Makita EA3203S-40 [15/41] Checking the chain tension

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Pull the chain (6) around the sprocket nose (8) of the guide

bar in the direction of the arrow.

Replace the sprocket guard (3).

IMPORTANT:

Lift the saw chain over the chain catcher

(9).

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

Tensioning the saw chain

Turn the QuickSet chain tensioner (10) to the right (clockwise)

using the combination tool, until the saw chain guide elements

engage in the guide groove on the bottom of the guide bar (if

necessary, pull the chain into position slightly).

Raise the tip of the guide bar slightly and turn the chain

tensioner (10) further until the saw chain is ush against the

bottom of the guide bar (see circle).

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

retaining nuts (2) with the universal wrench.

NOTE: If the guide bar has been turned over, turn the chain ten‑

sioner to left (i.e. counter‑clockwise) to tighten the chain.

Checking the chain tension

The tension of the chain is correct if the chain rests against

the bottom side of the guide bar and can still be easily turned

by hand.

While doing so the chain brake must be released.

Check the chain tension frequently ‑ new chains tend to get

longer during use!

When checking the chain tension the engine must be

switched o.

NOTE: It is recommended to use 2‑3 chains alternatively.

In order to guarantee uniform wear of the guide bar the bar

should be turned over whenever replacing the chain.

Retensioning the saw chain

Use the combination tool to loosen the fastening nuts

(2) about one turn. Raise the tip of the guide bar slightly and

turn the QuickSet chain tensioner (10) to the right (clockwise)

until the saw chain is again ush against the bottom of the

guide bar (see circle).

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

retaining nuts (2) with the universal wrench.