Makita DES 350, Instruction Manual

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- Lead the chain (F/8) around the sprocket nose (F/10) of the
guide bar.
NOTE: The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of the
arrow. The clutch drum (E/9) should turn with the chain (the
sprocket engages the chain).
- Put the saw chain (E/8) onto the sprocket behind the clutch
cylinder (E/9) and insert the saw chain into the guide groove
of the guide bar. The cutting edges of the top side of the bar
must be oriented in the direction of the arrow.
- Position the guide bar. Take care that the pivot (C/7) of the
chain tightener is inserted into the bore (see circle) of the
guide bar. - Turn the chain adjusting screw (C/6) to the left (counter-
clockwise) until the pin (C/7) is at the left stop.
- Remove adhesive label (A/4).
- Unscrew retaining nut (B/4).
- Pull off the sprocket guard (B/1).
CAUTION: When working on the guide bar or saw chain
always wear protective gloves and pull out
the power supply plug.
CAUTION: Switch on the electric chain saw only after
having assembled it completely and inspected!
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- If the hand guard (A/2) can be easily pulled about 2 cm
(1") in the direction shown by the arrow, the chain brake
has already been released. If this is not the case, pull the
hand guard (A/2) firmly in the direction of the arrow until
you feel it catch.
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Use the universal wrench delivered with the machine.
Put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following operations for mounting the bar and chain:
Always release the chain brake before removing or replac-
ing the sprocket guard (A/1).
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