SAFETY NOTICE:ExposuretovibrationsS An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust
through prolonged use of gasoline poweredthe tension of the chain. It is very important
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nervewhenassemblingthebar,thatthe pinlocated
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints ofon the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
people prone to circulation disorders orthe bar. Turning the screw will move the ad-
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate
weather has been linked to blood vesselthis adjustment before you begin mounting
damage in otherwise healthy people. Ifthe bar onto the saw. See illustration below.
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, changein skincolorortexture,Inside view of
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,Chain Brake
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.S Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches
the stop. This should allowthe pin to be near
ASSEMBLYthe correct position. Furtheradjustmentmay
be necessary as you mount the bar.
Protective gloves (not provided) should beS Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
worn during assembly.guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL
BUMPER SPIKE
The optional bumper spike may be used asa
pivot when making a cut.
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
Mount the bar
and the chain brake from the saw.
S Attach the bumper spike (optional) with the
two screws as illustrated.S Prepare the chain by checking the properdi-
rection. Without following the illustration it is
easytoplace thechainonthe saw inthe
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
Tip of
Bar
ATTACHING THEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING:Ifreceivedassembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
Always wear gloves when handling the
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nutsCuttersDepth Gauge
and the chain brake from the saw.
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
Drive Links
S Place the chain over and behind the
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.
Chain Brake
Nuts
Chain Brake
Bar ToolPlace chain onto the sprocket
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