Makita DCS500 Instruction Manual

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105 76 5 4123CDBAPut on the guide bar (7). Make sure that the pin (5) of the chaintensioner engages in the hole in the guide bar.Remove the plastic transport cover (*) and dispose of prop-erly.Turn chain tensioning screw (4) to the left (counter-clockwise)until the pin (5) of the chain tensioner is underneath the threadedpin (6).Mounting 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 the followingsteps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain:Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in direc-tion of arrow.Unscrew retaining nuts (2).Pull off the sprocket guard (3).PUTTING INTO OPERATIONCAUTION:Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, alwaysswitch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the sparkplug (see ÑReplacing the spark plugì). Always wear protec-tive gloves!CAUTION:Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com-pletely and inspected.