Makita DCS431 Owner's And Safety Manual

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19CAUTION: Before doing any work on the guide bar orchain, always switch off the engine and pullthe plug cap off the spark plug (see "Replacingthe spark plug"). Always wear protective gloves!CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem-bled it completely and inspected!PUTTING INTO OPERATIONA- Always release the chain brake before removing orreplacing the sprocket guard (B/4). To do so, pull the handguard (A/1) towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feelit catch.E F10 811- Lift the chain (E/10) over the clutch drum and onto thesprocket (E/11). Using your right hand, guide the chaininto the top guide groove on the guide bar (E/8).NOTE: The cutting edges along the top of the chain mustpoint in the direction of the arrow!- Lead the chain (F/10) around the sprocket nose (F/12) ofthe guide bar.NOTE: The chain should be easy to pull in the direction ofthe arrow.10 12Mounting the guide bar and saw chainUse the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for thefollowing work.Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out thefollowing steps for mounting the guide bar and chain:21B 3STOPC D- Turn the chain adjusting screw (C/6) to the left (counter-clockwise) until the pin (C/7) is at the left stop.- Position the guide bar (D/8). Make sure that the pin (D/9)of the chain tightener is in the hole (circled) on the guidebar.48967- Unscrew retaining nuts (B/3).- Pull off the sprocket guard (B/4).- Remove the plastic transport cover (B/5) and dispose ofproperly.5