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4. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten
any kinks. THE SHARP SIDE OF THE TEETH MUST
FACE AWAY FROM YOU IN THE DIRECTION OF THE
CHAIN ROTATION INDICATED ON THE GUIDE BAR
. If the teeth face backwards,
turn the loop over (Fig. 4).
5.
Starting at the tip, mount the chain drive links into the
bar groove, leaving a loop at the back of the bar. The
chain will loosely fit until it is placed on the sprocket
(Figs. 4 & 5).
NOTE: Make certain of the direction of the chain
.If the chain is mounted
backwards, the saw will vibrate abnormally and will not
cut.
6. Mount the guide bar by inserting the stud bolt into the
hole on the tension adjuster; turn the tension adjuster
counterclockwise to move the bar back so the chain loop
can be wound around the sprocket (Fig. 6).
7.
Turn the tension adjuster clockwise to push the guide bar
forward to achieve an initial tensioning of the chain
(Fig. 7).
8. Fit the chain/sprocket end cover back on by screwing on
the end cover knob without tightening it. Turn the chain
tension knob clockwise until you find the right chain
tension (Fig. 8).
Fig. 3
Chain rotation
Sharp cutting edge
Chain drive link
R
Fig. 4
R
Fig. 5
Loop
Fig. 6
Guide bar
Tension adjuster
Sprocket
Stud bolt
Fig. 7
Guide bar
Chain
Sprocket
