PREPARATION FOR USE
WARNING
Using improper replacement components or remov- ing safety devices may result in serious or fatal injury.
Bolt (A)
Dimple (D)
Kick Guard®
Rear hole (B)
Recess (E)
Front hole (C)
Nut (F)
Guide bar
WARNING
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
KICK GUARD® TO BAR INSTRUC- TIONS
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® must en- gage 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.
4.Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.
5.Check to make certain Kick Guard® is tight on guide bar.
Unlock chain brake
Brake lever
(Front hand guard)
Two nuts
Clutch cover
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN IN- STALLATION/REMOVAL
1.Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25)
2.Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover.
3.Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See “Main- tenance and Care” section for guide bar/saw chain maintenance procedures.
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