Makita UC 4001A, Instruction Manual

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A

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Unscrew retaining nut (A/2).

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Pull off the sprocket guard (A/1).

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Turn the chain adjusting screw (A/3) to the left (counter-
clockwise) until the pin (A/4) is at the left stop.

B

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Lay the chain (B/5) on the guide bar (B/6).

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The cutting edges (B/7) of the chain on the top edge of the
guide bar must face in the direction shown by the arrow.

C

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Pull the chain around the sprocket (C/8) and into the
sprocket teeth (C/9).

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Position the guide bar. Take care that the pivot (A/4) of the
chain tightener is inserted into the bore (see circle) of the
guide bar.

D

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Tightening the saw chain

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Slightly lift the end of the guide bar and turn the chain
tightener screw (A/3) to the right (clockwise) until the saw
chain rests against the bottom side of the guide bar (see
circle).

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Continue to lift the guide bar end and firmly tighten the
fastening nut (E/2) by means of the universal wrench.

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Mounting the guide bar and saw chain

Use the universal wrench delivered with the machine.

Put the electric chain saw on a stable surface and carry out the
following operations for mounting the bar and chain:

CAUTION: When working on the guide bar or saw chain

always wear protective gloves and pull out the
power supply plug.

CAUTION: Switch on the electric chain saw only after

having assembled it completely and inspec-
ted!

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When putting on the sprocket guard (E/1) make sure that
the sprocket guard lug (E/10) fits into the hole (see enlarged
illustration).

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Tighten mounting nut (E/2) lightly by hand.