If the saw chain (
5
) and guide bar (
in the carton, the chain has to be attached to the bar, and
both must be attached to the body of the tool.
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Place the saw on a flat, firm surface.
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Flip up locking lever and rotate the bar adjust locking
knob (
8
) counterclockwise as shown in Figure D to
remove sprocket cover (
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Wearing protective gloves, grasp the saw chain (
wrap it around the guide bar (
facing the correct direction (see Figure H).
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Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around the
entire guide bar.
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Place the saw chain around the sprocket (
lining up the slot on the guide bar with chain tensioning
pin (
) , and the bolt (
20
shown in Figure E.
•
Once in place, hold the bar still, replace sprocket
cover (
6
) . Make sure tool-free tension assembly bolt
hole on the cover lines up with the bolt (
main housing. Flip up locking lever and rotate the bar
adjust locking knob (
8
loosen knob one full turn, so that the saw chain can be
properly tensioned.
•
Rotate the chain tensioning knob (
increase tension as shown in Figure F. Make sure the
saw chain (
) is snug around the guide bar (
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the bar adjust locking knob until it clicks. The bar is
secure after three audible clicks are heard. Further
tightening is not required.
Fig. D
Fig. E
18
4
) are packed separately
6
) .
) , ensuring the teeth are
4
) . While
18
) , on the base of the tool as
19
19
) , in the
) clockwise until it clicks, then
) clockwise to
9
) . Tighten
4
20
Fig. F
) and
5
Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. A, G )
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective
gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you when it is not running.
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent
accidental operation, ensure that battery is removed
from the tool before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
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With the saw on a flat, firm surface, check the saw chain
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(
) tension. The tension is correct when the chain snaps
back after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away from the
guide bar (
thumb as shown in Figure I. There should be no "sag"
between the guide bar and the chain on the underside
as shown in Figure G.
•
To adjust saw chain tension, flip up locking tab and
rotate the bar adjust locking knob (
one full turn. Rotate the chain tensioning knob
(
9
) clockwise until the chain tension is correct as
instructed above.
•
Do not over-tension the chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the bar
and chain.
•
Once chain tension is correct, securely tighten bar adjust
locking knob.
nOTE: The bar adjust locking knob has a detent tightening
system. The sprocket cover is secure after three audible
clicks are heard. Further tigtening is not required.
•
When the chain is new, check the tension frequently
(after removing battery) during the first 2 hours of use as
a new chain stretches slightly.
Fig. G
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4
) with light force from the index finger and
8
1/8" (3 mm)
English
) counterclockwise
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