Makita DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS520i, DCS540, DCS5200, DCS5200i manual

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:

STOP

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!

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- Always release the chain brake before removing or replac- ing the sprocket guard (B/4). To do so, pull the hand guard (A/1) towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feel it catch.

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-Unscrew retaining nuts (B/3).

-Pull off the sprocket guard (B/4).

-Remove the plastic transport cover (B/5) and dispose of properly.

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- Turn the chain adjusting screw (C/6) to the left (counter- clockwise) until the pin (C/7) is at the left stop.

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-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.

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-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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-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.

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