Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Makita DCS431 Owner's And Safety Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the
following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following steps for mounting the guide bar and chain:
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A
- Always release the chain brake before removing or
replacing the sprocket guard (B/4). To do so, pull the hand
guard (A/1) towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feel
it catch.
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C
- Turn the chain adjusting screw (C/6) to the left (counter-
clockwise) until the pin (C/7) is at the left stop.
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E
- Lift the chain (E/10) over the clutch drum and onto the
sprocket (E/11). Using your right hand, guide the chain
into the top guide groove on the guide bar (E/8).
NOTE: The cutting edges along the top of the chain must
point in the direction of the arrow!
CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or
CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem-
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NOTE: The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of
the arrow.
chain, always switch off the engine and pull
the plug cap off the spark plug (see "Replacing
the spark plug"). Always wear protective gloves!
bled it completely and inspected!
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B
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Unscrew retaining nuts (B/3).
Pull off the sprocket guard (B/4).
Remove the plastic transport cover (B/5) and dispose of
properly.
D
Position the guide bar (D/8). Make sure that the pin (D/9)
of the chain tightener is in the hole (circled) on the guide
bar.
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F
Lead the chain (F/10) around the sprocket nose (F/12) of
the guide bar.
STOP
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