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MAINTENANCE
CHAIN & BAR ASSEMBLY
1. To remove the side cover
, loosen
the locking knob one full turn
counterclockwise.
2. Then loosen the chain tension knob 2
or 3 turns.
3. Now totally rem
ove the locking knob
and rem
ove the side cove
r.
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
4. The bar and chain can now be rem
oved
by lifting it away from
the main body of
the saw and releasing the chain from
the drive pulley.
5. The chainsaw can now be cleaned with
a brush and or rag to rem
ove sawdust
and oil.
6. To replace the bar and chain, loop the
chain over the drive pulley and place
the bar against the centre alignm
ent
groove.
Fig.4 Fig.5
Fig.6
7. Ensure that the adjusting block is
located in the tensioning hole on
the chain bar.
8. And that the rubber block and chai
n
bar are free from
oil, as this helps to
keep tension on the chain.
9. Replace the side cover and locking
knob, but do not tighten.
Fig.8 Fig.9
10. Turn the tension knob Clockwise
to tighten the chain.
NOTE:
- Chains stretch with use, check and tension often.
- Never tension a warm chain before storing, as chains shrink when cool,
this can damage chain, bar and saw.
11. Until there is enough play that the
chain can be pulled away from
the ba
r,
but not so m
uch that the runners can
be pulled out of the bar.
12. Once you have the correct tension,
fully tighten the locking knob.
Fig.10 Fig.11 Fig.12
ASTIN
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