Check the Chain has a smooth rotation and correct tension with your hand (Always where safety gloves). If
necessary, adjust. The tensioner arm should be located into the lower hole (1) of the guide bar to allow full
adjustment.
Adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw. You should be able to pull the chain away from the
guide bar, 5-6mm or pull the chain along the guide bar by hand.
1.
Chain Tension Adjuster Screw
a.
Loosen
b.
Tighten
WARNING
It is important to maintain the proper chain tension. Rapid wear of the Chain/Guide Bar or the Chain coming
off easily can be caused by improper tension. A new chain must be tensioned more often than an older
chain, which has been used for some time.
SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING
ALWAYS wear the provided Shoulder Strap, when operating. Make sure the Shoulder Strap is hooked
securely to the Harness Hanger. Incorrect use can cause the machine to be unbalanced and may cause injury
to yourself of bystanders.
Wear the provided Shoulder Strap without twists, with the connecting hook (Fig 17) on your right side. Hook
the Shoulder Strap to your chosen locating holes on the Harness Hanger. Adjust the length of the Shoulder
Strap to enable the cutting blade to be parallel to the ground when you are in your normal working position
(Fig 18). This provides the most effective and comfortable operating position.
QUICK RELEASE
The Shoulder Strap is equipped with a Quick Release devise. To release the machine from the harness in an
emergency situation, please follow the below steps:
WARNING
Always check the correct operation of the Quick Release before operating the machine. Make sure you hold
the machine securely, prior to checking the Quick Release mechanism.
Fig 14
