12 
skill levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
maintenance intervals
Component | Maintenance Procedure | Skill Level | Interval |
Drive Shaft | Grease | 1 | Every 25 hours of use |
Guide Bar | Inspect/Clean/Lubricate | 2 | Before Each Use |
Saw Chain | Inspect/Sharpen/Replace/Tension | 2 | Before Each Use |
Screws/Nuts/Bolts | Inspect/Tighten/Replace | 1 | Before Each Use |
IMPORTANT - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequen- cy of required maintenance.
lubrication
Drive Shaft (Lower)
Level 1
Tools Required: 4 mm L-Wrench
Parts Required: POWER BLENDXTM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease.
IMPORTANT
Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tem- perature automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.
1.Remove the cutting attachment from the Power PrunerTM shaft housing by removing the locating bolt (A), loosening the (2) two bolts (B) clamping the cutting attachment to the shaft housing, and sliding the cutting attachment off.
2.Remove lower flex cable, wipe clean, and apply a thin coat 15ml
(1/2 oz.) of high temperature automotive grease.
3.Reinstall cable. Make sure cable end engages upper drive shaft adaptor.
4.Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.)
5.Insert locating bolt (A) and tighten to snug.
6.Tighten bolts (B), clamping the cutting attachment onto the hous- ing.
B
A
B
C
B A
