Putting Into Operation; Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Makita DCS410 Instruction Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the
following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following
steps for mounting the guide bar and chain:
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A
‑ Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (A/1)
towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feel it catch.
C
‑ Turn the chain adjusting screw (C/6) to the left (counter‑
clockwise) until the pin (C/7) is at the left stop.
E
11
‑ Lift the chain (E/10) over the clutch drum and onto the
sprocket (E/11). Using your right hand, guide the chain into
the top guide groove on the guide bar (E/8). Note that the
cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the
direction of the arrow!
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CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar or
chain, always switch off the engine and pull the
plug cap off the spark plug (see "Replacing the
spark plug"). Always wear protective gloves!
CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assembled
it completely and inspected.
B
‑ Unscrew retaining nut (B/3).
‑ Pull off the sprocket guard (B/4).
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D
‑ Position the guide bar (D/8). Make sure that the pin (D/9)
of the chain tightener is in the hole (circled) on the guide
bar.
F
‑ Lead the chain (F/10) around the sprocket nose (F/12) of
the guide bar.
NOTE: The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of the
arrow. The clutch drum (E/11) should turn with the chain (the
sprocket engages the chain).
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