Tightening The Saw Chain - Makita EA6100P Instruction Manual

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Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8).
CAUTION:
Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the
disc.
Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove (10)
on the guide bar.
CAUTION:
Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must
point in the direction of the arrow!
Pull the chain (9) around the sprocket nose (12) of the guide
bar in the direction of the arrow.
Lift the saw chain over the chain catch (11).
Replace the sprocket guard (3).
NOTE:
The saw chain must remain on the chain catch (11).
Tighten the nuts (2) only hand‑tight to begin with.

Tightening the saw chain

Turn the chain tensioning screw (4) to the right (clockwise) until
the saw chain catches in the groove on the lower side of the
guide bar (see circle).
Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting
screw (4) to the right (clockwise) until the chain rests against
the bottom side of the guide bar.
While still holding up the tip of the guide bar, tighten the retaining
nuts (2) with the universal wrench.