PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Guide Bar and Diamond Chain Installation
5.14
STEP 3:
Mount the diamond chain on the guide bar start-
ing at the drive sprocket and continue over the guide bar nose.
5.15
STEP 4:
Install the side cover and ensure chain adjust-
ment pin engages hole in bar. Do not fully tighten side cover until
after chain is properly tensioned.
5.16
STEP 5:
Make sure all the drive links are inside the guide
bar groove then lift the bar nose and tension the chain by turning
the screw clockwise.
5.17
STEP 6:
Before cutting, check for proper tension by pull-
ing the chain around the bar by hand. If you cannot easily pull by
hand, the chain is too tight and needs to be loosened slightly.
5.18
STEP 7:
Before cutting, check for proper tension by pulling
the chain around the bar by hand. If you cannot easily pull by hand,
the chain is too tight and needs to be loosened slightly.
5.19
STEP 8
: Continue to lift up on the nose of the guide bar and
firmly tighten the side cover nut.
CAUTION
:
Be aware that the guide bar rails may develop
sharp edges over time so always pull the diamond chain
by the diamond segments.
5.12
STEP 1:
Loosen side cover nut an remove side cover.
5.13
STEP 2:
Place bar onto saw chassis and ensure the bar
sits over bar spacers on stud bolts.
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NOTE: To prevent chain tensioner breakage, be sure the side
cover nut is tightened to approximately 20-25 ft-lbs
5.20
STEP 9
: Attach to water source with pressure not less
than 20 psi.
