5. Installing guide bar and saw chain
F1
F2
F3
WARNING
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick protective gloves for safety.
1.Loosen the nuts and remove the chain cover. (F1)
2.Install the attached spike to the power unit.
3.Fit the saw chain around the guide bar and, while gearing the chain to the sprocket, mount the guide bar to the power unit. Then fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the guide bar. (F1)
(1)Chain cover
(2)Chain tensioner nut
NOTE
Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain. (F2)
(1) Moving Direction
4.Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the nuts to finger tightness.
5.While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.
6.Tighten the nuts securely with the bar tip held up (12~15 N·m). Then check the chain for smooth rotation and proper tension while moving it by hand. If necessary, readjust with the chain cover loose.
7.Tighten the tensioner screw. (F3)
(1)Loosen
(2)Tighten
NOTE
A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of itseif and the guide bar.
