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Chainsaws
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation and Removal
1
Release the cylinder cover latches, and remove the cylinder cover
2
Remove spark plug lead.
3
Remove sprocket guard nuts (A) and remove sprocket guard (B).
4
Remove guide bar and saw chain if necessary.
Note: See “Maintenance and
Care” section for guide bar/
saw chain maintenance
procedures.
5
Unlock the chain brake, and mount guide bar on studs (C) and slide toward sprocket (E) to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward.
6
Install the sprocket guard over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin (F) fits into the guide bar adjuster hole (D). Tighten sprocket guard nuts finger tight
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