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► Fit the guide bar and chain on the saw and check the
following points:
– Chain drive links are seated in teeth of chain sprocket
(7).
– Collar studs (5) are located in slot in tail of guide bar (6).
– Peg of tensioner slide (4) engages hole (8) in guide bar
(6).
The guide bar (6) may be either way round. The logo on the
guide bar (6) may also be upside down.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Turn the tensioning screw (3) clockwise until the chain fits
snugly against the bar. Make sure the drive link tangs
engage the bar groove.
The guide bar (6) and chain are seated against the saw.
► Fit the sprocket cover (2) so that it is flush with the saw.
► Fit and tighten down the nuts (1) firmly.
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6.1.2
Removing the Bar and Chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
► Rotate the nuts counterclockwise until the chain sprocket
cover can be removed.
► Remove the sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise as far as
stop.
The chain is now slack.
► Remove the bar and chain.
6.2
Tensioning the Saw Chain
The saw chain expands or contracts during cutting work.
Chain tension changes as a result. Check chain tension
regularly during operation and readjust if necessary.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
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► Loosen the nuts (1).
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the bar nose up and turn the tensioning screw (2)
clockwise until the following points apply:
– Chain sag 'a' in the center of the bar is 1 - 2 mm.
– The chain can still be pulled easily along the bar with
two fingers.
► Keep holding the bar nose up and tighten down the nuts
(1) firmly.
► If chain sag 'a' in the center of the bar is not 1 - 2 mm:
Readjust chain tension.
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