MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Unless you have experience and
specialized training for dealing with kickback (see Important Safety Instructions), always use a
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Always use a replacement saw chain designed as “low- kickback” or a saw chain which meets the
A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickback reducing guard links) should only be used by an experienced professional chain saw operator.
Low-Kickback Saw Chain
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By keeping the saw chain in good working condition and correctly serviced as recommended in this manual, you will be able to maintain the safety system of your chain saw over the life of the product.
WARNING: Never remove, modify or make
inoperative any safety device furnished with your unit. The hand guard and low- kickback saw chain are major safety features provided for your protection.
WARNING: Ensure that the unit is off and the spark
plug is disconnected (for gas powerheads) when working on the saw chain. Wear heavy duty gloves too.
Chain Tension
Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the chain snug on the bar, but loose enough to be pulled around by hand. Refer to Saw Chain Tension Adjustment.
Breaking in a New Saw Chain
A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the
Over a period of time, however, the moving parts of the saw chain will become worn, resulting in what is called chain stretch. This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See your
WARNING: Never use a loop of chain that has more
than 3 links removed from it. This could damage the sprocket.
SPECIFICATIONS
POLE SAW ADD-ON
Approximate Operating Weight of Attachment | 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) |
Drive Shaft Length | 26” (66 cm) |
Cutting Width | 8" (200 mm) |
Blade Arbor | 1" (25.4 mm) |
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