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695GC / 695F4 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Guide Bar and Diamond Chain Installation
CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
All chains have a tendency to stretch
when used. Diamond chains stretch more
than wood cutting chains because of the
CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
abrasive materials they are cutting.
All chains have a tendency to stretch when
If the chain is too tight, a lot of the saw's
used. Diamond chains stretch more than
power goes into turning the chain rather
wood cutting chains because of the abra-
than into the cut. In extreme over-tightened
sive materials they are cutting.
cases, the saw may not be able to turn the
If the chain is too tight, much of the saw's
chain at all. In addition, damage can occur
power goes to turning the chain rather
to the bar nose and premature stretch may
than into the cut. In extreme over-tightened
occur.
cases, the saw may not be able to turn the
chain at all. In addition, damage can occur.
CHAIN TOO TIGHT
CHAIN TOO LOOSE
If the chain is too loose, it could come off
CHAIN TOO LOOSE
the bar, or it will allow the drive sprocket to
If the chain is too loose, it could come off
spin without turning the chain which can
the bar, or it will allow the drive sprocket to
damage drive links.
spin without turning the chain, which can
When a chain stretches to a point where
chew up drive links.
the drive links are hanging approximately
When a chain stretches to a point where
1/2 in (12mm) to 3/4 in (18mm) below the
the drive links are hanging approximately
bar, it is time to replace the chain even if
1/2 in (12 mm) to 3/4 in (18 mm) below the
there seems to be usable segment left. The
bar, it is time to tension the chain.
chain typically determines life rather than
the segments wear.
Set-up
CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
CHAIN TOO LOOSE
Air Powered Chain Saw
STEP 7
Continue to lift up on the nose of the
guidebar and firmly tighten the side cover
nut.
NOTE: To prevent chain tensioner
breakage, be sure the side cover nut is
tightened to approximately 20-25 ft-lbs
STEP 8
SYMBOLS & LABELS
Attach to water source with pressure not
less than 20 psi.
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS AR
ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF POT
WARNING
Never attempt to shorten chain by
removing links. This is not an option for
extending tool life.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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