PREPARATION FOR USE
Chain brake lever 
(Front hand guard) 
Clutch cover 
Two nuts 
Two bolts 6 ⋅ 14 mm
| Spiked bumper |
| Nuts |
| Spiked bumper |
Two bolts 6 ⋅ 20 mm and washers | |
Clutch | Guide bar studs |
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| Guide bar |
Pin
Nuts
Adjustment hole
Chain
Hole
Brake band Clutch cover
Unlock chain brake 
WARNING
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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 24)
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.
4.For initial setup, install spiked bumpers - one on front of machine with two 6 ⋅ 14 mm bolts and one on clutch cover with two 6 ⋅ 20 mm bolts, washers and nuts each.
5.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 forward.
6.Slide bar forward and ensure tensioner pin fits into lower adjustment hole.
7.Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure brake band is positioned around clutch drum and hole at rear of clutch cover fits pin on engine cover. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
8.Turn saw over and check brake band for correct position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in place around drum, remove cover, make sure brake is unlocked, and reinstall. Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
WARNING
Improper clutch cover assembly can result in serious injury, and will cause severe saw damage if unit is started. Never start or operate saw if brake band is not in place on clutch drum. Always check chain brake operation after replacing cover. Do not use saw if chain brake does not function properly.
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