Putting Into Operation; Mounting The Guide Bar, Saw Chain - Makita DCS 340 Manuel D'emploi Et De Sécurité

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: 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 assem-
bled 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).
STOP
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