Makita DUC304 Instruction Manual

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14 ENGLISH5. Tighten the retaining nut to secure thesprocket cover, then loosen it a bit for tensionadjustment.(See the chapter on "Adjusting saw chain ten-sion" for procedure.)1Fig.11► 1. Retaining nutTo remove the saw chain, perform the followingsteps:1. Release the chain brake by pulling the fronthand guard.2. Loosen the chain adjusting screw, then theretaining nut.1 2Fig.12► 1. Chain adjusting screw 2. Retaining nut3. Remove the sprocket cover then removethe saw chain and guide bar from the chain sawbody.Adjusting saw chain tensionCAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chaintoo much. Excessively high tension of sawchain may cause breakage of saw chain andwear of the guide bar.CAUTION: A chain which is too loosecan jump off the bar and it may cause aninjury accident.The saw chain may become loose after manyhours of use. From time to time check the sawchain tension before use.1. Release the chain brake by pulling the fronthand guard.2. Loosen the retaining nut a bit to loosen thesprocket cover lightly.1Fig.13► 1. Retaining nut3. Lift up the guide bar tip slightly and adjustthe chain tension. Turn the chain adjusting screwclockwise to tighten, turn it counterclockwiseto loosen. Tighten the saw chain until the lowerside of the saw chain fits in the guide bar rail asillustrated.123Fig.14► 1. Guide bar 2. Saw chain 3. Chain adjustingscrew