2. TENSIONING THE CHAIN
Sprocket
3 - 4mm gap is
the ideal tension
Note:
Only tighten the chain cover locking knob securely once the chain
tension has been adjusted (see:
Tensioning the Chain
.)
CAUTION:
THE CHAIN HAS SHARP EDGES. FOR YOUR
OWN SAFETY, PLEASE WEAR WORK GLOVES.
IMPORTANT:
IF THE CHAIN IS INSTALLED BACKWARDS
(CHAIN CUTTERS ARE FACING IN THE OPPOSITE
DIRECTION OF ROTATION) THE POLE PRUNER WILL
VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND NOT CUT.
Fitting Guide Bar & Chain
1. Loosen the chain cover lock and remove the side cover.
Sprocket
2. Place the chain in the groove of the guide bar as shown. Refer to the
image printed on the guide bar that indicates the direction that the chain
should face.
Sprocket
3. Place onto the mount, ensuring that the chain sits around the chain
sprocket.
Sprocket
4 Re-mount and finger-tighten the side cover with the chain cover lock.
1. Loosen the chain cover
lock. Do not remove the
side cover.
Sprocket
CAUTION:
IF YOU TRY TO ROTATE THE CHAIN TENSIONING
ADJUSTMENT DIAL WHILST THE CHAIN COVER LOCK IS
TIGHT, IT WILL RESULT IN THE CHAIN NOT LOOSENING
AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM.
2. Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensioning adjustment dial.
Turning the dial CLOCKWISE increases the chain tension, turning it
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE decreases the chain tension.
For the correct chain tension, firmly pull
up on the chain at the middle of the
top of the exposed guide bar. When the
chain is pulled up to its highest point,
the bottom tip of the links should only
just stay in the track [middle of the
guide bar]
CAUTION:
THE CHAIN HAS SHARP EDGES. FOR YOUR
OWN SAFETY, PLEASE WEAR WORK GLOVES.
3. After the chain has been
accurately tensioned, lock the
guide bar in place with the
chain cover locking knob.
Sprocket
Note:
Proper tension of the chain is extremely important and must be
checked before starting, as well as during any cutting operation.
Taking the time to make adjustments to the chain will result in
improved cutting performance and prolonged chain life.
