Makita DCS 6800I - Manual (Page 18)

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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 protective gloves!
CAUTION: Start the chain saw only after having assem-
bled it completely and inspected!
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
A
2
1
B
4
3
C
6
7
D
8
E 10
9
F
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- Always release the chain brake before removing or replac-
ing the sprocket guard (B/4). To do so, pull the hand guard
(A/1) towards the tubular handle (A/2) until you feel it
catch. - Unscrew retaining nuts (B/3).
- Pull off the sprocket guard (B/4).
- 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 (C/7)
of the chain tightener is in the hole (circled) on the guide
bar.
- Lift the chain (E/9) over the clutch drum and onto the
sprocket (E/10). Using your right hand, guide the chain into
the top guide groove on the guide bar (D/8). Note that the
cutting edges along the top of the chain must point in the
direction of the arrow! - Lead the chain (F/9) around the sprocket nose (F/11) of
the guide bar.
NOTE: The chain should be easy to pull in the direction of the
arrow. The clutch drum (E/10) should turn with the chain (the
sprocket engages the chain).
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 chain:
STOP