Makita EA3203S-40 [11/41] Putting into operation

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Put on the guide bar (7). Make sure that the pin (5) of the chain

tensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar.

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 fol‑

lowing steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:

Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in

direction of arrow.

Unscrew retaining nuts (2).

Pull o the sprocket guard (3).

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Only for models with fastening nuts

on the sprocket guard

CAUTION:

Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, al-

ways switch o the engine and pull the plug cap o the

spark plug (see “Replacing the spark plug”). Always wear

protective gloves!

CAUTION:

Start the chain saw only after having assembled it

completely and inspected.

Turn chain tensioning screw (4) to the left (counter‑clockwise)

until the pin (5) of the chain tensioner is underneath the

threaded pin (6).