Makita DCS 7900 Chainsaw User Manual


 
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
CAUTION:
Before doing any work on the guide bar or chain, always
switch
off
the engine and pull the plug cap
off
the spark
plug (see "Replacing the spark plug"). Always wear protec-
tive gloves1
CAUTION:
Start the chain saw only after having assembled
it
com-
pletely and inspected.
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
following 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
off
the sprocket guard
(3).
Position the guide bar
(4)
and push against the sprocket
(5)
as
shown by the arrow.
i
Lift the chain
(6)
over the sprocket
(5).
Using your right hand,
guide the chain into the top guide groove on the guide bar
(7).
Note that the cutting edges along the
top
of
!he chain must point
in the direction
of
the arrow!
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