Before You Start; Assembly - Echo DCS-2500 Operator's Manual

Before you start

Assembly

Mounting guide bar and chain
 For your own safety, always remove the battery before performing any of the following operations.
 All adjustments should be made cold.
 Always wear gloves when working on saw chain.
 Do not operate with a loose chain.
NOTE
 Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard) fully rearward to remove or install the guide bar cover to the chain saw.
1. Release chain brake
2. A nut
1. Spiked bumper
1. Guide bar
1. Chain tension adjuster
pin
WARNING
CAUTION
3. Sprocket cover
2. Bolt
2. Sprocket
2. Guide bar hole
1. Release chain brake
2. Loosen a nut and remove sprocket cover.
* Option: Install the spiked bumper on the front of machine.
(Use two bolts.)
 Spiked bumper; option (Part number C304-000000)
 Bolt; option (Part number V805-000240)
3. Mount the guide bar and slide toward sprocket to make saw
chain installation easier.
4. Install saw chain as shown. (Ensure cutters are pointing in
the right direction).
5. Install the sprocket cover over the guide bar stud.
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