sunjoe SWJ800E-RM Operator's Manual page 8

4. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten
any kinks. THE SHARP SIDE OF THE TEETH MUST
FACE AWAY FROM YOU IN THE DIRECTION OF THE
CHAIN ROTATION INDICATED ON THE GUIDE BAR
the loop over (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
Sharp cutting edge
Chain drive link
5. Starting at the tip, mount the chain drive links into the
bar groove, leaving a loop at the back of the bar. The
chain will loosely fit until it is placed on the sprocket
(Figs. 3 – 4).
NOTE: Make certain of the direction of the chain
backwards, the saw will vibrate abnormally and will not
cut.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Loop
. If the teeth face backwards, turn
Chain rotation
.If the chain is mounted
6. Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar.
Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop
around the sprocket (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Chain over sprocket
7. Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the
bar slot mounts onto the slot flange in the head and hold
firmly in place (Fig. 5).
NOTE: When placing the bar on the flange, ensure that
the tensioner pin is in the chain tensioner pin hole in the
bar. Adjust the chain tension as needed by adjusting the
chain tensioner screw with the blade screwdriver so it
lines up with the pin hole in the bar (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
7
Bar slot over
slot flange
R
R
Chain tensioner
pin in hole