2. TENSIONING THE CHAIN
Note:
The Lock Button will “CLICK” back to the left (original position) when
the pruner head is correctly secured in place.
3 - 4mm gap is
the ideal tension
Fitting Pruner Head
1. Align the pruner head and
the motor head so the
arrows on both coincide.
2. (a) Press the pruner head
against the motor head.
This will cause the lock
button to be pushed to the
right.
(b) Turn the pruner head
clockwise. The pruner head
will lock onto the motor
head and is then secured
in place.
Lock Button
a
b
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
