McCulloch CS 380 Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Fitting the bar and chain
WARNING! Switch off the engine before
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carrying out any checks or maintenance.
The stop switch automatically returns to
the start position. In order to prevent
unintentional starting, the spark plug cap
must be removed from the spark plug
when assembling, checking and/or
performing maintenance.
Always wear gloves, when working with
the chain, in order to protect your hands
from injury.
Check that the chain brake is in disengaged position by
moving the front hand guard towards the front handle.
(26)
Release the knob by folding it out until it snaps open. (11)
Turn the knob anti clockwise to loosen the bar cover. (12)
Remove the knob and remove the clutch cover (chain
brake). Take off the transportation ring.(A) (16)
Fit the bar over the bar bolts. Place the bar in its rearmost
position. Place the chain over the drive sprocket locate it
in the groove on the bar. Begin on the top edge of the bar.
(18)
Make sure that the edges of the cutting links are facing
forward on the top edge of the bar.
Fit the clutch cover (chain brake) and locate the chain
adjuster pin in the cut-out in the bar. Check that the drive
links of the chain fit correctly on the drive sprocket and
that the chain is in the groove on the bar. (18)
Tension the chain by turning the wheel down (+). The
chain should be tensioned until it does not sag from the
underside of the bar. (13)
The chain is correctly tensioned when it does not sag from
the underside of the bar, but can still be turned easily by
hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar knob by
turning the knob clockwise. (14)
Fold the knob back in to lock the tensioning. (15)
When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be
checked frequently until the chain is run-in. Check the
chain tension regularly. A correctly tensioned chain
ensures good cutting performance and long life. (10)
1154654-27 Rev.5 2013-12-10
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