ASSEMBLY Assembling the Bar and Chain 1. Ensure that the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever / hand guard towards the front handle as shown in Illustration ( A ). Refer to Safety-Chain Brake and Opera- tion-Chain Brake Sections for additional information. 2. Remove the two (2) bar nuts ( B ) and the clutch cover ( C ). 3. Remove and discard the plastic shipping spacer (D) that has been installed on the bar studs in place of the bar for shipping purposes. 4. Adjust the chain tensioning pin ( E ) fully towards the rim sprocket ( F ) using the chain tensioning screw ( G ). 5. The guide bar contains a bar stud slot ( H ) that fits over the bar studs.
The guide bar also contains two chain tensioning pin holes ( J ) which fit over the chain tensioning pin and two lubrication holes ( K ). The bar is reversible and either tensioning pin hole may be utilized with the chain tensioning pin. 6. Place the guide bar ( L ) onto the bar studs ( M ) so that the chain tensioning pin ( E ) fits into the chain tensioning pin hole. CAUTION Failure to assure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain tensioning pin hole will result in severe damage to the chain saw during reassembly of the clutch cover. WARNING Check the chain tension frequently when operating the chain saw. Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running.
The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain. 7. Position the bar tip through the chain loop as shown in Illustration ( N ). 8. Fit the chain ( P ) over the rim sprocket ( F ) and into bar groove. The cutters on the top of the guide bar should face toward the bar tip, in the direction of the chain rotation. See insert ( Q ) in Illustration below. CAUTION Severe damage can occur to the rim sprocket, clutch drum, guide bar and chain, if the chain is not correctly seated into the rim sprocket. A J H K M L E C B N D Q F P G F E 9 English