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Adjusting saw chain tension
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The saw chain may become loose after many hours of use.
From time to time check the saw chain tension before use.
Move the lever in the upright position.
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Press in the lever. With the lever depressed, make a
quarter turn on it counterclockwise to loosen the nut
lightly. (Pressing in the lever leads to the fitting of lever
into the nut.)
2 - 4 mm
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Turn the adjusting dial to adjust saw chain tension.
Grasp the saw chain in the middle of the guide bar and
lift up. The gap between the guide bar and the tie strap
of the saw chain should be approx. 2 - 4 mm. If the gap
is not approx. 2 - 4 mm, slightly turn the adjusting dial
which secures the guide bar. At this time, adjust with the
tip of guide bar slightly pointing up.
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With the lever depressed, turn it fully clockwise to
tighten the nut firmly.
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Return the lever to its original position.
CAUTION:
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Excessively high tension of saw chain may cause
breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
and breakage of the adjusting dial.
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Installing or removing saw chain should be carried
out in a clean place free from sawdust and the like.
Battery adapter (Accessory)
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1. Battery cartridge
2. Button
3. Adapter
4. Hook
5. Tool
1. Press in
2. Tighten
1. Low
2. High
3. Adjusting dial
4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain
1. Press in
2. Loosen
1. Lever
1. Press in
2. Tighten
3. Loosen
