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Chainsaws
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation and Removal
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Release cylinder cover latches (A) by inserting a screw driver (B) and lifting latch tip as shown. Remove cylinder cover (C).
2
Remove spark plug lead.
3
Remove sprocket guard nuts (D) and remove sprocket guard (E)
4
Remove guide bar (F) and saw chain if necessary.
Note: See “Maintenance and
Care” section for guide bar/
saw chain maintenance
procedures.
5
Unlock the chain brake
6
Mount guide bar (F) and saw chain on guide bar studs (G) and slide toward sprocket (H) to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward.
7
Install the sprocket guard (E) over guide bar studs (G). Make sure chain tension adjuster pin (I) fits into guide bar adjuster hole (J). Tighten sprocket guard nuts (D) finger tight.
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