Removing The Saw Chain; Adjusting Saw Chain Tension - Makita UC014G Instruction Manual

12. Turn the lever clockwise until the sprocket cover is
secured then return it to the original position.
Fig.15
► 1 . Lever 2. Sprocket cover

Removing the saw chain

To remove the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand
guard.
2. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release
the saw chain tension.
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Fig.16
► 1 . Adjusting dial
3. Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
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Fig.17
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► 1 . Lever
4. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the sprocket
cover comes off.
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Fig.18
► 1 . Lever 2. Sprocket cover
5. Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw
chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.

Adjusting saw chain tension

CAUTION:
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION:
much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
and breakage of the adjusting dial.
CAUTION:
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
13 ENGLISH
Carry out the procedure of install-
Do not tighten the saw chain too
A chain which is too loose can
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