Putting Into Operation; Mounting The Guide Bar And Saw Chain - Makita DCS34 Instruction Manual

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PUTTING INTO OPERATION

CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always
switch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark
plug (see „Replacing the spark plug"). Always wear pro-
tective gloves!
CAUTION:
Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com-
pletely and inspected!

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the
following work.
Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following
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steps for mounting the guide bar and chain:
Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in direc-
2 tion of arrow.
Unscrew retaining nuts (2).
Pull off the sprocket guard (3).
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Turn the chain adjusting screw (4) to the left (counterclockwise)
until the pin (5) is at the left stop.
Position the guide bar (6). Make sure that the pin (7) of the chain
tightener is in the hole on the guide bar.