Tensioning The Saw Chain - Pattfield Ergo Tools PE-EKS 1835 Notice Originale

Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the
equipment.
Caution: Do not connect the chainsaw to the power supply until it
has been fully assembled and the chain tension has been adjusted.
Always wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to pro-
tect yourself against injury.
5.1 Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain
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Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are complete (Fig.
2-3).
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Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover (Fig. 4).
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Take off the chain wheel (Fig. 5).
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Lay the chain as shown in the groove which runs around the cutter
rail (Fig. 6/Item A).
•
Insert the cutter rail and chain as shown in the mounting in the
chainsaw (Fig. 6). At the same time guide the chain around the
chain wheel (Fig. 6/ Item B).
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Attach the chain wheel cover and secure it with the fixing screw
GB
(Fig. 7). Caution: Do not fully tighten the fixing screw until after ad-
justing the chain tension (refer to point 5.2).

5.2 Tensioning the saw chain

Warning! Always disconnect the mains plug before performing any
checks or adjustments. Always wear protective gloves when working
on the chainsaw to protect yourself against injury.
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Undo the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover a few turns (Fig. 4).
•
Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensioning screw (Fig.
8). Turning the screw clockwise increases the tension, turning it
counter-clockwise decreases the chain tension. The saw chain is
correctly tensioned if it can be lifted around 3-4 mm in the middle
of the cutter rail (Fig. 9).
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Tighten the fixing screw of the chain wheel cover.
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