Greencut GS6800, Instruction Manual

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5. Adjust the position of the chain tensioner to fit into the groove of the chain bar.
6. Mount the chain brake cover on the unit. Only tighten the side nuts with your fingers, do not tighten them.
The sword should be able to move up and down with the fingers.
7. While holding the tip of the sword, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioning screw on the tensioner
until the holding straps touch the bottom of the sword rail. Some chain tension screws are located on the
front of the unit.
8. You can now tighten the side nuts firmly with the tip of the sword held in place.
9. With one gloved hand, check the chain for smooth rotation and proper tension. Grasp the chain along
the top center of the chain saw blade as shown in the picture below and lift to check the tension. When
released, the chain must quickly snap back into position.
10. If the chain is too loose or too tight, loosen the nuts before adjusting the chain tensioner. Failure to loosen
the nuts will damage the tensioner and void your warranty.
ATTENTION: A new chain will stretch when first used. Check the chain tension regularly with a
gloved hand. A loose chain can derail and wear away, as well as wear away the sword. If the chain
has to be tightened, always make sure the nuts are loosened before adjusting the chain tensioner.
ADJUST THE CHAIN USING THE CHAIN TENSIONER
ATTENTION
• Always wear safety gloves when touching the sharp side of the chain.
• Always disconnect the “spark plug wire” before touching the sharp end of the chain.
• You should check the tension of a new chain within 5 minutes of using it. For an old chain, check
the tension every 15 minutes of use.
• Always loosen the side nuts before adjusting the chain tensioner.
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(1) Direction of movement
(2) Loosen
(3) Tighten
(4) Tension nut