SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before performing service or making adjustments.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommended 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 re- check your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TEN- 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 power source.

2.Remove bar clamp nut.

3.Remove bar clamp.

4.Turn adjusting screw by hand counter- clockwise 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 pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.

Cutter

Tip of

Bar

Drivelink

Cutters

Depth Gauge

 

 

Drive Links

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

Adjusting Pin

Guide Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

13.Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any further at this point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST- MENT section.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE- NANCE section.

REPLACEMENT PART

PART NUMBER

Assist Handle

530057546

Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20

530015786

Wing Nut

530016152

Bar

530044908

Chain

952051549

Hex Nut

530015917

Oil Cap

530053072

Bar Adjusting Screw/Pin Kit

530069110

Handlebar Accessory Kit

530071864

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