Computed
kickback
angle
(CKA)
Table
MODEL
P/N
2550T
952044418
NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for commer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com-
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Com-
mercial Logging.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure
to vibrations
through
prolonged
use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage
in the fingers,
hands, and joints of
people
prone
to
circulation
disorders
or
abnormal
sweflings.
Prolonged
use
in cold
weather
has
been
linked to blood
vessel
damage
in
otherwise
healthy
people.
If
symptoms
occur
such
as numbness,
pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
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 continua]
and regular
basis must monitor
closely
their
physical
condition
and
the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Your saw is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements
of California
Codes 4442 and
4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California,
Idaho,
Maine,
Minnesota,
New
Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington
require by
law that many
internal
combustion
engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting
screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations
exist, you are legafly
responsible
for maintaining
the
operating
condition
of these
parts.
Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section
for
maintenance
of
the
spark
arresting
screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious
injury, ff situations
occur which are not covered
in this manual,
use care and good judgement.
If you need
assistance,
contact your authorized
service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:
This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories,
Inc., and the Canadian
Standards
Association
in accordance
with:
ANSI
B175.1-2000
American
National
Standard
for
Powered
Tools
- Gasoline
Powered
Chain Saw - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03
Chain Saws
- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-96
Chain Saw Kickback
Occu-
pational
Health and Safety
I
CHAIN P/N
I
CKA without
chain
brake
952051338
I
14_
Protective
gtoves
(not provided)
should
be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING
THE
BAR & CHAIN
(If not
already
attached)
WARNING:
If received
assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled
and aft fasteners
are secure.
Al-
ways wear gloves when handling
the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2.
Remove
the plastic
shipping
spacer
(if
present).
Location
of shipping
spacer
a_
Chain
Brak_e
Ch
Nuts
Bar Tool
3.
An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling
the bar. that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment
pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment
before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
Inside view of
_,__
hah_ Brake
Adjustment
located on Chain Brake