Never attempt to install, replace,
or adjust the chain with the eingine
running.
The saw chain is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands when
handling.
A loose chain can jump off the guide
bar causing damage to the chain
and associated equipment. Always
make sure the chains is properly
adjusted; check more often when
you are breaking in a new chain.
1. Place the pole pruner on a clean, flat
Surface. (For readjustment during
operation, shut down the engine, then
allow the guide bar and chain to cool
before proceeding with the adjustment
procedure.
2. Loosen the sprocket cover nut with a
Plug wrench (Figure 19).
Proper chain adjustment is essential
for maximum performance, long
chain life, and operator safety.
Always inspect chain tension before
operating the pole pruner.
3. Lift the nose of the guide bar while
turning the chain tensioning screw. See
Figure 20.
4. Pull the chain by hand along the top
of the guide bar several times from the
engine to the bar's tip. The chain should
feel sung but still pull freely. See Figure
21.
5. Tighten the sprocket cover nut
securely while lifting the tip of the guide
bar.
6. Inspect the chain for correct
adjustment (more frequently with a new
chain).The chain should feel snug but still
pull freely.
Clockwise to tighten the chain
Counterclockwise to loosen the
chain.
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