Tightening The Saw Chain - Makita DCS232T Instruction Manual

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Position the guide bar (7).
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Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (10). Using your right hand, guide the chain into the top guide
groove (11) on the guide bar.
Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the direction of the
arrow!
Pull the chain (9) around the nose (12) of the guide bar in the direction of the arrow.
Pull the guide bar by hand fully toward its nose. Make sure that the chain blade fits the grooves of
the guide bar.
First, push the sprocket cover (3) into its fixture (4). Make sure that the pin (8) of the chain tight-
ener is in the hole on the guide bar. Then push it over the retaining bolt while lifting the saw chain
(9) over the chain catch (13).
Manually tighten the retaining nut (2).
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Tightening the saw chain

Turn the chain adjusting screw (5) to the right (clockwise) until the chain engages the guide
groove of the bottom side of the bar (see circle).
Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting screw (5) to the right (clockwise)
until the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar.
While still holding up the tip of the guide bar, tighten the retaining nuts (2) with the universal
wrench.
Checking the chain tension
The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar and
can still be easily turned by hand.
While doing so the chain brake must be released.
Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use!
When checking the chain tension the engine must be switched off.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use 2 – 3 chains alternatively.
In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar should be turned over whenever
replacing the chain.
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