MAINTENANCE
ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN
DANGER:
Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode exposing the user to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, read and under- stand all the safety instructions in this section.
1.Always place the switch in the stop “ O ” position before you work on the saw.
2.Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the RUN position.
3.Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These components are sharp and may contain burrs.
4.Remove the bar mounting nuts using a combination wrench or 5/8 in. wrench.
5.Remove the clutch cover, and the outer guide bar plate.
RUN POSITION
Fig. 41
COMBINATION
WRENCH
BAR MOUNTING NUTS
Fig. 42
CLUTCH
COVER
GUIDE BAR
PLATE
BAR MOUNTING NUTS
Fig. 43
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