EarthWise LCS0620 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 20

INSTALLING/REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
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Replace the chain cover and secure with the lock knob, but
leave the bar free to move for tension adjustment.
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Ensure all slack from the chain until the chain seats snugly
against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.
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Tighten the knob clockwise.
WARNING: The chain is not yet tensioned. Tensioning the
chain as described under " TENSIONING CHAIN ". The chain
now needs to be inspected to make sure it is properly
tensioned.
TENSIONING THE SAW CHAIN
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Loosen the lock knob a bit to loosen the chain cover slightly.
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To tighten the chain, turn the tensioning screw clockwise
with the wrench provided. To loosen the tension, turn the
tensioning screw counter-clockwise.
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Tighten the chain cover by turning the lock knob clockwise.
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Re-adjust tension of the saw chain when necessary.
The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the
underside of the bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by
hand without binding.
NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Ensure that the
chain will rotate without binding.
NOTE: A new chain tends to stretch, check chain tension
frequently and tension as required.
INTENDED USE
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The mini pruning saw is intended for cutting only wood and
branches up to a diameter corresponding to the length of the
pruning saw guide bar.
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The mini pruning saw must be used at ground level or from a
suitable platform that is completely stable and secure.
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During using, the mini pruning saw should be held in both
hands, right hand on the Grip Area and left hand on the
Secondary Grip Area.
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The mini pruning saw is intended for outdoor use only.
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The mini pruning saw is not intended for any other use.
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Mounting of parts on the mini pruning saw is authorized only
for original or manufacturer-approved spare parts (chain
guides or saw chains for example) as well as for authorized
chain guide / saw chain combinations as indicated in the
manual.
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The user is responsible for any accident resulting from
improper use or unauthorized modification of the mini
pruning saw.
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