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3. Fit the saw chain (3) around the guide bar (4) and then over the drive sprocket.
Mark sure that the guide bar is correctly positioned over the fastening bolt (24) and
the saw chain ‘Cutter’ complies with the chain direction indicator (26) on the plastic
housing (Fig. E).
4. Attach the drive sprocket cover (17) to the housing so that the holes/pins and
fastening bolt (24)/thread hole (22) are aligned with each other properly (Fig. F).
Turn the clamping knob clockwise so that the guide bar can still move.
WARNING! Always check the saw chain tension before use, after the
lengthen considerably. This is normal during the break-in period and the
interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly.
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
correctly tightened chain provides the best cutting characteristics and
lubrication and correct tensioning!
1.
2. Lift up the tip of the guide bar (4) and keep it slight lifted as you adjust the tension.
slightly if necessary.
3. Turn the chain tension knob (18) until all chain sections are just touching the
bottom edge of the guide.
4. Check the chain tension using one hand, by pulling upwards on the chain against
the weight of the product. The correct chain tension is achieved when the saw
chain can be lifted by approx. 5 mm from the guide bar in the centre (Fig. G).
5.
or tight.
6. Pull the saw chain along the upper side of the guide bar by hand (WITH
PROTECTIVE GLOVE) from one end to the other several times. The chain should
feel tight but still move freely.
7.
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of chain oil, inserting/removing of battery packs, storage and transportation. Remove
the guide bar cover before operation.
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