WARNING: Do Not use the chain saw with any type
of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be
hazardous.
Operating the Chain Brake / Front Hand Guard
Check the operating position of the chain brake prior
to each use.
■ Using the back of your left hand, engage the chain
brake by pushing the chain brake /front hand guard
toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.
(Fig. 3)
■ Reset the chain brake back into the RUN position
by grasping the top of the chain brake /front hand
guard and pulling toward the front handle until you
hear a click. (Fig. 4)
WARNING: If the chain brake/front hand guard does
not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake/
front hand guard will not stay in the run position
without assistance, take the saw to an authorized
service center for repair prior to use.
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER: Never start the motor before installing
the guide bar, chain, sprocket cover and chain
tension knob. Without all these parts in place, the
clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to
possible serious injury.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, read
and understand all the safety instructions provided.
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance,
remove the battery pack from the saw. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the
bar and chain; these components are sharp and may
contain burrs.
WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while
the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp;
always wear protective gloves when performing
maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious
lacerations.
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, use
only identical replacement parts.
WARNING: Remove the battery from saw.
Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
knob counterclockwise. Remove the bar mounting
nuts from the cover using the combination wrench
provided. Remove the sprocket cover. (Fig.5)
OPERATING
Chain Tensioning
Knob
Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.
(Fig. 6)
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Model LCS31662S
Fig 3
Fig 4
Bar Mounting
Nuts
Fig.5
Fig 6