1. Do a check of play between drive link and guide bar.
If the play is more than ½ in./12 mm (A), the
diamond chain must be tightened.
A
2. Loosen the bar nuts with the combination wrench.
Then tighten the bar nuts by hand as tight as you
can.
3. Lift the front of the bar guide. Adjust the tension on
the diamond chain with the chain tensioning screw.
Tighten the diamond chain until it is tight against the
bottom of the guide bar. Make sure that you can pull
the diamond chain around freely by hand and that it
does not hang from the guide bar.
4. While you lift the front of the guide bar, use the
combination wrench to tighten the bar nuts. Make
sure that you can pull the diamond chain around
freely by hand and that it does not hang from the
guide bar.
To do a check of the guide bar
• Examine if there are burrs on the edges of the guide
bar. Remove the burrs using a file.
• Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear.
Replace the guide bar if it is necessary.
• Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn.
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