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Installing the saw rail and sawing chain
►P.4, item2
– Release the chain brake(10) (move the hand guard back and engage it).
– Unscrew the fixing nut(12) and remove the chain wheel guard.
►P.4, item3
– Place the sawing chain onto the chain wheel. Pay attention to the chain’s correct direction
of rotation: the direction in which the arrow points on the chain must match the direc-
tion marked on the chain wheel.
►P.4, item4
– Attach the saw rail and push it towards the chain wheel.
– Insert the sawing chain into the guiding groove of the saw rail.
– Route the sawing chain around the saw rail.
Ensure the correct location inside the guiding groove.
– Attach the chain wheel cover.
The chain dowel spin must engage in the hole of the saw rail.
– Tighten the fixing nut(12) only slightly.
Tightening the chain
►P.4, item5
– Slightly lift the tip of the saw rail.
– Check if the sawing chain runs smoothly by turning it manually.
DANGER!
Risk of injury!
Before the first use, all parts must be checked to ensure that they fit tightly and function
correctly.
Improperly mounted parts can cause severe and even fatal injuries when using the
device! This device may only be commissioned if all parts are mounted completely and
tightly and no part is damaged!
The saw rail must be mounted correctly (►Installing the saw rail and sawing chain–
p.106).
The saw chain must be tensioned correctly (►Checking the tensioning of the saw
chain– p.121).
DANGER!
Risk of injury (cuts from sharp edges)!
The teeth of the saw chain are very sharp! Protective gloves must be worn for all work
on the chain.
DANGER!
Risk of injury!
An improperly mounted saw chain causes uncontrolled cutting behaviour of the device!
When assembling the chain, heed the prescribed running direction!
NOTICE!
Device damage!
Make sure that when you purchase it, the device contains neither the fuel-oil mixture
nor oil for the saw chain. Before commissioning the device, fill up the fuel-oil mixture
and saw chain oil (►Technical data– p.126).
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