Makita EA4300F40B Instruction Manual - Page 14

Only for the QuickSet guide bar 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 assembled it completely and inspected. On QuickSet guide bars the chain is tensioned using a toothed rack in the bar. This simpliÞes retensioning of the chain. These models do not have a conventional chain tensioner. QuickSet guide bars are identiÞed by this symbol: Mounting the guide bar and saw chain Use the universal wrench delivered with the chain saw for the following work. 1 Put the chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the following steps for mounting the guide bar and saw chain: 2 Release the chain brake by pulling the hand guard (1) in direc- tion of arrow. Unscrew retaining nuts (2). 3 Pull off the sprocket guard (3). Put the guide bar (4) on and push it against the sprocket (5). 5 4 6 5 7 14 Lift the chain (6) over the sprocket (5). CAUTION: Do not insert the chain between the chain sprocket and the disc. 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 must point in the direction of the arrow!