PREPARATION FOR USE
KICK GUARD® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS
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K J H
M
L
N
For saws with Kick Guard® P/N 2894901 and symmetrical or asymmetrical
1.Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard® and through front hole (C) in guide bar.
2.IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard® (D) must engage recess in guide bar (E).
3.Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick Guard® is flush against guide bar.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN-INSTALL/ REMOVE
WARNING 
DANGER
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.
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