Installing The China
Never attempt to install, replace,
or adjust the chain with the
engine running.
The saw chain is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands when
handling.
For longest chain life, let new or
replacement chain loops soak in oil
overnight before installation.
1. Using the small end of the plug wrench,
remove the sprocket cover nut (turn
counterclockwise to remove) and remove
the sprocket cover. See Figure 16.
2. Place the guide bar over the guide bar
adjustment stud on the cutting head
assembly. Align the chain tensioning pin
with the hole in the guide bar. See Figure
17.
3. Install the chain loop over the drive
links within the guide bar groove , and
then align the chain over the drive
sprocket . Make sure
the cutter are properly
oriented as shown in
Figure 18. If chain
installation is difficult
or if the chain appears
too tight, refer to the
section “Adjusting the
China” on the next
page.
4. Install the sprocket cover over the bar
stud. Using finger-pressure only, install
the sprocket cover nut.
5. Refer to the next page for chain
adjusting procedures.
Failure to align the guide bar and chain
tensioning pin can cause serious
damage to the sprocket cover, guide
bar, chain tensioning pin and cutting
head assembly.
Never operate the pole pruner Without
the sprocket cover installed.
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