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5. Place the slotted end of the Guide Bar over the
two tabs on the Press Block and place the Saw
Chain over the Drive Sprocket. Make sure all
parts are seated properly. The Bar Support Plate
must be on the outside of the Guide Bar. Check
again that the Saw Chain cutters are aligned
properly and the Saw Chain drive links are
seated completely in the slot of the Guide Bar.
Drive
Sprocket
6. Replace the Drive Cover. Using a gloved hand,
pull Guide Bar forward firmly before tightening
Tension Knob just until it is snug.
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Guide Bar
press
Block
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7. Find a solid surface that will not damage the
Saw Chain or Guide Bar. Rotate the Chainsaw
so that the Guide Bar is pressed firmly
against the surface. While under pressure,
tighten the Tension Knob securely.
note: Saw Chain tensioning should always be
done from low tension to proper tension.
8. After final tightening, check Saw Chain tension
as explained in Checking Saw Chain Tension on
page 12 to make sure it is properly adjusted.
9. To re‑tension Saw Chain, turn the Tension
Knob counterclockwise three full turns, then
retighten the Tension Knob by repeating
steps 6 – 8 above to reset the chain tension.
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