CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing
Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• ON/OFF
switch
- Ensure ON/OFF
switch
functions
properly
by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel tank - Discontinue
use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Oil tank - Discontinue
use of unit if oil tank
shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debrisshield-
Discontinueuseofunitifde-
bris shield is damaged.
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
LA-
BELS
• After each use. inspect complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK
CHAIN
TENSION
WARNING:
Wear protective
gloves
when handling
chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Make
chain adjustments
with lower end supported.
Chain
tension
is very
important.
Chains
stretch during use. This is especially
true dur-
ing the first few times you use your pruner. Al-
ways check chain tension
each time you use
and refuel your unit.
1.
Use the screwdriver
end of the chah_ ad-
justment
tool (bar tool)
to move
chain
around
guide bar to ensure kinks
do not
exist. The chain should rotate freely.
Chain Adjustment
Tool
Guide
Bar
2.
Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight
against
the bar clamp.
Adjusting
Screw
Bar clamp nut
3.
Turn
adjusting
screw
clockwise
until
chain solidly contacts
bottom of guide bar
rail Then. turn adjusting
screw
an addi-
tional t/4 turn.
Adjusting
Screw
- 1/4 Turn
4.
Using bar tooI. roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
5.
Lift up tip of guide bar to check
for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-
ing screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Repeat until
sag does not exist.
6.
While lifting tip of guide bar. tighten bar
clamp nut securely
with the bar tool.
7.
Use the screwdriver
end of the bar tool to
move chain around
guide bar.
8.
If chain
does not rotate,
it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen
chain by turning
the adjusting
screw
1/4
turn
counterclockwise.
Retighten
bar
clamp nut.
9.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar and needs to be tightened
fol-
lowing above procedure.
'4;_,WARNING:
DO NOT
operate
the
pruner if the chain is loose. If the pruner is oper-
ated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
CHECK
CHAIN
SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain
makes
a sawdust
powder
and cuts slowly.
See CHAIN
SHARPENING
in the SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
section.
CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases
engine
perform-
ance
and increases
fuel
consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always
clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1.
Clean the cover and the area around
it to
keep dirt from falling
into the carburetor
chamber
when the cover is removed.
2.
Remove
parts by pressing
button to re-
_ease air filter cover.
NOTE:
To avoid creating
a fire hazard
or
producing
harmful evaporative
emissions,
do
not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable
solvent.
3.
Wash the filter in soap and water.
4.
Allow filter to dry.
5.
Replace
parts.
Button
_-_
Air Filter
_4_
Air Filter
"_ __-'_
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Cover
BAR
MAINTENANCE
If your
pruner
cuts to one side,
has to be
forced through the cut, or been run with an im-
proper amount
of bar lubrication
it may be
necessary
to service your bar. A worn bar will
damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.
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