6
8. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around
the entir
e guide bar.
around the bolt.
9.
Bolt
Hub
10. Replace the drive cover.
11. Use the adjustment tool to rotate the chain ten-
sioning screw to increase tension (clockwise)
until the chain
is snug around the guide bar.
• The tension is correct when the chain snaps back
after being pulled 3mm (1/8") away from the
guide bar. No sag should be visible in the chain.
12. Tighten the guide bar nuts securely.
ASSEMBLY
• Do not over-tension the chain - excess tension
will cause excessive wear and will reduce the
life of the chain and could damage the bar.
• New chains could stretch and loosen during
initial use. Remove battery pack and check
hours of use.
WARNING
Before use, read manual and labels
CAUTION
Chain is sharp. Always wear protec-
chain.
Replacing/Adjusting the
of the power head. Important as-
sembly and use instructions are provided in the
power head manual. Connect the attachment to
the power head in accordance with the power
head manual.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories.
tive gloves when handling the
1. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove the drive cover by removing the guide
bar nuts using the adjustment tool.
Saw Chain and Bar
Use Low Kickback Saw Chains -
The rakers (depth
gauges) ahead of each cutter can minimise the force
of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from
digging in too deeply at the kickback zone. Only
use replacement chain that is equivalent to original
per ANSI B175.1.
As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life,
they lose some of the low kickback qualities and extra
caution should be used.
4. Loosen the chain by turning the chain tensioning
screw counterclockwise with the adjustment tool.
unloop the chain from the drive hub.
CAUTION!
Saw Chain is sharp.
6. Remove the chain from the guide bar groove.
CAUTION!
Saw Chain is sharp. Inspect guide bar
for cracks or wear; replace if damaged.
7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain around the
guide bar in the direction indicated on the tool
.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ....................................... M18 FOPH-CSA
Power Head .......................................... M18 FOPH
91cm (3') Extension Attachment
... M18 FOPH-EXA
RPM............................. High 0 - 4600 Low 0-3700
Chain Speed .............................................
8.6
m/s
Bar Length .........................................10" (254 mm)
Cutting Capacity ..................................9" (230 mm)
Min Branch Diameter ...........................6 mm (1/4")
Max Branch Diameter ........................ 230 mm (9")
Chain Oil Tank Capacity ............................... 140ml
Bar Groove Width ..........................0.043" (1.1 mm)
Replacement Chain ............................... 49162723
Chain Type ........................................Low Kickback
Chain Pitch
Chain Drive Teeth ................................................40
