RedMax GZ500 Manual Del Usuario página 9

setting. Too large depth gauge setting increases the
risk of kickback.
• Make sure that the saw chain has the correct
tension. If the saw chain is not tight against the guide
bar, the saw chain can derail. An incorrect saw chain
tension increases wear on the guide bar, saw chain
and chain drive sprocket. Refer to
tension of the saw chain on page 28 .
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you assemble the product.
To assemble the guide bar and saw
chain
1. Move the front hand guard rearward to disengage
the chain brake.
2. Remove the bar nut and the clutch cover.
Note: If the clutch cover is not easy to remove,
tighten the bar nut, engage the chain brake and
release. A click is heard if it is released correctly.
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To adjust the
Assembly
3. Assemble the guide bar onto the bar bolts. Move the
4. Install the saw chain correctly around the drive
5. Make sure that the edges of the cutters point forward
6. Align the hole in the guide bar with the chain adjuster
7. Tighten the bar nut finger tight.
8. Tighten the saw chain. Refer to
9. Tighten the bar nut.
Do maintenance on the cutting equipment regularly
and keep it correctly lubricated. If the saw chain is
not correctly lubricated, the risk of wear on the guide
bar, saw chain and chain drive sprocket increases.
guide bar to its most rear position.
sprocket and put it in the groove on the guide bar.
WARNING: Always use protective
gloves when you assemble the saw
chain.
on the top edge of the guide bar.
pin and install the clutch cover.
of the saw chain on page 28 for instructions.
To adjust the tension
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