Setup & Preparation; Chain Tension - Ozito ECS-2040U Original Instruction

ASSEMBLY
2. GUIDE BAR & CHAIN
WARNING! ENSURE THE CHAINSAW IS TURNED
OFF & DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING OPERATIONS.
Fitting a chain and bar
1. Fully unscrew the side cover
lock by turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction.
2. Remove the side
cover.
3. Fit the chain over the guide bar,
making sure that the cutters are
facing in the direction of rotation.
CAUTION! ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
THE CHAIN AS IT IS VERY SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU
WHEN IT IS NOT MOVING.
4. Place the guide bar and chain
in position, ensuring that the
chain is around sprocket wheel
(A). Also ensure that the chain
tension pin (B) fits into the
guide bar. If it does not fit, it
can be adjusted
slightly with the
chain tensioning
dial. The chain must
not slip off the bar
when you do this.
5. Pull the guide bar
forward until the
chain is closely seated. Make sure that all the drive
links are in the groove of the bar.
6. Attach the side cover and secure it with the side
cover lock.
Note: Do not fully tighten the side cover lock until after
adjusting the chain tension.
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SETUP & PREPARATION
3mm gap is
the ideal tension

3. CHAIN TENSION

WARNING! TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING, ENSURE THAT THE CHAINSAW IS
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Tensioning the chain
1. Unscrew the side cover
lock a few turns to ensure it is loose.
2. Adjust the chain tension with the
chain tensioning dial. Rotating the
dial downwards increases the tension
3mm gap is
and rotating the dial up decreases the
the ideal tension
chain tension.
The tension is correct when the chain
can be pulled 3mm away from the guide
bar when using your finger and thumb.
Do not over-tighten as this will reduce
the life of the chain and guide bar.
WARNING! ALL OF THE CHAIN LINKS MUST LIE
PROPERLY IN THE GROOVE OF THE GUIDE BAR.
3. Tighten the side cover lock.
IMPORTANT! THE CHAIN SHOULD BE ADJUSTED
BEFORE FIRST USE, AGAIN AFTER 2 – 3 MINUTES
OF OPERATION AND RECHECKED AND ADJUSTED IF
NECESSARY AFTER EACH 30 MINUTES OF USE. TAKE
CARE NOT TO OVER TENSION THE CHAIN.
3mm gap is
the ideal tension