Adjusting The Chain Tension - Hitachi Koki CS 40Y Mode D'emploi

English
4. Gently remove the guide bar and saw chain.
Loosen
Side cover
Tension dial
Attaching the Saw Chain
1. Set the guide bar on the attachment bolt.
2. Loop the saw chain over the sprocket while taking
care over the direction it is facing, and then set the
saw chain in the guide bar groove. (Fig. 4)
Bolt
Sprocket
3. Set the clip on the side cover in the housing, put on
the side cover, rotate the tension dial, align the chain's
tension pin with the hole on the guide bar and attach it
to the side cover. (Figs. 5 and 6)
Hook portion
Housing
12
Tighten
Guide bar
Saw chain
Knob
Fig. 3
Guide bar
Saw chain
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Tension dial
CAUTION
If the knob is tightened before the tension dial is
rotated, the tension dial will be locked and it will
not rotate.
4. Gently press the top of the knob to insert it into the
screw hole, tighten it and then follow the instructions
in "Adjusting the chain tension".
CAUTION
● When looping the saw chain over the sprocket,
hold the special nut in place to prevent the
socket from rotating. (Fig. 7)
● If the special nut is accidently loosened or
tightened, cease use immediately and request
repairs.
Using the chain saw as it is may prevent the
chain brake from operating normally and result
in dangerous situations.
Sprocket

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

WARNING
● Make sure switch is turned off and the plug
disconnected from the socket.
● Always wear gloves when handling the saw
chain.
● The tightening tension for the special nut has
been adjusted to the optimal level. Do not loosen
it or tighten it under any circumstances.
Hole
Pin
Fig. 6
Special nut
Fig. 7