User manual MAKITA ES2145A

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the chain saw into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations!Com Thank you for your trust in our product We congratulate you on your new DOLMAR electric chain saw. We are convinced that you will be satisÞed with this modern machine. DOLMAR electric chain saws are characterized by their robust, high-efÞciency motors and high chain velocities which allow an excellent cutting efÞciency. [. . . ] Push in the sprocket guard quick tightener Þrmly against spring pressure, and slowly turn it counter-clockwise until you feel it engage. Keep pushing in, and turn it as far as possible counter-clockwise. Release the sprocket guard quick tightener (remove pressure) and now turn it clockwise to its original position. Repeat this procedure until the sprocket guard (3) is unscrewed. Pull the sprocket guard (3) up slightly, pull out of the rear Þttings (4) and remove. 2 3 B Position the guide bar (7) and push it against the sprocket (6). 6 7 C Place the saw chain (9) on the sprocket (6). Using your right hand, guide the saw chain into the upper guide groove (8) of the guide bar. The cutting edges of the saw chain on the top of the guide bar must point in the direction of the arrow!D 10 6 9 8 Using your left hand, lightly press the guide bar against the holder on the housing and guide the saw chain (9) around the nose sprocket (10) on the guide bar. While doing this, pull the saw chain slightly in the direction shown by the arrow. 9 10 E Line up the hole in the sprocket guard with the threaded pin (11). Turn the chain tensioning screw (H/14) to align the chain tensioning pin (12) with the hole in the guide bar. 11 12 3 F First press the sprocket guard (3) into the mounting (13) and then push it onto the threaded pin (11). 13 3 G Tightening the saw chain Firmly push in and simultaneously turn the sprocket guard quick tightener (2, clockwise) in order to screw on the sprocket guard (3), but do not tighten it yet. Push in the sprocket guard quick tightener (2) again and tighten by turning clockwise. 2 14 2 Release the sprocket guard quick tightener (2) (remove pressure) until it turns freely, then fold it in as shown in the illustration. H 11 Checking the chain tension The chain has the proper tension when it lies against the bottom edge of the guide bar and can be easily pulled by hand about 2-4 mm (about 1/8") up from the guide bar. Check the chain tension frequently - new chains tend to get longer during use!When checking the chain tension the motor must be switched off and the power supply plug pulled out. If the chain is too loose: Loosen the sprocket guard quick tightener by about a quarter turn. Tighten the chain as described under “Tighteneing the saw chain. [. . . ] Original spare parts and accessories can be obtained from your local dealer. He will also have the relative spare part lists to determine the required spare part numbers, and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and also about spare part innovations. To Þnd your local distributor, please visit www. Com Please, take in mind that in the case that foreign spare parts are used instead of the original DOLMAR spare parts this will automatically invalidate the DOLMAR product guarantee. [. . . ]