Echo PPF-225 - Manual (Page 12)

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2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole
in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in
the housing. (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly
to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.)
3. Insert locator screw (B) into hole (C) and tighten to snug.
4. Tighten bolts (A), clamping the cutting attachment onto the hous-
ing.
saw chaIn tensIon adjustment
WARNING
Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach-
ment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
To Adjust Saw Chain Tension
1. Move stop switch to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug lead.
3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until finger tight.
4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise un-
til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown.
Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4
turn.
5. Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut
first.
6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the chain ten-
sion if you feel tight spots.
7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten guide bar nuts securely.
A
B
b
c
a