z_

 

Cutters

Depth Gauge

,_LWARNING:

Always

stop unit

 

and disconnect spark plug wire (or

 

disconnect powerhead from power

 

source) before performing mainte-

 

nance, service, or adjustments except

Drive Links

for carburetor

adjustments.

 

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recom- mended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

,_ WARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch

during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should recheck your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension

as required. See CHAIN TENSION sec- tion.

Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low- Kickback replacement chain specified in the repair parts list.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1.Move ON/OFF switch to tile OFF position and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source).

2.Remove bar clamp nut.

3.Remove bar clamp.

4.Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until adjusting pin just touches the stop.

5.Slide guide bar behind sprocket until guide bar stops against sprocket.

6.Remove the old chain.

7.Carefully remove new chain from package. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.

Tip of Bar

J

CUTTERS MUST FACE IF' /

DIRECTION QF ROTATION

8.Place chain over sprocket, fitting the drive links in the sprocket.

9.Fit bottom of drive links between the

teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.

10.Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

11.Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove.

12.Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar.

Lower Hole

SGuide Bar

/@ Adj_

13.Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any fur-

ther at this point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUSTMENT section.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAiN- TENANCE section.

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