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

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.

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

Use only recommended user replaceable service parts as listed below:

REPLACEMENT PART

PART NUMBER

Bar

530044908

Chain

952051549

Hex Nut

530015917

Oil Cap

530053072

Bar Adjusting Screw/Pin Kit

530069611

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SAllow attachment to cool before storing or

transporting.

SStore attachment with all guards in place. Position attachment so that any sharp ob-

ject cannot accidentally cause injury.

SStore the attachment in a dry, well venti- lated area out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea- son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a period of time:

SClean the entire attachment.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar.

SOil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.

SCheck entire attachment for loose screws or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts.

SAt the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

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115261226, 952711672, PP5500P specifications

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