Makita UC3551A Instruction Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing sprocket
cover
To remove the sprocket cover, perform the following steps:
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► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Press and fully open the lever until it stops.
Turn the lever counterclockwise.
To install the sprocket cover, perform the above steps
in reverse.
Removing or installing saw chain
CAUTION:
• Always wear gloves when installing or removing
the saw chain.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow
mark on the chain shows the direction of the chain.
► 1. Sprocket
2. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of
the guide bar and the other end of it around the
sprocket.
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3. Place the guide bar on the chain saw.
4. Align the tension slide with the hole of the guide
bar.
► 1. Guide bar 2. Hole
5. Place the sprocket cover so that the hooks fit
alongside the holes and the pin fits its counterpart
on the sprocket cover.
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► 1. Hook 2. Hole 3. Pin
6. Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter
turn back to keep looseness for adjusting chain
tension.
7. Turn the adjusting dial, and adjust the chain
tension.
(See the chapter on "Adjusting saw chain tension"
for procedure.)
8. Turn the lever clockwise to secure the sprocket
cover.
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► 1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
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