Putting Into Operation; Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Makita UC3030A Instruction Manual

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PUTTING INTO OPERATION

CAUTION: When working on the guide bar or saw chain
always wear protective gloves and pull out the
power supply plug.
CAUTION: Switch on the electric chain saw only after hav-
ing assembled it completely and inspected!

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following operations for mounting the bar and chain:
Release chain brake. To do this, pull the hand guard (1) in the
direction of the arrow.
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Flip up the sprocket guard quick tightener (2) (see also Fig.
G).
Push i n t he s procket g uard q uick t ightener fi rmly a gainst s pring
pressure, and slowly turn it counter-clockwise until you feel it
engage. Keep pushing in, and turn it as far as possible counter-
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clockwise.
Release the sprocket guard quick tightener (remove pressure)
and now turn it clockwise to its original position. Repeat this
procedure until the sprocket guard (3) is unscrewed.
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Pull the sprocket guard (3) u p s lightly, p ull o ut o f t he r ear fi ttings
(4) and remove.
Position the guide bar (7) and push it against the sprocket (6).
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Place the saw chain (9) on the sprocket (6). Using your right
hand, guide the saw chain into the upper guide groove (8) of
the guide bar.
The cutting edges of the saw chain on the top of the guide
bar must point in the direction of the arrow!
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