5. Installing guide bar and saw chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.
(1) Power unit (2) Bar protector (3) Guide bar
(4) Saw chain (5) Plug wrench
Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw chain on the power unit as follows:
WARNING
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick protective gloves for safety.
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1.Pull the guard towards the front handle to check that the chain brake is not engaged.
2.Loosen the nut and remove the chain cover.
3.Gear the chain to the sprocket and, while fitting the saw chain around the guide bar, mount the guide bar to the power unit. Adjust the position of the chain tensioner.
(1) Moving direction (2) Tensioner nut
(3) Chain cover
NOTE
Pay attention to the correct direction of the saw chain.
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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.
(1) | Lift UP | (2) | Tensioner screw |
(3) | Loosen | (4) | Tighten |
6.Tighten the nut 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.
