Echo Trimmer FRONT HANDLE REMOVAL, SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT, To Adjust Saw Chain Tension

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6.Secure lower drive shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (E).

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FRONT HANDLE REMOVAL

Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Parts Required: None

1.Remove four (4) screws, nuts and handle halves from pruner.

2.Loosely attach handle halves together and store handle assembly for later use.

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Tools Required: 10 mm (13/32 in.) Wrench, Screwdriver

WARNING DANGER

Always wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.

1.Loosen two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) located on cutting attachment.

2.Turn saw chain tensioner screw (B) (located next to guide bar in sprocket cover) clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar. Turning screw counter clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide bar.

3.Tighten guide bar nuts firmly. Move saw chain backwards on guide bar by hand. Saw chain should move freely on guide bar if it is in proper mesh with sprocket.

Keep the saw chain lubricated and properly adjusted and the guide bar nuts tightened firmly at all times. If saw chain is difficult to rotate or binds on guide bar, it is too tight.

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