Use and Care Manual
56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW — CS160036
REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure that the battery pack
is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: 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.
NOTICE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, always use the specied bar and
chain combination listed in the later section: “Recommended Bar and Chain for this
Chain Saw”.
Disassembling the Worn Bar
and Chain
1. Remove the battery, allow the saw
to cool and tighten the oil tank cap.
2. Position the chain saw on its side on
a rm,at surface, so that the side
cover is facing upwards (Fig. 23).
3. Wear gloves. Remove the side cover
by turning the side cover knob
counterclockwise (Fig. 23). Clean the side cover with a dry cloth.
4. Turn the chain-tensioning knob towards the front handle as far as it will go (Fig. 23).
Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. Remove the worn chain from
the bar.
NOTICE: This is a good time to inspect the drive sprocket for excessive wear or damage.
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Chain-Tensioning Knob
Side Cover Knob
Front Handle
Side Cover