Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement - Echo PPT-2100 Operator's Manual

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GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear
heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI Z87.1 specification.
Guide Bar Replacement / Installation
Level 3
• Loosen two (2) 11mm (7/16 in.) guide bar bolts (A) and relieve saw
chain tension turning screw (B) counter clockwise.
• Remove sprocket cover.
• Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar. If guide
bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation.
• Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment. Install
new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as
possible.
Saw Chain Installation
Level 3
• Install new saw chain onto guide bar. Make sure cutting links are
faced towards the nose of the guide bar.
• Engage saw chain with sprocket.
• Replace sprocket cover.
• Follow instruction on adjusting saw chain tension page 16.
WARNING DANGER
B
A