Putting Into Operation; Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain; Tightening The Saw Chain - Makita UC 3000, UC 3500, UC 4000 Owner's And Safety Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Use the universal wrench delivered with the machine.
Put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following operations for mounting the bar and chain:
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- Unscrew retaining nut (A/2).
- Pull off the sprocket guard (A/1).
- Turn the chain adjusting screw (A/3) to the left (counter-
clockwise) until the pin (A/4) is at the left stop.
C
- Pull the chain around the sprocket (C/8) and into the
sprocket teeth (C/9).
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E
- When putting on the sprocket guard (E/1) make sure that
the sprocket guard lug (E/10) fits into the hole (see enlarged
illustration).
- Tighten mounting nut (E/2) lightly by hand.
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CAUTION: When working on the guide bar or saw chain
CAUTION: Switch on the electric chain saw only after
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B
- Lay the chain (B/5) on the guide bar (B/6).
- The cutting edges (B/7) of the chain on the top edge of the
guide bar must face in the direction shown by the arrow.
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D
- Position the guide bar. Take care that the pivot (A/4) of the
chain tightener is inserted into the bore (see circle) of the
guide bar.
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Tightening the saw chain

- Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain
tightener screw (A/3) to the right (clockwise) until the saw
chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar (see
circle).
- Continue to lift the guide bar end and firmly tighten the
fastening nut (E/2) by means of the universal wrench.
always wear protective gloves and pull out the
power supply plug.
having assembled it completely.
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