Assembly Instructions - terrasaw TS-400 Operator Owner's Manual

Be aware that the digging blade may kick back if upper quadrant of the digging tip
Be aware that the digging blade may kick back if upper quadrant of the digging tip
contacts solid ground or any obstruction, in a similar manner to a chainsaw timber
contacts solid ground or any obstruction, in a similar manner to a chainsaw timber
blade.
blade.
When tuning or testing your powerhead at high revs with a Terrasaw fitted, be sure to
When tuning or testing the Terrasaw, be sure to point the blade away in a safe
point the blade in a safe direction as chain will instantly rotate at high speed and may
direction as chain will instantly rotate at high speed and may throw off mud, stones
throw off mud, stones etc. Always keep bystanders and small animals at a safe
etc. Always keep bystanders and small animals at a safe distance.
distance.
Ensure that you have no loose clothing etc. that may become entangled in the
Ensure that you have no loose clothing etc. that may become entangled in the digging
chain. Be aware that guards may become heated by exhaust during use.
digging chain. Be aware that guards may become heated by exhaust during use.
When transporting or storing the Terrasaw use the protective chain scabbard
When transporting or storing the Terrasaw use the protective chain scabbard
supplied.
supplied.
[Note that when correctly assembled, the digging
[ Note that when correctly assembled, the digging bar is
centrally located and approximately in line with rear
bar is centrally located and approximately in line with
handle of power head (Fig. 1), giving the best possible
rear handle of power head (Fig. 1), giving the best
balance and control. Do not attempt to fit the Terrasaw in
possible balance and control.
reverse - offset to right of power head - position. ]
1. Remove the powerhead chain side cover nuts
and remove the side cover.
1. Remove the standard/timber chain bar and spike
kit from the chainsaw power head. Refer to the
2. Wind the slack adjuster to give maximum
chainsaw user manual for correct procedure.
slack.
3. Unscrew the drive chain guard-securing bolt
2. Inspect the power head drive sprocket and
(Fig 2). Slide chain guard out of channel on
ensure that it is a 3/8 pitch 7 tooth rim sprocket
main block, by pushing firmly with the heel of
assembly and is in good or new condition. If in
any doubt, consult your local chainsaw
your hand.
dealership.
Terrasaw drive chain supplied is 3/8
pitch, and must not be run on other
than a 3/8 pitch sprocket.
3. Wind the slack adjuster to give
maximum slack.
4. Unscrew the drive chain guard-
securing bolt (Fig 2). Slide chain

Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions
Note: The special
Fig. 1
DRIVE CHAIN GUARD
SECURING BOLT
Fig. 2
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