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Note: A new saw chain has a running-in period during
which you must do a check of the tension more
frequently.
1. Loosen the bar nut(s) that hold the drive sprocket
cover and chain brake. Use a wrench.
2. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning screw. Use a wrench.
3. Tighten the saw chain as much as possible. It must
be tight against the guide bar.
4. Tighten the bar nut(s) using the wrench and lift the
front of the guide bar at the same time.
5. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely
by hand and that it does not hang from the bottom of
the guide bar.
6. Do a check of the chain tension frequently until the
saw chain is run-in.
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7. Do a check of the chain tension regularly to keep
good cutting performance and a long life.
Note: The position of the chain tensioning screw is not
the same on all models. See
2 to find out where it is on your product.
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication
Do a check of the saw chain lubrication each third
battery charge.
1. Start the product and let it run at 3/4 power. Hold the
bar approximately 20 cm (8 inches) above a light
coloured surface.
2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a
clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute.
3. If the saw chain lubrication is not correct, do the
following checks.
a) Do a check of the oil channel in the guide bar to
make sure that it is not blocked. Clean if
necessary.
b) Do a check of the groove in the edge of the guide
bar to make sure that it is clean. Clean if
necessary.
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