Makita XAG06 Manuel D'instruction page 53

2. Turn the adjusting dial to "-" direction to release
the saw chain tension.
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3. Turn the lever counterclockwise to loosen the
sprocket cover until it comes off.
4. Remove the sprocket cover.
5. Remove the saw chain and guide bar from the
chain saw.
To install the saw chain, perform the following steps:
6. Make sure the direction of the chain. The arrow
mark on the chain shows the direction of the
chain.
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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.
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10. Place the sprocket cover on the chain saw so that
the adjusting pin is positioned in a small hole in
the guide bar.
1. Adjusting dial
1. Sprocket
1. Adjusting pin
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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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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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2. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly.
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1. Hole
2. Guide bar
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1. Sprocket cover
2. Lever
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1. Sprocket cover
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2. Lever
1. Loosen
2. Tighten
3. Adjusting dial
4. Guide bar
5. Saw chain