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HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
Accidental start-up can result in serious injury to personnel.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe injury or death to personnel.
The control handle on this saw can be set to one of three positions -- horizontal, 30 degrees, or 60 degrees. Choose the setting
that maximizes cutting efficiency and operator comfort, based on the particular cutting task.
1.
Remove chain from saw (see Chain Replacement in this work package).
2.
Remove the four cap screws from the mount plate (Figure 1).
3.
Set the handle to the new handle orientation.
Position #1: Horizontal
Position #2: 30 degrees
Position #3: 60 degrees
4.
Apply a small amount of thread locking and sealing compound to the threads in the mount plate and the threads of the cap
screws. Follow the manufacturer s instructions for applying and curing. Tighten the cap screws to 80-90 lb-in. (9-10 Nm)
(Figure 1).
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Figure 1. Handle Adjustment
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5.
Install chain on saw (see Chain Replacement in this work package).
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