Makita DUC353 User Manual

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►1. Sprocket cover 2. Guide bar 3. Hole
6. Turn the lever clockwise fully and a quarter turn
backtokeeploosenessforadjustingthechaintension.
7. Turntheadjustingdialtoadjustthechaintension.
8. Turn the lever clockwise until the sprocket cover is
secured then return it to the original position.
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►1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Adjusting saw chain tension
CAUTION: Carry out the procedure of install-
ing or removing saw chain in a clean place free
from sawdust and the like.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the saw chain too
much.Excessivelyhightensionofsawchainmay
cause breakage of saw chain, wear of the guide bar
andbreakageoftheadjustingdial.
CAUTION: A chain which is too loose can
jump off the bar and it may cause an injury
accident.
The saw chain may become loose after many hours
of use. From time to time check the saw chain tension
before use.
1. Press and fully open the lever until it clicks. Turn it
counterclockwise a little to loosen sprocket cover lightly.
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►1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
2. Liftuptheguidebartipslightlyandadjustthe
chaintension.Turntheadjustingdialtothe"-"direction
to loosen, turn to the "+" direction to tighten. Tighten the
sawchainuntilthelowersideofthesawchaintsinthe
guide bar rail as illustrated.
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►1.Adjustingdial2. Guide bar 3. Saw chain
3. Keep holding the guide bar lightly and tighten the
sprocket cover. Make sure that the saw chain does not
loose at the lower side.
4. Return the lever to the original position.
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►1. Lever 2. Sprocket cover
Makesurethesawchaintssnuglyagainstthelower
side of the bar.

Makita DUC353 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DUC353
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English