Makita ea3202s40b [14/40] Caution

Lift the chain (6) over the sprocket (5).

CAUTION:

Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and

the disc.

Guide the chain from above about halfway into the groove

(7) on the guide bar.

CAUTION:

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

point in the direction of the arrow!

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).

Only for the QuickSet guide bar

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 com-

pletely and inspected.

Put the guide bar (4) on and push it against the sprocket

(5).

On QuickSet guide bars the chain is tensioned using a toothed rack in the bar. This simplies retensioning of

the chain. These models do not have a conventional chain tensioner. QuickSet guide bars are identied by this

symbol: