MGS1815-Li
by MacAllister
Before you start
Getting
started...
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Setup
WARNING!
Remove the battery pack (26) before adjusting saw chain
tension!
The cutting edges of the saw chain (4) are sharp! Always wear
protective gloves when handling chain!
Always maintain proper chain tension! A loose chain increases the risk
of kickback! A loose chain may jump out of the guide bar groove! This
may injure the operator and damage the chain! A loose chain will cause
rapid wear to the chain, guide bar and sprocket!
Tensioning the chain too tightly will overload the motor and cause
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correctly tightened chain provides the best cutting characteristics and
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lubrication and correct tensioning!
1.
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forwards.
2. Check the chain tension using one hand to lift the saw chain (4) against the
weight of the product. The correct chain tension is achieved when the saw
chain can be lifted by approximately 1-2 mm from the guide bar (5) in the
centre (Fig. 5, 6).
Chain ‘tie straps’
4
5
Fig. 5
2-4 mm
4
5
Fig. 6
3.
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4. Slightly loosen the locking wheel (16), then screw the tension screw (3) in or
out to adjust the tension pin (20) / guide bar (5) towards the left or right until
the chain ‘tie straps’ are just touching the bottom edge of the guide bar (5),
hold it in the position.
5. Pull the saw chain (4) along the top of the guide bar (5) by gloved hand from
one end to the other, several times. The saw chain (4) should feel tight but
still move freely.
6. After the adjustment, re-tighten the locking wheel (16).
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