Preparation For Use; Guide Bar And Saw Chain Installation/Removal - Echo CS-450 Instruction Manual

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Using improper replacement components or remov-
ing safety devices may result in serious or fatal
injury.
Bolt (A)
Dimple (D)
Kick Guard ®
Recess (E)
Nut (F)
Brake lever
(Front hand guard)
Brake connector
Clutch cover
Two nuts

PREPARATION FOR USE

Rear hole (B)
Front hole (C)
Guide bar
Two bolts 5 × 12 mm
Spiked bumper
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves
when handling assembly, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
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The machine may be delivered with guide bar,
tip guard, and saw chain separated. Install
guide bar, tip guard, and saw chain as follows.
KICK GUARD
TIONS
Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.
For saws with Kick Guard
Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard)
guide bars.
1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard
and through front hole (C) in guide bar.
2. IMPORTANT: Dimple (D) in Kick Guard
engage recess (E) in guide bar.
3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) using 11 mm (7/16
in.) wrenches until snug. Make certain Kick
Guard is flush against guide bar.
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4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.
5. Check to make certain Kick Guard
guide bar.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN IN-
STALLATION/REMOVAL
NOTE
• Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard)
fully rearward to remove or install the clutch
cover to chain saw.
• Align the brake connector of the clutch cover to
the groove on the side of the brake lever (Front
hand guard).
1. Loosen air cleaner cover knob and remove air
cleaner cover.
2. Remove spark plug lead.
3. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove
clutch cover.
4. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See
"Maintenance and Care" section for guide bar/
saw chain maintenance procedures.
5. For initial setup, install the spiked bumper on the
front of machine with two 5 × 12 mm bolts.
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