4. Installing the side cover
(1) Align the bolt with the bolt hole (Fig. 7)
Bolt hole
Bolt
(2) Adjust the tension dial of the side cover so that
the chain tensioner boss is inserted into the
guide bar chain tensioner hole, and attach the
side cover. (Fig. 8)
Tension dial
(3) Rotate the knob once to temporarily fi x it. (Fig. 9)
5. Adjusting the saw chain tension (Fig. 10)
○ While lifting the guide bar tip, turn the tension
dial to adjust the saw chain tension.
○ Turn the tension dial to the right to increase the
saw chain tension, and to the left to decrease it.
Decrease
Tension dial
6. Checking the saw chain tension (Fig. 11)
Adjust the saw chain tension so that the gap
between the saw chain drive link and the guide
bar is 0.02" (0.5 mm) to 0.04" (1 mm) when you
lift the saw chain slightly near the center of the
guide bar.
Fig. 7
Chain tensioner
hole
Chain tensioner
boss
Fig. 8
Knob
Fig. 9
Increase
Guide bar
Fig. 10
0.02"-0.04"
(0.5-1 mm)
Drive link
Saw chain
Guide bar
7. Securing the knob (Fig. 12)
1 When adjustment is complete, lift up the guide
bar, and fully tighten the knob.
2 Make sure the bolt is fi rmly tightened.
WARNING
After adjusting the saw chain tension,
ensure the knob is fully tightened.
If it is loose, injury may occur.
Bolt
Hexagonal
bar wrench
INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
PRIOR TO USE
Prior to use, make the following inspection and
preparation.
WARNING
● To prevent accidents, always perform
steps 1 to 4 ensuring the storage battery is
removed from the body.
● Do not secure the lock-off button while it is
pressed.
If the switch is accidentally engaged, the
unit may unexpectedly start and injury may
occur.
1. Ensuring the switch is off
○ If you insert the storage battery without
knowing whether the switch is engaged, the
unit may unexpectedly start, which may result
in an accident.
○ When the switch is engaged while pressing the
lock-off button, the unit switches on, and when
the switch is released, the unit switches off .
English
Fig. 11
Knob
Fasten
Fig. 12
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