Remington BRANCH WIZARD RM0612P Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 9)

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

4Bk WARNING: Unplug Pole Saw from

power source before adjusting saw

chain tension.

_1_ WARNING: Cutting edges on chain

are sharp. Use protective gloves when

handling chain.

4Bk WARNING: Maintain proper chain

tension always. A loose chain will in-

crease the risk of kickback. A loose chain

may jump out of guide bar groove. This

may injure operator and damage chain.

AIoose chain will cause chain, guide bar,

and sprocket to wear rapidly.

Note: For pre-assemNed models, the saw chain

tension is properly set at factoU. A new chain will

stretch. Check new chain alter first few minutes of

operation. Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps

below to readjust saw chain tension.

1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nut

is only finger tight (see Figure 4).

Guide Bar Nut

Guide Bar

Incorrect Tension

Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment

After chain tension is correct, tighten guide

bar nut firmly. If not, guide bar will move and

loosen chain tension. This will increase the risk

of kickback. This can also damage Pole Saw.

Note: A new chain will stretch. Check new chain

after first few minutes of operation. Allow chain

to cool down. Readjust chain tension.

Guide Bar Nut

Figure 4 - Loosen Guide Bar Nut

Insel_ a #1 Phillips head screwdriver or smaller

into the hole in the middle of the guide bar (see

Figure 5). Using the screwdriver, push the guide

bar away fiom Pole Saw motor housing to ten-

sion the chain. Note: There should be no gap

between side links of chain and bottom of guide

bar (see Figure 6).

Guide Bar

#1 Phillips Screwdriver

Figure 5 - Chain Tension Adjustment

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