Tightening The Saw Chain - Makita EA3501F Instruction Manual

Pull the chain (8) around the sprocket nose (10) of the guide
bar in the direction of the arrow.
Line up the holes in the sprocket guard (4) with the pins (11).
Turn the chain tensioning screw (B/3) to get the chain
tensioning pin (12) aligned with the hole in the guide bar.
Push the sprocket guard (4) onto the pin (11).

Tightening the saw chain

Simultaneously push in hard on the sprocket guard quick
tensioner (2) and turn it clockwise to screw the sprocket
guard on, but do not yet tighten it.
Raise the tip of the guide bar slightly and turn the chain
tensioner (3) clockwise until the saw chain is flush against the
bottom of the guide bar (see circle).
Push the sprocket guard quick tensioner (2) in again and
tighten by turning clockwise.
Release the sprocket guard chain tensioner until it turns
freely, then fold it in between protective ribs (15) as shown in
the illustration.
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