Kasei KZ-4000MT-PRO-2S, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Mounting the Bar and Chain
Removing the chain sprocket cover:
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Unscrew the cover and remove the cover(1).
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Turn the screw (2)counterclockwise until the tensioner slide butts
against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns.
Guide-bar and chain adjustments can only be made with the engine
stopped.
Fitting the chain:
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.
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Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
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Fit the guide bar over the screw hole(3) and engage peg of tensioner slide
in the hole (4) – place the chain over the sprocket (5) at the same time.
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Turn the tensioning screw (1) clockwise until there is very little chain
sag on the underside of the bar – and the drive link tangs are engaged in
the bar groove.
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Refit the cover and screw on the nut fingertight.N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Tensioning the Chain:
Retensioning during cutting work:
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Stopping the engine
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Loosen the nut.
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Hold the bar nose up.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw (1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
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While still holding the bar nose up,tighten down the nut firmly.
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Go to "Checking Chain Tension".A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has
been in use for some time.
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Check chain tension frequently –see chapter on "Operating Instructions".
Checking Chain Tension:
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Shut off the engine
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Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
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The chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand.