Tanaka TBC-255SFK Owner's Manual - Page 14

5. UNIT ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Polesaw Attachment Pole Saw Operation Installation of bar and chain. Install the chain guide bar(1) onto the bolt (2) then push it toward the sprocket (3) as far as it will go. Make sure the boss of the chain tension adjuster (4) fits into the hole of the bar(5). NOTE! Slightly move the bar back and forth and make sure the chain tension boss (4) fits into the hole (5) in the bar properly. Confirm the direction of saw chain (1) is correct as indicated, and align the chain on the sprocket. Guide the chain drive links into the bar groove all the way around the bar. EN Install the side case (2) onto the guide bar clamp bolt. Thread nut onto clamp bolt but only tighten by hand. Raise the bar end, and tighten the chain (1) by turning the tension adjustment bolt (2) clockwise. To check proper tension, lightly lift up the center of the chain and there should be about 0.5 - 1.0 mm clearance between bar and edge of drive link (3). CAUTION! PROPER TENSION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! Raise the bar end and securely tighten the chain bar clamp nut with the supplied box wrench. A new chain will stretch so adjust the chain after a few cuts and watch chain tension carefully for the first half hour of cutting. CAUTION! Always wear gloves when touching the chain. TBC-255SFK 14 Owner's Manual