CHECKFORDAMAGED OR
WORNPARTS
ContactSearsServiceCenterfor re-
placement o f damagedor wornparts.
NOTE:It is normalfor a smallamount
of oil to appearunderthe sawafteren-
ginestops.Donot confusethis with a
leakingoil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions
properly by moving
the switch to the STOP position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks,
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Chain Brake
• Chain
• Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• Starter Housing
• Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
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WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially
true during the first few times you use
your saw. Always check chain tension
each time you use and refuel your saw
or when any sag in the chain is noted.
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks
do not exist. The chain should ro-
tate freely.
Adjustment Knob
Screwdriver
2.
Lift handle of adjustment knob and
tum counterclockwise
2 turns to
loosen bar. Chain will tighten auto-
matically.
Handle of
Knob
LOOSEN
3.
While lifting tip of guide bar, turn
handle of adjustment knob clock-
wise to clamp bar. "13ghten until bar
is clamped securely.
TIGHTEN
4.
Using scrowddver, roll chain around
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bar to ensure all links are in
roove.
5.
Return handle of adjustment knob
to original position.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could
jump off the guide bar and result in se-
rious injury.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP-
ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-
MENTS section,
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