance help line at t-800-554-8723.
_WAt'ININr_: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting
• Store chain saw and fuel in a wail venti-
lated area where fue_ vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store chain saw with alI guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Cfaan saw thorougMy before storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Ughtly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labe}ed IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-
line in the fuel tank or fue} storage container
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-
er containers Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
PouIan/MTEED EATER 40:1,2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel atabiIizer.
tf you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank
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