Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual (Page 15)

P231_15
Sprocket
Cover Nut
Sprocket
Cover
P231_17
P231_16
Installing and Adjusting the Bar and Chain
BAR
TIP
Top of Bar
Bottom of Bar
P231_18
Figure 14
Figure 15
Guide Bar
Adjustment
Stud
Guide Bar
Chain
Tensioning
Screw
Chain
Tensioning Pin
Guide Bar
Adjustment Stud
Chain
Tensioner Hole
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Installing The Chain
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 14.
WARNING!
Never operate the pole pruner
without the sprocket cover installed.
CAUTION!
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.
WARNING!
Never attempt to install, replace,
or adjust the chain with the engine
running.
NOTE:
For longest chain life, let new or
replacement chain loops soak in oil
overnight before installation.
WARNING!
The saw chain is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands when
handling.
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 15.
3. Install the chain loop over the drive
links within the guide bar groove,
and then align the chain over the
drive sprocket. Verify that the
cutters are properly oriented as
shown in Figure 16. If chain
installation is difficult or if the chain
appears too tight, refer to the
section “Adjusting the Chain” 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.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 16
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-
TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER
AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN
PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON
THE OUTCOME OF THE WAR-
RANTY CLAIM.
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WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance, repair, or cleaning work on
the unit, make sure the engine and
cutting attachment are completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or
maintenance work.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories, cutting
attachment, or replacement parts
may not operate properly with your
unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your
Shindaiwa warranty.
MAINTENANCE