POWER PRUNER
TM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
13
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting
attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
To Adjust Saw Chain Tension
1. Move stop switch to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug lead.
3. Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (A) until finger tight.
4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise
until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as
shown.
Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4
turn.
5. Tighten both gearcase cover nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear
nut first.
6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the chain
tension if you feel tight spots.
7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten clutch cover nuts
securely.
IMPORTANT
Tighten gearcase cover nuts to 8 - 9 N•m (71 - 80 in. lbs.) DO NOT
over-tighten nuts. Damage may result.
8. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
NOTE
All chains require frequent adjustment.
9. Connect spark plug lead.
A
B
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