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4. Gently remove the guide bar and saw chain.
Knob
Saw chain
Tension dial
Loosen
Tighten
Guide bar
Side cover
Fig. 3
Attaching the Saw Chain
1. Set the guide bar on the attachment bolt.
2. Loop the saw chain over the sprocket while taking
care over the direction it is facing, and then set the
saw chain in the guide bar groove. (Fig. 4)
Guide bar
Saw chain
Bolt
Sprocket
Fig. 4
3. Set the clip on the side cover in the housing, put on
the side cover, rotate the tension dial, align the chain’s
tension pin with the hole on the guide bar and attach it
to the side cover. (Figs. 5 and 6)
Hook portion
Housing
Fig. 5
Pin
Tension dial
Hole
Fig. 6
CAUTION
If the knob is tightened before the tension dial is
rotated, the tension dial will be locked and it will
not rotate.
4. Gently press the top of the knob to insert it into the
screw hole, tighten it and then follow the instructions
in “Adjusting the chain tension”.
CAUTION
●
When looping the saw chain over the sprocket,
hold the special nut in place to prevent the
socket from rotating. (Fig. 7)
●
If the special nut is accidently loosened or
tightened, cease use immediately and request
repairs.
Using the chain saw as it is may prevent the
chain brake from operating normally and result
in dangerous situations.
Sprocket
Special nut
Fig. 7
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
WARNING
●
Make sure switch is turned o
ff
and the plug
disconnected from the socket.
●
Always wear gloves when handling the saw
chain.
●
The tightening tension for the special nut has
been adjusted to the optimal level. Do not loosen
it or tighten it under any circumstances.
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