Toro Flex-Force Power System Bedienungsanleitung Seite 20

1. Place the pole saw on a level surface and
remove the battery pack; refer to
Battery Pack (page
2. Allow the saw chain to cool.
Important:
Do not tension a hot chain; it
may contract as it cools, resulting in an
overtightened chain.
3. Inspect the guide bar for bends or damage,
replace if necessary.
4. Turn the bar cover knob counterclockwise to
loosen the bar cover, but do not remove it
(Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. Bar cover knob
5. Adjust the chain tension using the chain
tensioning screw
the side cover to the pole saw by turning the
bar cover knob clockwise before checking the
tension (Figure 17).
•
To tighten the chain, turn the chain
tensioning screw clockwise.
•
To loosen the chain, turn the chain
tensioning screw counterclockwise.
Removing the
15).
(Figure 18), and then secure
1. Chain tensioning screw
Adjust the chain tension until the chain touches
the bottom edge of the guide bar, then pull the
chain away from the bottom edge of the guide
bar; a properly adjusted chain can only be pulled
3.2 to 6.4 mm (1/8 to 1/4 inch) away from the
guide bar, and snaps back on release.
Note:
While adjusting the chain tension, lift up
the tip of the guide bar with a gloved hand to
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ensure the guide bar does not sag and affect
chain tension.
6. Use a gloved hand to pull the chain around the
guide bar. A properly tensioned chain should
move smoothly and remain in contact with the
bottom edge of the guide bar.
7. If the chain is not properly tensioned, repeat
steps 4 through 7.
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Figure 18
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