Makita EA3203S-40 [12/41] Tightening the saw chain

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Replace the sprocket guard (3).

IMPORTANT:

Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher

(12).

Tighten the nuts (2) only hand‑tight to begin with.

Lift the chain (9) over the sprocket (8).

CAUTION:

Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and

the disc.

Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove

(10) on the guide bar.

CAUTION:

Note that the cutting edges along the top of the chain must

point in the direction of the arrow!

Tightening the saw chain

Turn the chain tensioning screw (4) to the right (clockwise)

until the saw chain catches in the groove on the lower side

of the guide bar (see circle).

Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain adjusting

screw (4) to the right (clockwise) until the chain rests against

the bottom side of the guide bar.

While still holding up the tip of the guide bar, tighten the

retaining nuts (2) with the universal wrench.

Pull the chain (9) around the sprocket nose (11) of the guide

bar in the direction of the arrow.