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J
K
H
L
M
N
P
O
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN-INSTALL/
REMOVE
G
WARNING
Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling
assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1. Move chain brake lever (G) fully rearward to unlock chain
brake.
IMPORTANT
Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain
tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner will
be damaged.
2. Remove two guide bar nuts (H). Turn tension adjustment
screw (J) counterclockwise 2 to 3 turns if bar and chain
are installed.
3. Push clutch cover (K) forward, pull rear of cover out
slightly, then remove.
4. Remove guide bar and saw chain if necessary.
NOTE: See "MAINTENANCE AND CARE" instructions
for guide bar, sprocket, and saw chain maintenance.
5. Mount guide bar (L) on studs, and slide toward sprocket
to make saw chain installation easier. Install saw chain
(M) over clutch and place around sprocket and guide
bar as shown, with cutters on top of guide bar facing
forward.
6. Align holes of clutch cover (K) with guide bar studs, and
tensioner pin (N) with lower guide bar adjuster hole.
Install cover, then press and hold rear of cover to fully
seat. Tighten guide bar nuts finger tight.
7. Turn saw over and check brake band (O) for correct
position around clutch drum (P). If brake band is not in
place around drum, remove clutch cover, make sure
brake is released, and reinstall.
DANGER
Never operate saw if chain brake does not function
properly, otherwise saw damage and serious
personal injury could result. See "Testing the
Brake" instructions.
8. Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in "Adjustment,
Chain Tension"
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