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Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the saw chain too
much.
Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
and breakage of the adjusting dial.
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1.
Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
1
Fig.17
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1.
Lever
2.
Turn the lever counterclockwise a little to loosen
the sprocket cover lightly.
2
1
Fig.18
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1.
Lever
2.
Sprocket cover
3.
Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the chain ten
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sion. Turn the adjusting dial to the "-" direction to loosen, turn to
the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the saw chain until the lower
side of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail as illustrated.
2
3
1
Fig.19
►
1.
Adjusting dial
2.
Guide bar
3.
Saw chain
4.
Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the sprocket
cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not loose at the lower side.
5.
Return the lever to the original position.
Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower
side of the bar.
OPERATION
Lubrication
CAUTION:
Do not operate the chain saw when
the tank is empty. Replenish the oil in due time
before the tank is empty.
CAUTION:
Prevent the oil from coming into con-
tact with the skin and eyes. Contact with the eyes causes
irritation. In the event of eye contact, flush the affected eye
immediately with clear water, then consult a doctor at once.
CAUTION:
Never use waste oil. Waste oil contains
carcinogenic substances. The contaminants in waste
oil cause accelerated wear of the oil pump, the bar and
the chain. Waste oil is harmful to the environment.
NOTICE:
When the chain saw is used for the first
time, it may take up to two minutes for the saw chain
oil to begin its lubricating effect upon the saw mech
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anism. Run the saw without load until it does so.
NOTICE:
When filling the chain oil for the first time,
or refilling the tank after it has been completely emp
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tied, add oil up to the bottom edge of the filler neck.
The oil delivery may otherwise be impaired.
NOTICE:
Use the saw chain oil exclusively for Makita
chain saws or equivalent oil available in the market.
NOTICE:
Never use oil including dust and parti-
cles or volatile oil.
NOTICE:
When pruning trees, use botanical oil.
Mineral oil may harm trees.
NOTICE:
Before the cutting operation, make sure
that the provided oil tank cap is screwed in place.
