Installing and Adjusting the Bar and Chain
Installing The Chain
WARNING!
Never attempt to install, replace, or adjust the chain with the engine running.
WARNING!
The saw chain is very sharp. Wear gloves to protect your hands when handling.
NOTE:
For the longest chain life, let new or replacement chain loops soak in oil overnight before installation.
1.Using the small end of the plug wrench, remove the sprocket cover nut (A) (turn counterclockwise to remove) and remove the sprocket cover (B).
CAUTION!
Failure to align the guide bar and chain tensioning pin can cause serious dam- age to the sprocket cover, guide bar, chain tensioning pin and cutting head assembly.
2. Place the guide bar (C) over the guide bar adjustment stud (D) on the cutting head |
assembly. Align the chain tensioning pin (E) with the hole in the guide bar. |
3. Install the chain loop over the drive links within the guide bar groove, and then |
D
E
C
B
A
D
align the chain over the drive sprocket. Make sure the cutters are properly |
oriented as shown. If the chain installation is difficult or if the chain appears too |
tight, refer to the section “Adjusting the Chain. |
WARNING!
Never operate the pole pruner tool without the sprocket cover installed.
Top of Bar
BAR
TIP
4.Install the sprocket cover over the bar stud. Using
5.Refer to the next page for chain adjusting procedures.
Bottom of Bar
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