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POWER PRUNER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine

running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide

bar and saw chain. This saw chain is 9(5<VKDUSZHDUKHDY\

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IMPORTANT

Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning the chain tension ad-

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To Adjust Saw Chain Tension

1. Move stop switch to STOP position.

2. Disconnect spark plug lead.

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Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4

turn.

5. Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut

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6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the chain ten-

sion if you feel tight spots.

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IMPORTANT

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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.

Echo Power Pruner PPT-265ES User Manual

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