4. Operate the throttle trigger a few times to make sure that it
works correctly.
5. Adjust the cable adjuster sleeve so the stop on the carburetor
throttle cam just contacts the throttle stop and the cable
position keep 1-2mm play between cable lug and slotted
fittings when the throttle trigger is fully depressed.
1-2mm Play
6. When the throttle cable is adjusted correctly, tighten the
lock-nut.
7. Plug the stop switch wires into the matching connectors
from the engine. Note that wire polarity is not important.
8. Lap and fix the stop switch wires and connectors with
clamp.
Clamp
9. Reinstall the air filter cover and tighten the knob.
Saw chain lightly touches the guide bar
Guide bar and saw chain installation
1. Slot the saw chain in the groove of the guide bar,
ensuring that the cutter section of the saw chain is
facing the front.
CAUTION
Regulating screw
• In order to prevent cuts, be sure to wear
gloves when handling the guide bar and
Lift up leading edge of guide bar
saw chain.
• Maintain the tension of the saw chain
properly at all times.
• If not enough tension is applied to the
saw chain it can easily be dislodged
when the saw chain is in motion.
• If too much tension is applied to the
guide bar, saw chain and clutch may
wear prematurely as a result.
Stop Switch Wires
Tighten
Loosen
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2. Engage the saw chain into the sprocket.
3. Insert the groove of the guide bar into the pruner's
Guide bar
Groove of guide bar
Circular hole on guide bar
Sprocket
Nut
main unit and adjust the regulating screw to ensure
that the adjuster is inserted in the circular hole of the
guide bar.
4. Put the chain cover on and temporarily screw it in
place using a nut, to the extent that the guide bar can
be moved.
5. Lift up the leading edge of the guide bar and using a
screw driver turn the regulating screw clockwise to
tighten the saw chain until the saw chain slightly
touches the lower side of the guide bar.
6. Securely tighten the nut on the chain cover, using the
box spanner, provided as an accessory with the
product.
7. Verify that the saw chain on the central section of the
guide bar can be lifted by the fingers 3 to 4 mm off
the guide bar.
Cutter facing front
Saw chain
Adjuster
Regulating
screw
Chain cover
Nut