17
30˚
75˚60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025inc h
(0.65mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
TooMuch Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Ma intain the proper hook
angleaccording to t he manufacturer’s spec ifica-
tionsfor the chai n you are using. Improper hook
angle will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges .
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
SPlace gauge tool on cutter.
SIf the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgauge tool ,file it lev el tothe top of
the depth gauge tool.
SMaintainrounded front corner of depth
gaugew ith a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gaugeshould be flat with the fr onthalf
rounded offwith a f lat file.
If you require further assistanc e or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Wear protect ive gloves
whenhandling c hain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Itis normal for a new c hain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-
check your chain tension frequently andadjust
thechain tens ion as required. See CHAIN TE N-
SION section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low -Kickback replace-
ment chain specified in the repair parts list .

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. Disconnect pruner from pow er source.
2. Remove bar clamp nut.
3. Remove bar clamp.
4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches
thestop.
5. Slide guide bar behind sprock et until
guide bar stops against sprocket.
6. Remove the old chain.
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutter
Drivelink
Cutters DepthG auge
Drive Links
8. Place chain over sproc ket, fitting thedr ive
links in the sprocket.
9. Fit bottom of dr ive 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
inguide bar groove. Ensureall dr ive links
are in the bar groove.
12. Now,ins tall bar clamp making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar.
Adjusting Pin
Lower
Hole
Guide Bar
13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten
only. Do not tighten any further at this
point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST-
MENT section.