Makita DUC357 Instruction Manual page 11

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the saw chain with
bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling
the saw chain.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
The saw chain and the guide bar
are still hot just after the operation. Let them cool
down enough before carrying out any work on
the tool.
CAUTION:
Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
Installing the saw chain
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand
guard.
2.
Pull the lever up while pressing its edge.
Fig.7
► 1 . Lever
3. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the sprocket
cover comes off.
Fig.8
► 1 . Lever 2. Sprocket cover
4. Remove the sprocket cover.
5. Check the direction of the saw chain. Match the
direction of the saw chain with that of the mark on the
chain saw body.
Fig.9
► 1 . Mark on chain saw body
6. Fit one end of the saw chain on the top of the
guide bar.
7. Fit the other end of the saw chain around the
sprocket, then attach the guide bar to the chain saw
body.
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Fig.10
► 1 . Sprocket
8.
Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to slide the
adjusting pin in the direction of arrow.
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Fig.11
► 1 . Adjusting dial 2. Adjusting pin
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