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ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE CUTTING
BLADES
(1) Clamp lever
(2) Trimming mechanism
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the bolt located on the top of the trimming
mechanism counterclockwise to loosen it.
3.
Adjust the angle of the blades to the desired
angle, and fix the bolt firmly back into place.
8.6 OPERATION (PS-EX ONLY)
8.6.1 CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
When using the Pole Saw attachment, after starting
the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if
chain oil splatters off in a forward direction as shown
in the figure.
The oil reservoir has the capacity to provide 40
minutes of cutting time (based on minimum flow
rate, or from a tank of fuel). Be sure to regularly refill
oil when refueling the saw and use Genuine Chain
Bar Oil.
8.6.2 ADJUSTING OIL FLOW RATE
WARNING
Do not fill the oil reservoir or adjust the
oiler when the engine is in operation or
running.
IMPORTANT
An increase in bar oil flow rate will speed up oil
consumption thus resulting in more frequent checks
on the oil reservoir. To ensure sufficient lubrication, it
may be necessary to check oil levels more regularly
in comparison to fuel tank refills.
The guide bar and chain are lubricated automatically
by a pump that operates when the chain rotates. The
pump is set at the factory to deliver a minimum flow
rate, but this can be adjusted. A temporary increase
in oil flow is often desirable when cutting dense
material such as hardwood or wood with a lot of
pitch.
8.6.3 ADJUST THE PUMP AS FOLLOWS:
1. Stop the engine and make sure the stop switch
is in the OFF position.
2. Place the unit on its side with the oil reservoir
up.
IMPORTANT
The oil flow adjusting screw must be pressed in
slightly in order to turn. Failure to do so could
damage the pump and screw.
3.
With a screwdriver, push-in on the oil flow rate
adjusting screw and turn-in on the desired
direction (there are three incremental settings):
(a) Clockwise-decrease lubrication
(b) Counter clockwise-increase lubrication
(c) Middle
