Assembling the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
WARNING: An electric power tool
that is plugged in can start accidentally.
Unplug the pole saw before preparing for
use or performing maintenance.
Wear gloves .
• Unplug the pole saw .
• Loosen the side cover release knob slightly,
but do not remove the side cover .
• Loosen the chain tensioning ring as far as it
will go .
• Loosen the side cover release knob and
remove the side cover .
• Place the guide bar on the bar pad by sliding
the bar slot over the alignment flange (Fig . 5),
with the mounting stud inserted through the
slot in the guide bar .
FIG. 5
ALIGNMENT FLANGE
MOUNTING STUD
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Preparing for Use
• Loop the new saw chain onto the drive
sprocket so that the cutting edges of the
teeth along the top of the bar face away from
the powerhead (Fig . 6) .
FIG. 6
• Feed the chain into the groove of the bar and
slide the bar away from the motor to remove
slack from the chain (Fig . 7) .
FIG. 7
BAR PAD
• Install the side cover, making sure the chain
catcher and side cover tab are seated in their
proper locations, then lightly tighten the side
cover release knob (Fig . 8) .
FIG. 8
Pole Saw Model PS750-091