a. A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is
no slack on the underside of the guide bar and
the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand
without binding. The chain must be re-tensioned
the bar groove.
b. During normal saw operation, the temperature
of the chain will increase. The drive links of a
correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approx-
imately 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) out of the bar groove
Use only low-kickback chains on this saw. This fast
cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when
properly maintained.
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through wood
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain. A dull saw
chain cutter leads to increased physical strain, in-
creased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results
and increased wear.
For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be
maintained properly. The chain requires sharpen-
ing when the wood chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be forced through the wood during
angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be
obtained only when all cutters are uniform.
1. Remove the battery pack. Wear gloves for protection.
2. Properly tension the chain prior to sharpening.
3. Refer to the section:
(Page#21) earlier in this manual.
the middle position of the guide bar.
cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During mainte-
nance of your chain, consider the following:
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crease the risk of a severe kickback.
Raker (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases
the potential for kickback. Not low enough de-
creases cutting ability.
If cutter teeth have hit hard objects, such as nails
and stones, or have been abraded by mud or
sand on the wood, have the chain sharpened by
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