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5.2 Fitting the chain saw mounting kit (for use as a pole-opera-
ted pruner)
5.2.a Assembly of the cutter rail and the saw chain
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Undo the fixing screw (C) of the chain wheel cover (Fig. 5).
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Take off the chain wheel cover.
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Lay the chain as shown in the groove which runs around the cutter
rail (Fig. 6/Item E).
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Insert the cutter rail and chain as shown in the mounting in the
chainsaw (Fig. 7). At the same time guide the chain around the
chain wheel (Fig. 7/Item K).
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Attach the chain wheel cover (Fig. 8/Item C) and fasten it hand-
tight with the fastening screw.
Important! Do not fully tighten the fastening screw until after you have
adjusted the chain tension (see section 5.2.b).
5.2.b Tensioning the saw chain
Caution! Always remove the battery from the device before inspec-
tion and adjustment. Always wear protective gloves when working on
the chainsaw to protect yourself against injury.
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Undo the fixing screw (C) of the chain wheel cover a few turns
(Fig. 5).
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Adjust the chain tension with the chain tensioning screw (Fig. 9/
Item D). Turning the screw clockwise increases the chain tension,
turning it counter-clockwise decreases the chain tension. The saw
chain is correctly tensioned if it can be lifted approx. 2 mm in the
middle of the cutter rail (Fig. 10).
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Secure the fixing screw (C) of the chain wheel cover (Fig. 8).
Notice! All the chain links must lie properly in the guide groove of the
cutter bar.
Notes on tensioning the chain:
The saw chain must be properly tensioned to ensure safe operation.
You can tell that the chain tension is perfect if the saw chain can be
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