Putting Into Operation; Only For Models With Fastening Nuts On The Sprocket Guard; Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Makita EA3200S Instruction Manual

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Only for models with fastening nuts
on the sprocket guard
CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, al-
ways 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.

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 fol‑
lowing steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in
direction of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (2).
Pull off the sprocket guard (3).
Turn chain tensioning screw (4) to the left (counter‑clockwise)
until the pin (5) of the chain tensioner is underneath the
threaded pin (6).
Put on the guide bar (7). Make sure that the pin (5) of the chain
tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar.
6 5 4
5 7
1
2
3
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