PREPARATION FOR USE

WARNING

Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

 

 

KICK GUARD® TO BAR

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

Tools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.

Bolt (A)

 

 

For saws with Kick Guard® P/N 2893201 and

Dimple (D)

 

 

Symmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard)

 

 

 

 

guide bars.

Kick Guard®

 

1.

Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard®

Rear hole (B)

 

and through front hole (C) in guide bar.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

IMPORTANT: Dimple (D) in Kick Guard® must

Recess (E)

 

 

engage recess (E) in guide bar.

 

Front hole (C)

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.

Nut (F)

Guide bar

4.

Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.

 

5.

Check to make certain Kick Guard® is tight on

 

 

 

 

 

guide bar.

 

 

 

 

Brake lever

(Front hand guard)

A nut Clutch cover

GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

NOTE

Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard) fully rearward to remove or install the clutch cover to chain saw.

1.Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25)

2.Remove the clutch cover nut and remove clutch cover.

3.Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ saw chain maintenance procedures.

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