S Fit bottom of drive links between the teethS Recheck chain tension.
in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
S Fit chain drive links in bar groove.
Chain Brake
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the guide bar groove. Ensure all driveNuts
links are in the bar groove.
S Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole
in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.WARNING:Ifthesawisoperated
S Install chain brake nuts and finger tightenwith a loose chain, the chain could jump off
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you willthe guide bar and result in serious injury.
need to tighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION(IncludingunitswithWARNING:Mufflerisveryhotdur-
chain already installed)ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
NOTE:Whenadjustingchaintension,allow combustible material such as dry
make sure the chain brake nuts are fingergrass or fuel to do so.
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can
FUELING & LUBRICATION
cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-WARNING:Removefuelcapslow-
ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain aroundly when refueling.
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is tooFUELING ENGINE
tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the
This engine is certified to operate on
bar.
unleaded gasoline.Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.We
recommend HusqvarnaR brand oil. If youdo
not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle
air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
0,125 liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded
Chain Adjustmentgasoline. DO NOT USE automotive or boat
Chain Brake NutsTool (Bar Tool)oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow the instructions
Adjusting the tension:printed on the container. Always read and
Chain tension is very important. Chainfollow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
stretches during use. This is especially trueFUEL WITH CAUTION.
during the first few times you use your saw.BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
Always check chain tension each time you
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
use and refuel your saw.
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
You can adjust the chain tension bymatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
loosening the chain brake nuts and turningfilled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while liftingchain. Too little oil will cause overheating
up on the bar.shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
S If chain istoo tight, turn adjusting screw1/4or discoloration of the bar.
turn counterclockwise.
Only use Bar and Chain Oil for bar and chain
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screwlubrication.
1/4 turn clockwise.
Oil capFuel mix cap
Adjusting screw
Chain Brake Nuts
STARTING
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
WARNING:The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten themanual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.muffler can cause serious burns.
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