.025 in. inspect drive sprocket MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS See Figures 49 - 52. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform. WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to prevent serious personal injury. . Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension. . Use a 5/32 in. diameter roun

Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the muffler. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICAT

MAINTENANCE FUEL CAP CHAIN OIL CAP CHAIN BRAKE POST STARTER COVER Fig. 66 CLEAN CYLINDER FINS Fig. 67 CLEAN FLYWHEEL FINS Fig. 68 CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER See Figure 69. Check the fuel filter periodically. If contaminated or damaged, have fuel filter replaced by an authorized service center. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG See Figure 70. This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace every 50 hours or more frequently, if necessary. n Loosen the spar

NOTE: The adjusting pin may need to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning dial so that it is aligned with the position of the bar chain tensioning pin hole. n Replace the clutch cover and rotate clutch cover lock knob just enough to hold the cover in position. NOTE: The bar must be free to move for chain tension adjustment. n Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. n Remove all slack from the chain by rotating the chain tensioning dial clockwise until the chain seats snug

¦n Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that could fall and hit you during felling. ¦n Periodically glance at the top of the tree during the backcut to assure the tree is going to fall in the desired direction. n If the tree starts to fall in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up during the fall, leave the saw and save yourself! PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 21 - 24. n Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intended route is blocked). Clear the i

LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. REPLACING THE guide BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to possible serious injury. maintenan

1. For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen the three screws holding the cylinder cover. 2. Activate chain brake. 3. Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake lever. 4. Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle. 5. Before removing the air filter from the carburetor, blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the carburetor and chamber as possible. Note: Make sure to pull the choke lever out to keep the carburetor from being contaminated. 6. Rem

31 CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP “ ” position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injuries. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chain saw; keep all body parts away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the muffler

LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. RUN POSITION Fig. 34 Fig. 35 SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explo