Operator`s manual

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Replacement ofdarnaged/wom parts
shouldbe referred to your Seam Ser-
vice Center.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount
of oil to appear under the saw after en-
gine stops. Do not confuse this with a
leaking oil tank.
• On!Stop Switch- Ensure On/Stop
switch functions propedy by moving
the switch to the "Stop" position.
Make sure engine stops; then restart
engine and continue,
• Fuel Tank- Do not use saw iffuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
° Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank
shows signs ofdamage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Bar Clamp Nut
• Chain
,,Muffler
• Cylinder Shield
• Air Filter
• Clutch Drum/Sprocket
• Handle Screws
• V_ration Mounts
• Starter Hm_sing
• Handguard
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
tool to move chain around guide bar
to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
BarTool
Bar ClampNuts
• Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.
• Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain barely touches the bottom of
guide bar.
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• Using bar tool, roll chainaround guide
bar to ensure alllinks are in bar groove.
AdjustingScrew- 1/4Turn
• Lift up tip of guide bar to check for
sag. Release tip of guide bar, then
turn adjusting screw I/4 turn clock-
wise. Repeat until sag does not exist.
• While liftingtip of guide bar, tighten
bar clamp nuts withthe bar tool.
Torque to 10-15 ft-lbs.
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar
toolto move chain around guide bar.
• Ifchain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and
turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. Retighten bar clamp nuts.
• If chain istoo loose, itwill sag below
the guide bar. DO NOT operate the
saw ifthe chain is loose.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A
dull chain makes a sawdust powder
and cuts slowty.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special
tools. You canpurchase sharpening
tools at Sears Or go to a professional
chain sharpener. .... _: .....
CHECK GUIDE BAR , ,:
Conditionswhich require guide bar
maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forcedthrough the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each
time chain is sharpened. A worn guide
bar will damage the chain and make
cuttingdifficult. To maintain guide bar:.
• Move On/Stop switch to =Stop."
• Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean aU sawdust and any other.
debris from the guide bar groove and
sprocket hole after each use.
RemoveSawdust From
GuideBar Groove
Sprocket Hole