Echo Power Pruner PPT-265ES Operator's Manual page 63

saw ChaIn TensIon adjusTmenT
WARNING
Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine
running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide
bar and saw chain. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy
gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protec-
tion meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1
IMPORTANT
Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning the chain tension ad-
juster, otherwise the sprocket cover and tensioner will be damaged.
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.
IMPORTANT
Tighten guide bar nuts to 8 - 9 N•m (71 - 80 in. lbs.) DO NOT
over-tighten nuts. Damage may result.
8. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
NOTE
All chains require frequent adjustment.
9. Connect spark plug lead.
Bar P/N
10" regular bar P/N
10A0CD3739
12" regular bar P/N
12A0CD3744
IMPORTANT
Check bar Part Number on your Power Pruner. Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain
combinations shown in table above.
Power Pruner B&C Combinations
Chain P/N Chain Type
91VXL39CQ
91VXL44CQ
P
ower
o
PeraTor
B
Links
91 39
91 44
P
TM
runer
27
' M
s anual
a
Pitch Gauge
3/8" 0.050
3/8" 0.050