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8. ASSEMBLY
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9. OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
– Position the guide bar
on to the bar locking
threads
. Locate the chain tension adjuster pin
into aperture on the guide bar.
– Slot all the drive links in to the guide bar groove.
Mesh the drive links at the tip of the bar correctly
round in to the nose sprocket teeth.
– Slide the guide bar away from the bar head to put
some tension on the saw chain.
– With the screwdriver, tighten the chain tension
adjuster screw clockwise. For initial tension before
refitting the clutch cover. Ensure the chain and guide
bar do not come apart while fitting the clutch cover.
Also ensure the drive links have not separated from
the sprockets.
Tighten the clutch cover nuts by hand ONLY at this
time, to allow further chain tensioning and
adjustment.
– Check the chain tension half way along the guide
bar by pulling the drive links out of the groove.
Continue tightening the chain tension until only a
complete drive link
is visible.
9.5 HOLDING THE CHAINSAW
- FIGS. 17 & 18
Do not be afraid to hold the chainsaw power head
close in to the body. In this position the weight of the
saw will be easy to bear and in the event of a kickback
will be more controllable. Firmly grip the rear handle
pulling it tight in to hip/thigh. With the left hand grip the
front handle with thumb on the underside. In this
position with the body turned slightly towards the saw,
should a kickback occur the left arm will be stronger to
brace against the force of the kickback, or if unable to
withstand, the saw chain should avoid the face/head.
Try to work at hip height, or bend the knees instead of
the back. This will be more comfortable and a safer
stance to adopt.
FIG.17
FIG.18
