Makita BUC250 Instruction Manual page 9

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw chain
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
•
battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing the saw chain.
Always wear gloves when installing or removing the
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saw chain.
1. To remove the saw chain, slightly slide the lever in
the direction of arrow so that it can be released
from the locked position and move the lever in the
upright position as shown in the figure.
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2. Press the lever and with the lever pressed in, turn
it counterclockwise to loosen the nut until sprocket
cover comes off. (Pressing in the lever leads to the
fitting of lever into the nut.)
3. Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to release
the saw chain tension.
4. Remove the sprocket cover.
5. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the
chain saw.
6. To install the saw chain, fit in one end of the saw
chain on the top of the guide bar and the other end
of it around the sprocket.
1. Slightly slide
2. Move in the
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upright position
1. Press in
2. Loosen
3. Sprocket cover
4. Adjusting dial
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At this time, fit the saw chain as shown in the figure
because it rotates in the direction of arrow.
7. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw
8. Turn the adjusting dial counterclockwise to slide
the adjusting pin in the direction of arrow.
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9. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that
the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole in the
guide bar.
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10. Press in the lever and with the lever depressed
turn it fully clockwise to tighten the nut. Then make
it about a quarter turn counterclockwise to loosen
the nut lightly.
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1. Sprocket
1. Adjusting pin
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1. Small hole
1. Press in
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2. Tighten
3. Loosen
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