3. Maintain chain saw with care.
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Never expose saw to rain or direct moisture.
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Keep chain sharp, clean, and lubricated
for better and safer performance.
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Follow steps outlined in this manual to
sharpen chain.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil
and grease.
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Keep all screws and nuts tight.
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Inspect power cord often. If damaged, have
repaired by authorized service center.
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Never carry chain saw by power cord.
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Never yank power cord to unplug it.
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Keep power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
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Inspect extension cords often and replace
if damaged.
4. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
5. When not in use, always store chain saw
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In a high or locked place, out of children's reach
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In a dry place
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With Bar and Chain Storage Cover(21) in place
BAR MAINTENANCE
To maximize bar life, the following bar
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maintenance is recommended.
The bar rails that carry the chain should be
cleaned before storing the tool or if the bar or
chain appear to be dirty.
The rails should be cleaned every time the
chain is removed.
To clean the Bar rails:
1. Remove chain cover and bar and chain.
(see Section ASSEMBLY)
2. Using a wire brush, screwdriver or
similar tool, clear the residue from the
inner groove of the bar. (See Fig. N)
3. Make sure to clean oil passages
thoroughly
Conditions which require Chain (10) and
Guide Bar (9) maintenance:
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Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
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Saw has to be forced through the cut.
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Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and
chain.
Check the condition of the Guide Bar each
time the chain is sharpened. A worn Guide
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Bar will damage the chain and make cutting
difficult.
After each use, with unit disconnected from
power source, clean all sawdust from the
Guide Bar and sprocket hole.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to
restore square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Worn Groove
Replace the Guide Bar when the groove is
worn, the Guide Bar is bent or cracked, or
when excess heating or burring of the rails
occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only
the Guide Bar specified for your saw in the
repair parts list or on the decal located on the
chain saw.
Replacing Bar & Chain
Replace chain when cutters are too worn
to sharpen or when chain stops. Only use
replacement chain noted in this manual.
Inspect Guide Bar before sharpening chain.
A worn or damaged Guide Bar is unsafe. A
worn or damaged Guide Bar will damage
chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Fit the Bar Tensioning Plate (22) Tab into the
new bar by tightening the screw clockwise.
The tab protrusion (a) must be fitted into the
bar hole. (See Fig. O)
Sharpening Saw Chain
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from
electrical shock or body contact with
moving chain.
Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use
protective gloves when handling chain.
Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster
and more safely. A dull chain will cause undue
sprocket, Guide Bar, chain, and motor wear.
If you must force chain into wood and cutting
creates only sawdust with few large chips, chain
is dull.
Correct Groove
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