Adjusting Saw Chain Tension - Makita DUC101SF Instruction Manual

8.
Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar.
9. Fit the other end of the saw chain around the
sprocket, then attach the guide bar to the tool body so
that the hole on the guide bar is aligned with the pin on
the body.
Fig.13
► 1. Sprocket
Press the guide bar against the tool body to release the
pin. The saw chain tension is automatically adjusted.
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Fig.14
► 1. Saw chain 2. Pin 3. Sprocket
10. Place the sprocket cover so that the bolt and pin
on the tool body meet their counterparts on the sprocket
cover.
Fig.15
► 1. Sprocket cover 2. Bolt 3. Pin
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secured then return it to the original position.
Fig.16
► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
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Make sure that the saw chain does not loose and the
saw chain can be moved smoothly back and forth. If
necessary, adjust the tension of the saw chain by refer-
ring to the section for adjusting saw chain tension.

Adjusting saw chain tension

jump off the bar and it may cause an injury or
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
If the saw chain is loose, adjust the saw chain tension.
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Fig.17
► 1. Lever
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Turn the lever clockwise until the sprocket cover is
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
Pull the lever up.
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