Operator`s manual

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement ofdemaged/wom parts
shouldbe referred to your Sears Set-
vice Center,
NOTE: It Is normalfor a small amount
ofoHtoappear under the saw after en-
AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn
• Liftup tip ofguide berto check for
sag, Release tipof gulde bar,then
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clock-
iginastops. Do notconfuse this with a wise. Repeat.untilsag does not exist.
eaklngoiltank. _ :.... • While liftingtip of.guidebar, tighten
On/Stop Switch - Ensure On/Stop bar clamp nutswith the bartool__
switch.funotionsproperly by.moving Torqueto 10-15 ft-lbs.
the swdch to the "Stop" position. ./'_J Bar
Make sure engine stops; then rested ,Y_ Clamp
engine and continue. . |_. Nuts
Fuel Tank- Do not use saw it fuel
tank shows signs of damag.eor leaks.
OilTank - Do not use saw ,foil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks. • Use the screwdriverend ofthe bar
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
• Muffler
• CylinderShield
• Air Filter
• ClutchDrundSprocket
• Handle Screws
• VibrationMounts
• Starter Housing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAINTENSION
• Use the screwdriver end ofthe bar
toolto move chain around guidebar
to ensure kinksdo notexist. The
chain should rotate freely.
toolto movechain aroundguide bar.
• If chain does not rotate,it is tootight.
Slightlyloosenbar clamp nutsand
turn adjustingscrew 1/4 tum counter-
clookwisa.Retightenbar clamp nuts.
• If chain is too loose,it will sag below
the guidebar. DO NOT operate the
saw if the chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharpchain makes woodchips. A
dullchain makes a sawdustpowder
and cuts slowly.
CHAINSHARPENING
Chain sharpeningrequiresspecial
tools. Youcan purchasesharpening
toolsat Sears or go to a professional
chain sharpener.
___m____m _ CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditionswhich requireguide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cutsto one side or at an angle
• Sew hasto be forcedthroughthe cut.
• inadequate supply of oil tobar/chain.
Check the condition ofguide bar each
Bar'rool time chain Is sharpened. A wom guide
-'l_rClamp Nuts
• Loosenbar clamp nuts untilthey are
fingertight against the bar clamp.
• Turnadjustingscrew clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottomof
guidebar.
bar will damage the chain and make
cuttingdifficult.To maintain guide bar:.
• Move On/Stop switchto "Stop."
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean ell sawdust and any other
debdsfrom the guidebar grooveand
'_ Adjusting / / sprockethotsafter each use.Remove SawdustFrom lJ _.,,
GuideBarQroot__
V" sp=k.t.ol.
•Using bartool, loft chain aroundguide
., .__...barto ensurealllinksare in bargroove.
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