2. INSTALLING THE CHAIN
3. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
1. Spread the chain out in a loop with the
cutting edges pointing CLOCKWISE
around loop.
2. Slip the chain behind
the clutch and around
the sprocket. Make
sure that the links t
between the sprocket
teeth.
3. Guide the drive links into the groove and
around the end of the bar.
Note: The chain may droop slightly on the
lower part of bar. This is normal.
4. Pull the chain bar forward until the chain
is closely seated. Make sure that all the
drive links are in the groove of the bar.
5. Place the side cover
onto the chainsaw.
Make sure that the
chain tensioning pin
ts into the chain bar.
If it does not t, it can
be adjusted slightly
with the chain tensioning dial.
The chain must not slip off the bar when
you do this.
6. Pull out the side cover locking lever
and turn it in a clockwise direction. This
action will x the side cover in place.
SETUP & PREPARATION
Note. Proper tension of the chain is extremely important and must be
checked before starting, as well as during any cutting operation.
Taking the time to make adjustments to the chain will result in
improved cutting performance and prolonged chain life.
Correct tension
For the correct chain tension, pull up on
the chain from the top and middle of the
exposed guide bar. The bottom tip of the
links should only just stay in the track.
Adjusting tension
1. Loosen the side cover locking dial
slightly.
2. Hold the nose of guide bar
up and turn the adjustment
dial CLOCKWISE to increase
chain tension. Turning dial
COUNTERCLOCKWISE will
decrease amount of tension on the
chain. Ensure the chain ts snugly
all the way around the guide bar.
3. After making the adjustment, and
while still holding nose of bar in the
uppermost position, tighten the side
cover locking dial securely.
CAUTION!: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES
WHEN HANDLING THE CHAIN.
CAUTION!: RECHECK THE TENSION AFTER A FEW
MINUTES OF CUTTING AS THE CHAIN MAY STRETCH
AFTER INITIAL USE. A LOOSE CHAIN MAY CAUSE
WEAR TO BOTH THE CHAIN AND THE GUIDE BAR AND
BECOME A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
5 - 6mm gap is
the ideal tension