Instructions / Assembly

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MAINTENANCE
Change saw chain
1. Remove the screw and turn Sprocket Locking Knob counterclockwise to remove the guide bar cover.
2. Move the chain tensioning pin fully back towards the sprocket
using the chain tension screw. (See direction arrow)
3. Place the guide bar onto the bar studs so that the chain tensioning pin fits into the hole in the guide
bar.
4. Install chain over clutch and place around the sprocket and guide bar.
5. Make sure the chain cutters on top of the guide bar face in the direction that the chain runs.
6. Install guide bar cover. Tighten the sprocket locking knob finger tight.
7. Adjust saw chain tension by first holding the bar nose up and turning the chain tension screw
clockwise until saw chain touches the bottom of the guide bar.
8. Tighten the sprocket cover locking nut using the wrench provided, keeping the guide bar nose up
while tightening the nut.
9. Pull the saw chain around the guide bar by hand to check for tight spots. Saw chain should move
freely but not sag. If too tight loosen the guide bar nuts and adjust using the chain tension screw.
10. Tighten the guide bar cover by turning the sprocket locking knob and using a screwdriver to tighten
screw.
WARNING - Never try to run the chainsaw without sprocket cover securely tightened.
Screw
Sprocket Locking Knob
Guide Bar Cover
Tension Pin