Shindaiwa 326T Owner's/Operator's Manual page 11

O
P
J
H
Kick Guard to bar instructions, continued
7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for correct position
around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in place around drum,
remove clutch cover, make sure brake is released, and reinstall.
DANGER
Never operate saw if chain brake does not function properly, oth-
erwise saw damage and serious personal injury could result. See
"Testing the Brake" instructions.
8. Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in "Adjustment, Chain
Tension"
ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION
IMPORTANT
Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain tension adjuster, oth-
erwise clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged.
Remove air filter cover and spark plug lead.
1.
2. Loosen two guide bar nuts (H).
3. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (J) clockwise
until the chain touches the bottom of the bar.
4. Tighten both guide bar nuts with bar nose held up.
5. Pull the saw chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce chain
tension, if you feel tight spots.
IMPORTANT!
Tighten guide bar nuts to 90 – 110 kgf/cm (80 – 95 in. lbs.) DO
NOT over-tighten nuts. Damage to saw may result.
6. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
NOTE
All chains require frequent adjustments.
Replace spark plug lead and air filter cover.
7.
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