Makita EA3500F Operator's And Safety Manual

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235761235 4STOPLift the chain (6) over the sprocket (5).CAUTION:Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and thedisc.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 mustpoint in the direction of the arrow!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).Only for the QuickSet guide barCAUTION:Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, alwaysswitch off the engine and pull the plug cap off the sparkplug (see „Replacing the spark plug“). Always wear protec-tive 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 simplifies retensioning of the chain.These models do not have a conventional chain tensioner. QuickSet guide bars are identified by this symbol: