PREPARATION FOR USE

WARNING

Unlock chain brake

Brake lever

(Front hand guard)

Spiked bumper

Two nuts Clutch cover

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

GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/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 “Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/ saw chain maintenance procedures.

Clutch

Guide bar studs

Clutch cover

 

Guide bar adjuster hole

Nuts

 

4.Unlock the chain brake, and mount guide bar on studs and slide toward clutch to make saw chain installation easier. Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar facing foward.

5.Install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.

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Echo CS-550P instruction manual Preparation for USE, Guide BAR and SAW Chain INSTALLATION/REMOVAL