Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged.
Use only the Low-Kickback
replace-
ment chain specified
in the repair parts list.
TO REPLACE
CHAIN:
1.
Move ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position
and disconnect
spark plug.
2.
Remove
bar clamp nut.
3.
Remove
bar clamp.
4.
Turn
adjusting
screw
by hand counter-
clockwise
until adjusting
pin just touches
the stop.
5.
Slide
guide
bar behind
sprocket
until
guide bar stops against
sprocket.
6.
Remove
the old chain.
7.
Carefully
remove
new chain from pack-
age.
Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
Tip of
Bar
DIRECTION
OF ROTATION
Cutters
Depth Gauge
"
Drive Links
Lower
Hole
@
_Adjusting Pin
J
Guide Bar
13. Install
bar clamp nut and finger tighten
only. Do not tighten
any further
at this
point. Proceed
to the CHAIN
ADJUST-
MENT section.
CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT
See CHECK
CHAIN
TENSION
in MAINTE-
NANCE section.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
'_ WARNING:
Keep
others away when
making
idle speed
adjustments.
The chain
will be moving during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
After making
adjust-
ments, the chain must not move at idle speed.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory.
Adjustment
to the idle speed may be
necessary
if you notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine
will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
• The chain
moves
at idle.
Make adjustments
with the unit supported
so
the pruner is off the ground and the chain will
not make contact
with any object.
Hold the
unit by hand while running and making adjust-
ments. Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain and muffler.
Idle Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust idle speed until en-
gine runs without chain moving
(idle too fast)
or stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn
idle speed
screw
clockwise
to in-
crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease engine speed if chain moves at idle.
AI;_WARNING:
Recheck
the idle speed
after each adjustment,
The chain
must not
move at idle speed to avoid serious
injury to
the operator
or others.
le Speed Screw
8.
Place
chain
over
sprocket,
fitting
the
drive links in the sprocket.
9.
Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth
in the sprocket
in the nose of the guide
bar.
10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove.
Ensure all drive links
are in the bar groove.
12. Now, install bar clamp making
sure the
adjusting
pin is positioned
in the lower
hole in the guide bar.
Air Filter Cover
If you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact your
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
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