
These symbols are use throughout the instruction manual to alert the user to potential
safety hazar s as follows :
Warning … Notice when incorrect han ling coul cause the user's eath or
serious injury.
Caution … Notice when incorrect han ling coul cause injury to the user or
material amage.
Even if the instructions do not have Caution mark, there are some possibilities for
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Warning and caution symbols
Precautions
Operation
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●Cutting the chain
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1 Put this tool un er the point of the chain to be
cut. Orient the gui e of this tool between the
inner link plates of chain. (Fig.1)
*Do not use the stiffness release gui e. This
coul amage it.
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2 Turn the han le clockwise paying attention
that the chain oes not rop out from the
gui e while pressing with your thumb. (Fig.2)
1. Wear protective gloves when using this tool. Otherwise this coul cause an injury.
2. Always lubricate the screw portions with grease.
3. Do not use for purposes other than with bicycle chains.
4. Do not use when fin ing cracks, breaks, wear or other eformations on this tool.
Caution
There are two ways of cutting the chain.
Type A: Completely removing the connecting pin.
NOTE: Almost narrow chains are this type.
Type B: Leaving the chain pin in the outer link plate.
Please follow the chain manufacturer’s gui eline.
Stiffness release guide Guide
Fig.1
Fig.2 Press with thumb
Always operate checking that the nee le contacts the center of the connecting pin.
Otherwise, this tool or the chain may be broken or the operator may be hurt.
Caution