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5
7
6
5
4
1
2
3
Put on the guide bar (
7
). Make sure that the pin (
5
) of the
chain tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar.
Mounting the guide bar and saw chain
Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the
following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (
1
) in
direction of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (
2
).
Pull off the sprocket guard (
3
).
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Only for models with fastening
nuts on the sprocket guard
(EA3500S)
CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always
switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the
spark plug
(see “Replacing the spark plug”).
Always wear
protective gloves!
CAUTION:
Start the chain saw only after having assembled it
completely and inspected.
Turn chain tensioning screw (
4
) to the left (counter-clockwise)
until the pin (
5
) of the chain tensioner is underneath the
threaded pin (
6
).