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CHAIN MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
Chain tension
Check the chain tension frequently and adjust as often as necessary to keep the
chain snug on the bar, but loose enough to be pulled around by hand.
Breaking in a new saw chain
A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is
normal during the break-in period, and the interval between future adjustments will
begin to lengthen quickly.
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CAUTION
Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain.
This could cause damage to the sprocket.
Re-assembly of the chain bar and chain to the engine unit
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CAUTION
Do not start the engine until the saw is fully assembled.
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CAUTION
Wear protective gloves at all times when handling the chain.
Fit the chain bar
To ensure that the bar and the chain are supplied with oil,
USE ONLY THE ORIGINAL
BAR.
The oiling hole (Fig. 29/pos. G) must be kept clear of dirt and any build-up of resi-
due.
1.
Make sure the chain brake lever (Fig. 5/pos. 3) is pulled back into the
DISEN-
GAGED position.
2.
Turn the chain tensioning wheel (Fig. 30/pos. 12) in an
ANTI-CLOCKWISE DIREC-
TION until the projecting pin is at the end of its sliding path in the direction of
the clutch and gear wheel (Fig. 30).
3.
Fit the open end of the chain bar over the bar pins (Fig. 29/pos. H).
Maintenance and servicing
