Never fill the oil reservoir nor adjust
the oiler with the engine running.
The service life of the chain and guide bar
is affected by the chain and guide
lubricant. Using superior lubricant such as
genuine Bar and Chain Oil will help ensure
a long service life, For cold weather
operation, mix bar and chain oil with an
equal part of kerosene.
Filing The Oil Reservoir
The oil reservoir has a capacity sufficient
to provide about 40 minutes of cutting
time (when set to deliver the minimum
flow rate).
1.Place the pole pruner on a clean, flat
surface with the oil filler cap facing up. See
figure 22. Wipe off any debris from the oil
cap and from around the oil filler neck.
2.Remove the oil filler cap and fill the
reservoir with bar and chain oil, then
replace the cap.
3.Wipe up spilled oil from the unit before
restarting the pole pruner.
An increase in bar oil flow rate will
speed oil consumption, requiring
more frequent checks on the oil
reservoir. To ensure sufficient
lubrication, it may be necessary to
check the oil level more frequently
than at fuel tank refills.
The guide bar and chain are lubricated
automatically by a pump that operates
whenever the chain rotates. The pump is
set at the factory to delivery a medium
flow rate, but it can be adjusted in the
field A temporary increase in oil flow is
often desirable when cutting things like
hardwood or wood with a lot of pitch.
Adjust the pump as follows:
1.Stop the engine and make sure the stop
switch is in the STOP position.
2.Place the unit in its side with the oil
Reservoir up. See Figure 23.
The oil flow adjusting screw must be
pressed in slightly in order to yurn.
Failure to do so could damage the
Pump and screw.
3.With a screwdriver, push in on the oil
flow rate adjusting screw and turn in the
desired direction (there are three
incremental settings):
Clockwise-decrease lubrication.
Counterclockwise-increase
lubrication
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