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Chainsaws
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Installation and Removal
Note: Align the brake connector (B) of the sprocket guard to the groove on the side of the chain brake lever/front hand guard).
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Remove air cleaner cover and disconnect spark plug lead.
2
Move the chain brake lever (A) (Front hand guard) fully REARWARD (UNLOCK chain brake) to remove or install the sprocket guard (C).
3
Remove sprocket guard nuts (D) and remove sprocket guard (C).
4
Remove guide bar and saw chain if necessary.
Note: See “Maintenance”
section for guide bar and
saw chain maintenance
procedures.
5
Mount guide bar on studs (E) and slide toward clutch drum (F) to make saw chain installation easier. Install saw chain around sprocket and guide bar as shown, with cutters on top of guide bar facing forward.
6
Install sprocket guard over guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin (H) fits into the guide bar adjuster hole (G), brake band (J) is positioned around clutch drum (F). Tighten sprocket guard nuts finger tight.
7
Turn saw over, and check brake band (J) for correct position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in place around drum, remove sprocket guard, and reinstall. Tighten sprocket guard nuts finger tight.
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