REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN
WARNING:
pack is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
components are sharp and may contain burrs.
WARNING:
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 specified bar and chain
combination listed in the "Recommended Bar and Chain for This Chain Saw" section.
Disassembling the Worn Bar and
Chain (Fig. 22)
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 firm, flat surface, so that the side
cover is facing upwards.
3. Wear gloves. Remove the side cover
by turning the side-cover knob
counterclockwise. Clean the side
cover with a dry cloth.
4. Remove the worn bar and chain
from the mounting surface.
NOTICE:
This is a good time to inspect
the drive sprocket for excessive wear or
damage.
Assembling the New Bar and Chain
1. Remove the battery, allow the saw to cool and tighten the oil tank cap.
2. Lay the new saw chain in a loop on a flat surface and straighten any kinks
(Fig. 23).
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CORDLESS 12" COMPACT CHAIN SAW — CS1200/CS1200-FC
Before performing any maintenance, make sure that the battery
Always wear gloves when handling the bar and chain; these
Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The
22
Chain-tensioning
Knob
23
Rotation
Direction
Chain Drive Links
Side-cover Knob
Chain Cutters