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5.1
Chain Scabbard
001BA244 KN
Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard
that matches the cutting attachment.
If guide bars of different lengths are mounted to
the saw, always use a chain scabbard of the cor‐
rect length which covers the complete guide bar.
The length of the matching guide bars is marked
on the side of the chain scabbard.
6
Mounting the Bar and
Chain
6.1
Disengaging the chain brake
201
1BA001 KN
► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle
until there is an audible click – the chain brake
is disengaged.
6.2
Removing the chain sprocket
cover
1
201
1BA002 KN
2
► Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the chain
sprocket cover (2)
6.3
Mounting the Guide Bar
201
1BA003 KN
1
2
► Turn the screw (1) to the left until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of the hous‐
ing slot
4
3
201
1BA004 KN
► Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage
the peg of the tensioner slide in the hole (4)
6.4
Fitting the saw chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the
sharp cutters!
201
1BA005 KN
1
► Fit chain around the sprocket (1) and over the
guide bar – the cutting edges on top of the bar
must point to the bar nose
English
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain
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