Adjusting Saw Chain Tension - Makita XCU04PT1 Instruction Manual

3. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the sprocket
cover comes off.
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► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
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Remove the sprocket cover then remove the saw
chain and guide bar from the chain saw body.

Adjusting saw chain tension

CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the saw chain too
much. Excessively high tension of saw chain may
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
and breakage of the adjusting dial.
CAUTION:
A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it
counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly.
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► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
2. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjust the
chain tension. Turn the adjusting dial to the "-" direction
to loosen, turn to the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the
saw chain until the lower side of the saw chain fits in the
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guide bar rail as illustrated.
► 1. Adjusting dial 2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain
3. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not
loose at the lower side.
4.
Return the lever to the original position.
► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
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Make sure the saw chain fits snugly against the lower
side of the bar.
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