Adjusting Saw Chain Tension - Makita DUC302Z Manuel D'instruction

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► 1. Sprocket
7. Fit in one end of the saw chain on the top of
the guide bar and the other end of it around the
sprocket.
8. Rest the guide bar in place on the chain saw.
9. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to slide the
adjusting pin in the direction of arrow.
► 1. Adjusting pin
10. 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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► 1. Hole 2. Guide bar
11. Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter
turn back to keep looseness for adjusting chain
tension.
12. Turn the adjusting dial, and adjust the chain
tension.
13. Turn the lever clockwise to secure the sprocket
cover.
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► 1. Sprocket cover 2. Lever
14. Press and return the lever to its original position.

Adjusting saw chain tension

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. Sprocket cover 2. Lever
2. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly.
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► 1. Loosen 2. Tighten 3. Adjusting dial 4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain
3. Turn the adjusting dial to adjust the saw chain
tension. Tighten the saw chain until the lower side
of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail (see circle
in the figure).
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