Greenlee / A Textron Company
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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HPS513 • HCS816 • HCS820 Chain Saws
Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or
clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
Accidental start-up can result in serious injury.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
The control handle on this saw can be set to one of
three positions — horizontal, 30°, or 60°. Choose the
setting that maximizes cutting efficiency and operator
comfort, based on the particular cutting task.
1. Remove the two knobs and cover.
2. Remove the two flange nuts, bar, and chain.
Figure 12
Step 1.
Remove knobs and cover.
Step 2.
Remove flange
nuts, bar and chain.
3. Remove the four 1/4–20 x .625 cap screws from the
mount plate.
Figure 13
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4. Set the handle to the new handle orientation.
• Position #1: Horizontal
• Position #2: 30°
• Position #3: 60°
5. Apply a small amount of thread locking and sealing
compound, such as Loctite
®
242
®
Threadlocker
or equivalent, to the threads in the mount plate
and the threads of the cap screws. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for applying and curing.
Tighten the cap screws to 9 to 10 newton-meters
(80 to 90 in-lb).
6. Install the bar and chain onto the mount plate and
secure loosely with two flange nuts. Ensure that the
adjustment dog is located in the lowest hole in the
bar.
Figure 14 – Bar Installation
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Ensure
adjustment
dog is here.
Figure 15 – Direction of Chain Travel
Cutting Edge
Top View
Side View
7. Adjust the tension — refer to “Adjusting Chain
Tension” under “Saw Chain and Bar Maintenance.”
8. Install the cover over the standoffs and secure the
cover with two cover knobs.
Handle Adjustment
